08 Sep Celebrating 30 years of literacy!
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September 8, 2020 is our 30th birthday! Since our inception in 1990, we've worked tirelessly to support the literacy and learning community in Canada....
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31 Aug Where to find literacy worksheets for adults
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In order to keep adult learners engaged throughout their learning, they need to be offered a variety of innovative programming and course material, including worksheets. ...
25 Aug REP Here in Canada wins top spot in the Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award
ABC Life Literacy Canada is pleased to announce the top and honourable mention winners of the 2020 Canada Life Literacy Innovation Award....
24 Aug How to improve your essential skills
September is a time when not only children head back to school, but adults also look to begin healthier routines, start a home renovation or sign up for a new course. ...
20 Aug New digital literacy resources aim to help older adults cope with physical distancing
Four new "lesson plans" written in clear language and formatted as step-by-step guides for at-home learning show adults how to use Skype, Zoom, Google Duo and FaceTime....
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....
10 Aug New essential skills resources available
ABC Life Literacy Canada has released the first two workbooks from its Activate Learning program, which aims to improve the number of training opportunities in Newfoundland & Labrador....
04 Aug Community organization trials literacy programming with staff
Stella’s Circle in St John’s, NL is used to providing a wide variety of programming for its clients, including housing, clinical and employment services to people who have barriers to participation....
01 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....
22 Jul 5 great teaching strategies for adults
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Developing reading and writing skills can be difficult for anyone, particularly adults. Keeping learners motivated can be one of the most difficult aspects of running an adult literacy program....