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...
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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....
11 Jan 4 tips for writing effective grant applications
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Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the non-profit world, brushing up on your grant writing skills is never a bad idea. Here are four tips for writing effective funding applications....
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...
04 Jan University uses literacy resources to help international students adapt to life in Canada
At Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, about 17 per cent of its students are from abroad. For Deneice Falconer, it’s her job to support international students...
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....
02 Dec Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award Honourable Mention Winners
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A look at the great work being done by the four honourable mention winners of the 2020 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award....
30 Nov How self-directed learning can benefit adult learners
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Here’s what practitioners should know about self-directed learning so that they can start incorporating it into their literacy programs....
25 Nov Adapting literacy programs for the blind community
BALANCE for Blind Adults provides customized training and support for persons who are blind or living with sight loss and recently ran two of our literacy programs....
16 Nov How to evaluate your adult literacy program in 4 easy steps
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In an industry that’s strapped for resources – both financial and human capital – it can be challenging to make program evaluation a priority....