About
If you can read this, you can help a child who wants to learn how.
Welcome to wee read! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area has adopted the wee read program from Calgary Reads as a Dandelion Seed Partner. While we are still in the pilot stage, we are happy to let you know more about this program and how you can get involved. Please check back on our website or social media for any new updates regarding the wee reads program.
Reading is the key that unlocks the world. Helping a child acquire the skills they need to turn that key is one of the greatest gifts we can provide them!
What is wee read?
wee read is a program that will help you learn more about how reading to a child builds an emotional connection and models the confidence and joy that comes with being a reader. Reading with children has long-lasting and positive impacts.
wee read is not designed to show you how to teach a child to read, rather, it is about developing and deepening your confidence as a reader which in turn helps you become an effective role model for a child who is building their reading identity.
wee read will provide you research-based tools for making reading time as powerful as possible!
Who is wee read for?
Whether you’re a volunteer, a Big Brother Big Sisters mentor, an educator, or a caregiver, wee read helps you deepen your skills and confidence as a reading role model. Reading with a child should be a fun, stress-free, and joyful experience.
Would you like to change a child’s life?
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area, we are experts at creating one-to-one mentoring relationships for children and youth in Calgary. wee read is but one important part of this. If you’re interested, please click to link below to become a mentor with us.