Resources
Welcome to our resources page, a dedicated space for teachers and parents in Ontario, Canada, and beyond. Here, you will find a wealth of information and practical tools designed to support and enhance children's literacy development.
Video Resources
Anna DiGilio
Anna DiGilio is the CEO and founder of Laprea Education. Anna has over 23 years of experience in the education system and is a dedicated professional who supports and empowers educators through research-based insights and practical tools aligned with the Science of Reading and the structured literacy approach.
Anna DiGilio's YouTube page provides a wealth of insights on implementing effective, engaging reading instruction, learning about the role of decodable books, and discovering strategies to build a strong literacy foundation for students at all reading levels.
Anna DiGilio Video Links
Susan Jones
Susan Jones is a blogger and has been creating educational resources for teachers for over 10 years. Susan is also a grade 1 teacher and a former literacy teacher. She has a passion for sharing engaging and effective ideas to help other primary teachers and for providing resources for in-class use.
Susan Jones Teaching Video Links
Computer Programs & Games to Support Literacy Development
Technology is continually evolving, providing support and engaging ways to reinforce foundational literacy skills. Technology has enabled the gamification of literacy skills and helped bridge gaps for students who are below grade level.
Below are just a few computer-based programs that help students develop foundational literacy skills through various learning approaches.
Click the icons to access each site.
Material Supports & Manipulatives for Supporting Literacy
Supporting children in their literacy development journey is not just done within the classroom but at home as well. Below are a few tools that help children continue developing and reinforcing structured literacy practices.
Video's for Kids with Mrs. Peters
Facebook Groups for Educators
Professional Learning for Parents & Preservice Teachers
For parents or individuals looking to complete their Bachelor of Education, the Reading Rockets program may be a great introduction to Literacy.
The Reading Rockets offers a free Reading 101: Self-Paced Learning Modules.
"These nine course modules include in-depth information, classroom strategies, assignments, and additional resources on the building blocks of teaching reading and writing — including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension. In the accompanying video clips, you’ll hear from literacy experts and see teachers using effective strategies and techniques in the classroom."
(WETA, 2026)
Page References
WETA. (2026). Reading 101: Self-Paced Learning Modules. Reading Rockets. https://www.readingrockets.org/reading-101-self-paced-learning-modules