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....
Family Literacy Blog Posts
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....
17 Nov 5 financial literacy activities for the whole family
Posted at 10:05h in Family Literacy Blog Posts, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, HSBC Family Literacy First
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....
11 Aug 8 literacy activities to prepare kids for back to school
As kids head back to school, it’s more important than ever that parents prepare their children. Even after a typical summer break, it can be difficult for kids to get back into the swing of things....
06 Jul Literacy groups learn to adapt to online program delivery
Posted at 11:36h in All Blog Posts, Digital Literacy Blog Posts, Family Literacy Blog Posts, Workplace Literacy Blog Posts
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....