09 Aug Prepare kids for back to school with family literacy resources
The summer break can often cause a decline in children’s knowledge from the prior school year – also known as the summer slide....
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04 Aug Skills for Success Day virtual workshop series
To celebrate Skills for Success Day, ABC Life Literacy Canada along with Skills Canada is hosting a virtual workshop series on a different skill....
02 Aug Preparing your classroom for new adult learners
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Kids aren’t the only ones heading back to class in a few weeks; many adults are as well! Here are some tips for preparing your classroom for new adult learners this fall....
26 Jul 5 steps to implementing social media at your literacy organization
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With so many platforms to choose from and the need to be creating content regularly, many organizations struggle to know where to start. ...
20 Jul Women gain confidence skills to work in skilled trades industry
Canada has 1.2 million construction workers, but women only currently represent approximately four per cent of the construction trades. ...
12 Jul 1 in 6 cannot pass basic literacy tests: The economic impact of Canadians’ literacy skills
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A highly literate workforce increases GDP and productivity and is vital for maintaining a healthy, competitive economy....
04 Jul 4 tips on how to network outside of events
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The past few years has transformed the way we work – and the way we network. To learn how to network outside of events at your non-profit, follow our tips....
28 Jun Financial literacy workshop for Indigenous youth takes a realistic approach
Today’s youth are often told that they just need to work harder or cut back on having brunch every weekend in order to afford a house. And frankly, they’re tired of hearing it....
14 Jun 8 ways to prevent the summer slide
The best way to combat the summer slide is to ensure children spend time every day learning, in order to practise their literacy skills. ...
12 Jun 7 ways to avoid financial scams
With June being Senior’s Month, an annual initiative marked in several provinces io to recognize and celebrate older adults, here are seven ways to avoid financial scams....
09 Jun ABC Life Literacy Canada expands family financial literacy program
The HSBC Family Literacy First program has recently expanded to offer a new workbook, a series of learning videos, and a new award for the literacy community....
07 Jun 3 adult teaching strategies for Indigenous learners
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Western approaches have historically dominated many education institutions. Here are three tips to create a successful literacy program that’s culturally responsive to Indigenous learners....
30 May Musicians improve their soft skills in a post-pandemic world
This past Spring, MusicNL teamed up with ABC Life Literacy Canada to offer a three-part series through the Activate Learning program. They hosted workshops on three different soft skills....
25 May 3 steps to creating a budget that works
Creating a budget is an important step in managing your money. A budget is essentially a spending plan for how you will spend your money so you can best meet your needs and goals. ...
24 May Don’t feel you have the skills for the job you want? Tips to get ahead
Are you a few key skills away from reaching your dream job? Can you picture yourself working in that restaurant or office down the street, but you’re not sure how to get your resume in shape? ...
16 May Affordable ways to boost your skill set
Was there ever anything you wanted to learn, but didn’t? Do you feel like it is too late to begin learning it? What barriers are stopping you? ...
11 May Learning loss is not just for kids; How you can catch up
While this learning loss is sometimes thought of in terms of kids coming back to school with rusty reading and math skills after summer break, it can actually happen to anyone....
04 May How to encourage adults to be civically enagaged
By living in a democratic country, we can participate in the political decisions that affect us – but only if we have the knowledge and confidence to do so. ...
03 May Ontario election resources for adult learners
ABC Life Literacy Canada has partnered with Elections Ontario to create a number of resources to help literacy practitioners engage adult learners in civic literacy....
01 May How financial literacy can improve mental health
Financial stress ranks as the highest stress of the big four stresses. As we head into Mental Health Week, now the is perfect time to talk about how financial stress can affect our mental health....
30 Apr Top 3 money struggles hurting your mental health
Did you know that struggling with your finances can negatively impact your work performance, relationships and mental health? ...
25 Apr The relationship between nutrition and learning
When people follow a healthy diet, they can focus and self-regulate better, leading to greater success in achieving their educational goals....
18 Apr Helping autistic workers improve their soft skills
Inclusion Canada supports adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and is one of many organizations using UP Skills for Work to help clients gain the soft skills needed for employment. ...
13 Apr Seniors learn how to stay safe online
For more than seven years, Literacy Alliance of the Shuswap Society has been running a Cyber Seniors program to help local seniors learn to use technology in a safe and approachable way....
12 Apr Digital literacy program expands in time of need
ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce that its ABC Internet Matters program, supported by the Canadian Bankers Association, is expanding to offer new resources....
04 Apr 3 inexpensive ways to advertise your non-profit literacy program
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Marketing can be expensive, and for non-profits, it can feel nearly impossible to be able to afford the going rate for ad space. ...
02 Apr Innovation Learning Lab series
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This year we're hosting four Innovation Learning Labs, thanks to the support of Canada Life. In each webinar we will discuss one topic that is important and relevant to the literacy field in 2022. ...
29 Mar 3 strategies to reach rural learners
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The following three strategies can help you increase the number of learners enrolled in your literacy programs – especially for those living in rural settings....
27 Mar 4 adult teaching strategies for newcomers
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The English language can be confusing enough for native speakers to learn. So when you deliver your adult literacy programs to non-native speakers, it’s only natural that additional effort...
21 Mar Teaching new workers to manage money wisely
Essential Employability Skills – Health Sector is a pilot project for innovative literacy and essential employability skills training, designed to address labour market and workforce challenges...
01 Mar 5 ways to improve employee morale and retention
Each time you onboard a new employee, there’s significant cost and time involved. So when you hire someone great, you want to do everything possible to keep them happy in their role....
23 Feb Seniors help seniors improve their digital literacy skills
This BC digital literacy program aims to teach low-income seniors how to navigate their cell phones and/or tablets with the ultimate goal of enriching the quality of life of the seniors it serves....
22 Feb Why you need to file your 2022 taxes
Filing your taxes can bring you financial benefits. By filing your taxes on time, you can automatically receive government benefits you qualify for, thus increasing your income...
22 Feb 5 family learning activities for March Break
To ensure children don't suffer from learning loss at this time, try these fun learning activities together as a family....
09 Feb ABC Skills Hub expands program offering to include Skills for Success
ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce that its online learning portal, the ABC Skills Hub, has expanded its program offering to include courses aligning with the Skills for Success....
07 Feb Tech Talk Tuesdays: Assistive Technologies
Join us throughout February and March to learn more about assistive technology tools that can help you support learners with diverse abilities....
26 Jan ABC Life Literacy Canada Board announces new Executive Director
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The Board of Directors of ABC Life Literacy Canada (ABC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Alison Howard as ABC’s next Executive Director (ED)....
25 Jan Family Literacy Day on January 27 encourages families to embrace the outdoors
Families, libraries and literacy groups across the country are getting ready to once again celebrate the annual Family Literacy Day, which takes place on January 27th....
24 Jan New digital literacy resources for persons with diverse abilities
Many of these new resources focus on assistive technologies, which is a type of technology used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons with diverse abilities....
18 Jan Why outdoor play is more important than ever
There’s a lot we don’t know about what life will be like as we all learn to live with COVID-19. But there’s one thing we can say for sure: active, outdoor play is exactly what our kids need right now....
14 Jan Essential life lessons to teach your child
While some successes will come naturally for them, there are other core parts of adulthood that can benefit from some education at a young age....
11 Jan 10 outdoor activities for daily family learning
Here are 10 outdoor learning activities you can do as a family to celebrate Family Literacy Day and practice learning together year-round....
02 Jan How nature impacts cognitive development
Let’s dig into the relationship between nature and learning to find out more about the impact of nature on cognitive development....
13 Dec 5 New Year’s resolutions for literacy practitioners
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The new year is around the corner, and with a new year comes a new opportunity to start fresh and live the life that allows you to be your best self. ...
12 Dec Top 10 literacy news posts of 2021
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In case you missed any of the news posts written for the literacy community this year, we’ve recapped the top 10 most popular. ...
05 Dec Simple steps to help you beat seasonal stress
Whether it’s finding the right gifts on time or wondering if you can afford them, this season is full of triggers for anxiety....
02 Dec What’s planned for Family Literacy Day 2022
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Planning for Family Literacy Day is well underway, and families, schools, libraries, literacy groups and other community organizations are invited to take part in the initiative on January 27, 2022....
01 Dec How to create a holiday budget and stick to it
We all know the holiday season can be downright expensive. Here are some key steps for making a holiday budget and tips for staying the course....
22 Nov Equipping youth with skills for the trades
For over 30 years, the Construction Association of PEI's (CAPEI) Youth in Trade program has been helping youth get into the trades. ...
09 Nov Supporting Indigenous learners during Financial Literacy Month
The Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre recently ran the Money Matters for Indigenous Peoples financial literacy program....