Although these are sold out online, you can still find the card sets at Polar Peak Books, Fernie Visitor Centre, and the Sparwood Visitor Info Centre.
Explore the Elk Valley Alphabet, a locally-inspired educational resource that brings the landscapes, places, and experiences of the Elk Valley into homes and classrooms.
Created by Fernie-based commercial photographer Charné Baird, this 5x7 alphabet card set features photographs paired with each letter of the alphabet, helping children connect language learning to the world around them.
Each card features a unique location, activity, or detail from the Elk Valley, encouraging curiosity, conversation, and a sense of place.
Creative ways to use the cards:
1. Display them on a classroom, bedroom, or playroom wall
2. Use the images as storytelling starters
3. Take them outdoors and find real-world matches
4. Practice letter sounds and early phonics
5. Inspire simple writing or drawing activities
The Elk Valley Alphabet is more than an alphabet set. It is a celebration of community, nature, and learning through exploration. Thoughtful, educational, and beautifully local, it makes a meaningful gift for families, teachers, and anyone who loves the Elk Valley.
Although these are sold out online, you can still find the card sets at Polar Peak Books, Fernie Visitor Centre, and the Sparwood Visitor Info Centre.
Explore the Elk Valley Alphabet, a locally-inspired educational resource that brings the landscapes, places, and experiences of the Elk Valley into homes and classrooms.
Created by Fernie-based commercial photographer Charné Baird, this 5x7 alphabet card set features photographs paired with each letter of the alphabet, helping children connect language learning to the world around them.
Each card features a unique location, activity, or detail from the Elk Valley, encouraging curiosity, conversation, and a sense of place.
Creative ways to use the cards:
1. Display them on a classroom, bedroom, or playroom wall
2. Use the images as storytelling starters
3. Take them outdoors and find real-world matches
4. Practice letter sounds and early phonics
5. Inspire simple writing or drawing activities
The Elk Valley Alphabet is more than an alphabet set. It is a celebration of community, nature, and learning through exploration. Thoughtful, educational, and beautifully local, it makes a meaningful gift for families, teachers, and anyone who loves the Elk Valley.
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