19 Jan Celebrate your heritage with Family Literacy Day on January 27
On January 27, 2023, families, libraries and literacy groups across the country will once again celebrate Family Literacy Day....
Family Literacy Day
06 Jan 5 benefits of learning about your heritage
Did you know that there are many benefits to learning about your heritage and family history? Here are a few of the advantages....
03 Jan 10 ways families can learn about their heritage together
Family history can often be fascinating, and it’s a great topic that both parents and children can explore together....
12 Dec The 3 biggest impacts of family literacy
Family literacy – a type of intergenerational learning that occurs within the family – helps build language skills and sets the foundation of literacy....
28 Nov What’s planned for Family Literacy Day 2023
Family Literacy Day will once again take place on January 27, and planning is well underway. This year’s theme is Celebrate your heritage. ...
25 Jan Family Literacy Day on January 27 encourages families to embrace the outdoors
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....
18 Jan Why outdoor play is more important than ever
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....
11 Jan 10 outdoor activities for daily family learning
Here are 10 outdoor learning activities you can do as a family to celebrate Family Literacy Day and practice learning together year-round....
02 Jan How nature impacts cognitive development
Let’s dig into the relationship between nature and learning to find out more about the impact of nature on cognitive development....
05 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....
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...
22 Jan Families, libraries and literacy organizations among groups set to celebrate Family Literacy Day 2020
Family Literacy Day is taking place on January 27th and hundreds of groups across the country are preparing to celebrate the annual initiative....
15 Jan Take 20 minutes to keep family literacy skills sharp
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....
06 Jan How to reduce screen time for the whole family
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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....
02 Jan 20 family literacy activities to keep you busy in 2020
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....