Sessions & schedule

We meet once a week for one hour, in small groups by grade. The exact day and time are shared after sign-up, once your child is matched to a group.

Once a week, 1 hour
Grades 1–6
From $25/hour

In person

$30 / child / hour

Cumberland Public Library, Orléans

  • Small groups of children by grade
  • Printed stories, games and crafts
  • Reading passport stamped each week

Online

$25 / child / hour

Microsoft Teams — anywhere in Canada

  • Same small-group format from home
  • Shared screen stories and word games
  • Digital rewards and progress tracking

What an hour looks like

Step 1

Warm-up (10 min)

Hello circle, a quick word game and today's story preview.

Step 2

Reading time (25 min)

Reading aloud in turns, with help and lots of encouragement.

Step 3

Activity (20 min)

A craft, a game or a discussion connected to the story.

Step 4

Celebrate (5 min)

Reading passport stamps, stickers and a look at next week.

Which group fits your child?

Tell us their grade and whether you'd prefer in-person or online, and we'll find a spot.

Request a spot