ABC Life Literacy Canada

(Toronto, ON - December 8, 2011) - Every time you go grocery shopping, use the computer or do laundry, you have an opportunity to learn with your kids. These are examples of family-friendly learning opportunities that help teach important literacy skills and also support family bonding.
 

Spending just 15 minutes a day practicing family literacy can be tough, but when you turn everyday activities into learning experiences, you are able to maximize your family time together and turn ‘must-dos’ into ‘want-to-dos’, ensuring you’re spending that important time together and also making those errands a bit more fun!

Family Literacy Day^® is a wonderful initiative that can help you take the first step towards family learning. Established in 1999 by ABC Life Literacy Canada, the annual campaign takes place on January 27 and encourages families to participate in fun learning activities together in order to improve literacy skills for both the adult and child.

More than 1.5 million Canadians have already participated in Family Literacy Day, and now your family can too! Participate in a local community event or create your own low-key activity at home, like a Family Game Night. Whatever you decide, be sure to visit FamilyLiteracyDay.ca to get in on the conversation and share with other Canadian families how you plan to celebrate.

At FamilyLiteracyDay.ca you will also find many family literacy tips and resources to help you make the most of Family Literacy Day. Download the Passport and Take the Learning Journey, check out the new Family Literacy Day Activity Book or read tips on how to encourage reading at various ages.

Get involved in Family Literacy Day and show your kids that learning can be fun. For more information, please visit www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca.

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