ABC Life Literacy Canada

There are many different stories to Family Literacy Day (FLD). These are just a few ideas…

Spend a day with Robert Munsch
Canadian families are encouraged to write a creative, original story about singing and then submit it online to enter the Munsch at Home Contest. What goes into collaborative story writing? How do families decide on characters and plot – and how do they tell their story in 250 words or less? Contact us to arrange an interview with the winning family.

How to be a great storyteller
How can parents keep their young audiences riveted? Check out these tips from beloved children’s author and talented storyteller, Robert Munsch. Contact us to arrange for an interview with Robert Munsch.

Local Honda dealers drive literacy home
Founding Family Literacy Day sponsor Honda Canada involves its dealerships across Canada in hosting Family Literacy Day events every year. Some dealerships hold book drives to fill a (Honda) ‘Fit’ – and then donate the books to local schools, shelters and non-profit organizations. Contact us on how to connect with your nearest dealership for this great photo opp.

Why singing improves literacy levels
Singing encourages learning patterns of words, rhymes and rhythms, and is strongly connected to language skills. That’s why we’re going to Sing for Literacy this year! Why not interview some of Canada’s leading singers and songwriters about how they keep their literacy levels sharp - and how they plan to celebrate Family Literacy Day?

*ABC CANADA will lead a collaborative song-writing initiative on Twitter!