ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to unveil the newest workbook from its HSBC Family Literacy First program, supported by HSBC Bank Canada....
On January 27, 2023, families, libraries and literacy groups across the country will once again celebrate Family Literacy Day....
Did you know that there are many benefits to learning about your heritage and family history? Here are a few of the advantages....
Family history can often be fascinating, and it’s a great topic that both parents and children can explore together....
Family literacy – a type of intergenerational learning that occurs within the family – helps build language skills and sets the foundation of literacy....
Family Literacy Day will once again take place on January 27, and planning is well underway. This year’s theme is Celebrate your heritage. ...
To help families improve their financial literacy skills throughout the year, ABC Life Literacy Canada offers five financial literacy activities for the family to do together....
This award is presented to Canadian organizations that are making significant contributions to the field of family financial literacy....
The summer break can often cause a decline in children’s knowledge from the prior school year – also known as 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. ...
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....
To ensure children don't suffer from learning loss at this time, try these fun learning activities together as a family....
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....
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....
Here are 10 outdoor learning activities you can do as a family to celebrate Family Literacy Day and practice learning together year-round....
Let’s dig into the relationship between nature and learning to find out more about the impact of nature on cognitive development....
Help prevent learning loss and ensure kids return sharper than ever by encouraging family literacy activities over the school break....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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...
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....
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...
The past few months have thrown our lives upside down. Due to COVID-19, businesses and organizations have been forced to move online in order to keep afloat....
We've just released a new workbook from our HSBC Family Literacy First program that focus on family financial literacy. The workbook is available in English, French and Simplified Chinese....
The survey found that teens who talked about finances with their parents, even just once a week, scored 33 points higher in financial literacy than those who did not....
Through remote learning, literacy practitioners can ensure their learners can continue developing their literacy skills. Here’s what you should keep in mind when building a distance learning program....
Family Literacy Day is taking place on January 27th and hundreds of groups across the country are preparing to celebrate the annual initiative....
Putting aside just 20 minutes a day to do a fun learning activity – whether it’s reading a book, playing a game, following a recipe or singing a song – can have impact on parent and child....
Reducing your electronic screen time and spending more time together learning as a family, can have many positive effects including developing better communications and social skills for children....
In celebration of the 21st annual celebration, ABC Life Literacy Canada is offering 20 tips for families to do during 2020 to make sure everyone keeps their literacy skills sharp....
Twenty-five children and their parents gathered at Dawson Boys & Girls Club to celebrate Financial Literacy Month at an event co-hosted with ABC Life Literacy and facilitated by HSBC volunteers....
When it comes to financial literacy, the statistics are startling. According to The Financial Planning Standards Council, four in 10 Canadians report that money is a daily concern....
ABC Life Literacy is pleased to announce that its HSBC Family Literacy First program has been renewed with a new focus on family financial literacy....
ABC Life Literacy is proud to announce the new and improved HSBC Family Literacy First website – now with access to over 50 downloadable family learning activities....