Meet Robin

Meet Robin

We’re always touched to hear from parents of our young ONE TO ONE readers. And especially touched when their messages are as heartwarming as the note we received from Sylvia, who wrote to us this summer: “I really really wanted to let you know the program has...
Getting into the groove in the North Okanagan-Shuswap

Getting into the groove in the North Okanagan-Shuswap

For the first time ever, tutors in the North Okanagan-Shuswap were treated to a “kick-off” social – and it was a hit. On October 3rd, both new and returning volunteer tutors came together to meet other like-minded folks, share their experiences in ONE TO ONE reading...

Readers in Princeton Sink Their Teeth into Literacy

What do readers love more than books like Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! or Elephants Cannot Dance! by children’s author Mo Willems? Why, cookies featuring Elephant and Piggie (and let’s not forget Pigeon), of course!  After a year of reading in the ONE TO...

Supporting Reading at Home and at School in Mount Waddington 

As a candidate in North Island College’s Educational Assistant and Community Support Worker program – as well as a ONE TO ONE volunteer tutor – Amber Nastrom may be better able than most to put herself in the shoes of the students she reads with.  As part of her...
Connection at the Core of Reading

Connection at the Core of Reading

Tutors in Kelowna know that reading opens doors for students. It can help them learn something new or understand important instructions, steer clear of danger, and even relax after a long day. Tutors also know that when children struggle with reading, anything related...

Reading Enthusiasm Growing with the Help of Fun Literacy Games

ONE TO ONE reading has been running in the North Okanagan-Shuswap for the past 12 years. As we returned to in-person tutoring this year, we saw an opportunity to bring more fun to the reading session by adding some new literacy games for tutors to use. We were glad to...