Celebrate Family Literacy Day®

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Learning is fun! There are many ways to practice literacy together as a family - following a recipe, singing a song or playing a game are just a few ways to engage in literacy activities. All it takes is 15 minutes a day.

On January 27, 2011, join Canadians across the nation and Play for Literacy! Playing games that encourage literacy and numeracy - such as board games, card games and word games - is a great way for parents and children to practice their literacy skills and have fun.

Play for Literacy! - Insights on how you can participate through activity ideas and fundraising initiatives.

Play as a learning activity - Interesting facts and stats on how playing is an effective literacy activity.

Tips, activities and resources - Resources and fun stuff for families, schools, libraries and other organizations.

Complete Event Planning Guide - Comprehensive resource for staging a Family Literacy Day event. Individual chapter downloads can be found in the Tips, Activities and Resources section above.

Promotional materials and PSAs - Items to help promote Family Literacy Day.

Family literacy facts - Facts and stats on the importance of family literacy.

Family literacy links - Links to valuable websites on parenting, education and more!

Families, share with us - Tell us how your family is celebrating Family Literacy Day and you could win a prize!

Find an event in your community - Participate in Family Literacy Day by attending a local event.

Register an event - Register your Family Literacy Day event for a chance to win a Hasbro prize pack!

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Family literacy fact

Quality of life for families, including income levels and employment status, is directly related to the literacy levels of parents (IALS 1995/97).

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