Teaching Early Reading skills is a fundamental part of our every day
Certified in the Active Reader Program
In 2026, our educators became certified in the Active Reader program - a 30-week research-backed program designed for the Preschool age group (2-5 years).
Every day, we incorporate structured activities and play fun games designed to support children’s early reading development.
Learning to Read starts now & builds daily
We want to set up children for a love of reading from a young age.
Through songs, games, stories and hands-on play, children build the skills that come before reading, one confident step at a time.
What your child is learning
Hearing rhymes, syllables and the sounds in words
Connecting sounds to letters
Words and confident talking
How books and print work
What you might notice
Your child saying letter sounds, like “/d/ for dog!”
Playing with rhymes and sounds
A growing love of books
Noticing letters
The Active Reader curriculum is fully integrated in these Dharma Kids programs:
Burnaby Full-Day Pre-K
Our full-day Pre-Kindergarten child care program for children aged 2.5 to 5 years old.
Burnaby Half-Day Preschool
Our half-day Preschool program from 9:30am to 1:30pm for children aged 2.5 to 5 years old.
Osoyoos Full-Day Pre-K
Our full-day Pre-Kindergarten child care program for children aged 2.5 to 5 years old.