Homeschool Services
SGPL strives to support home educators and offers the specialized library services outlined below:
Library Resources |
SGPL has a vast collection of multi-format materials (here and throughout the TRAC library system) as well as reliable academic eResources such as TumbleBooks, TumbleMath, World Book Online, Novelist Plus K-8, Solaro homework help, and Lynda learning courses. -Learn how easy it is to use Solaro in this how-to video. -Get to know all 9 of the WorldBook eResources that you can access for free with your library card. -Ancestry Library Edition is available in-person at the library with your library card. Now would be a great time to do a family history project. -Don't forget that you have access to TONS of eBooks, eAudiobooks, movies and tv shows with your FREE library card. Try Overdrive, Cloud Library and Hoopla. -Get to grips with TumbleBooks here. -Have you checked out our special collections yet? We have a wide variety of kits, backpacks and tabletop games that you can borrow and take home to try. -Can't find what you are looking for within TRAC? You can borrow items from across Alberta libraries too: Alberta Relais |
Library Programs |
SGPL has many kids and teen programs, and Indigenous programs currently available this season. |
Room Rental |
SGPL offers room rentals to home educators at the same rates we charge non-profit groups ($25/hour). Booking well in advance is recommended, and a room rental contract must be completed. Please see the Room Rental page for complete details. |
Here are some external resources to support learning and fun:
Literacy/Education
- Explore the Alberta Curriculum and find resources for K-12 at Learn Alberta. Refine your search by grade, subjects and languages. This is a great resource for Teachers, Parents and Learners.
French Resources
- Canadian Parents for French have great resources to support parents of kids in French Immersion.
- The FouFou Channel on YouTube have some great videos to assist with simple French language learning.
Coding Games
- Hour of Code- This website is free, has easy coding language with themed games and is aimed at all ages. Play coding games such as Minecraft, Star Wars and Frozen.
- CS Unplugged- Play and learn computer science with out the computer.
- Code Combat- Free website with more advanced coding that teaches real coding languages.
- Kodable- Great for really young kids, even those that can't read yet.
Simple STEAM activities that can be done at home
STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math. So a good STEAM project will intertwine two or more of these learning areas to complete the project. STEAM projects often focus on solving a problem and can be based on real-world applications.
- Yeast Experiment-Blowing Up Balloons
- Why do leaves change color?
- Corncob Popcorn Experiment
- Paper Plate Magnet Activity
- Egg Drop Challenge
- Build a Boat!