09 Aug 8 literacy activities to prepare kids for back to school
The summer break can often cause a decline in children’s knowledge from the prior school year – also known as the summer slide....
Family Literacy Blog Posts
14 May Tips for preventing the summer slide
Students lose one month’s worth of school-year learning due to summer vacation. The best way to combat the summer slide is to ensure children spend time each day practising their literacy skills....
13 May Family financial literacy more important than ever
Posted at 06:00h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
With many families doing homeschooling and spending more time at home, the time to address the family’s financial literacy together has never come at a better time....
06 Apr Family learning activities for Spring break
During this Spring break, take the time as a family to continue learning outside of the classroom to ensure kids don’t miss out on even more schooling....
21 Jan Families, libraries and literacy groups to celebrate Family Literacy Day virtually
Despite physical distancing rules still in place across the country, many groups are getting creative in order to take part in the annual Family Literacy Day virtually on January 27th....
19 Jan Why you should have a childlike imagination – even when you’re not a child
As children, we’re encouraged to think and play creatively – and for a good reason. Being imaginative is vital to a child’s cognitive development...
13 Jan 10 family learning activities for Family Literacy Day
After a year of limited mobility, ABC Life Literacy Canada is encouraging families to use their imagination to explore and travel the world from the comfort of their home....
06 Jan 5 ways to travel the world from your own backyard
Award-winning illustrator and author Barbara Reid, who is the Honorary Chair of Family Literacy Day, explains that travelling can be done anywhere. Here are Barbara’s top 5 activities...
11 Dec 5 family literacy activities for the holiday season
Help prevent learning loss and ensure kids return sharper than ever by encouraging family literacy activities over the school break....
09 Dec ABC Life Literacy ramps up for Family Literacy Day 2021
Posted at 11:26h in Family Literacy Blog Posts
Planning for the 22nd annual Family Literacy Day is well underway, and families, schools, libraries, literacy groups and other community organizations are invited to take part in the initiative....