OCSB Literacy at Home
OCSB Literacy at Home
Resources for Grades K-6
Resources for Grades K-6
Embedded Files
Literacy Resources in the OCSB Student Portal
Literacy Resources in the OCSB Student Portal
All of the following digital resources can be accessed at the links below and are also available in the OCSB Student Portal. Students can access these at home by logging into the student portal with their OCSB student email account. To learn how to log into the OCSB Student Portal, watch this video.
Gale Elementary is a valuable online library and research tool that schools purchase to give elementary students a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate way to find credible information for their assignments and general curiosity.
Newsela is an online, literacy-focused instructional platform that takes real-world content (like news articles, historical documents, and science texts) and makes it accessible for every student, regardless of their reading level.
Starfall provides an online, interactive learning environment primarily focused on building foundational reading and math skills for children from Pre-K through 5th Grade.
Sora simplifies the process of getting books into the hands of students by providing instant, 24/7 access to their school library's digital collection, along with tools that make reading customizable and engaging.
Raz-Kids is an online reading program that provides a large, digital library of leveled books.
Typesy is a comprehensive online typing and keyboarding curriculum designed to teach students how to type quickly, accurately, and efficiently without looking at the keys.
Supporting Foundational Reading Skills at Home
Supporting Foundational Reading Skills at Home
Reading Screening
Reading Screening
Reading screening is one of the most proactive steps you can take to support your child’s academic journey. Think of it as a "wellness check" for literacy; it quickly identifies whether a child is hitting key milestones or if they are struggling with the foundational building blocks of language. Catching potential hurdles early—before they lead to frustration or a loss of confidence—allows for simple, targeted support that can get a student back on track. By identifying needs early, we ensure that reading remains a source of discovery rather than a source of stress. If you have questions about reading screening, reach out to your child's language teacher.
For additional information, please refer to the following parent letters:
Ontario Language Curriculum
Ontario Language Curriculum
Resources for Multilingual Learners
Resources for Multilingual Learners
EQAO Assessments
EQAO Assessments
EQAO’s provincial tests assess students’ reading, writing, and math skills at key points in their education. Visit the EQAO Assessments page to learn more about the assessments done at the various grade levels.
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