StrongStart Early Learning Centres - are free early learning programs for preschool children and their parents or caregivers. Qualified early childhood educators lead learning activities, including stories, music and art to help children get ready for success in kindergarten. These drop-in programs are open throughout the school year.

Parents and caregivers attending the Early Learning Centres can expect to participate in organized play activities with their children. Parents will also discover new ways to support their children’s learning at home and make valuable connections in the community.

StrongStart ELC at Amy Woodland Elementary School - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 – 12:00 and Tuesday 12 – 3

StrongStart ELC at Steeples Elementary School - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 – 12:00 and Wednesday 12:00 – 3:00 The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy manages the StrongStart Early Learning Centres under contract with School District #5.
For further information call Paddy at 427-5565 or email pweston@thehub.literacy.bc.ca.

Books for Babies - CBAL, Cranbrook partners with the Public Library and the Public Health Unit to distribute a free canvas book bag of books and other learning materials for parents to share with their babies.

Homework Help - Teachers, Parents, Counsellors: Do you know a students who is struggling? You can refer them to Homework Help at the Cranbrook Public Library. The tutors are fully-qualified teachers able to provide individualized, informal and friendly support. The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and the Cranbrook Public Library partner to offer this free program.
Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. and Thursdays 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Deanne Perreault at the Cranbrook Public Library at 426-4063, ext. 107.

‘Settling In’ – English as a Second Language program - Need help learning English? Or know someone who does? This program matches immigrants with volunteer tutors to give one-to-one ESL help. Group classes are also provided. The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and the College of the Rockies partner to offer this free program.
For more information, contact Deanne Perreault at the Cranbrook Public Library at 426-4063, ext. 107.

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