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New early childhood education program highlighted at N.L. Family Literacy Day event
Posted: February 1, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
“Over the past number of years, the Provincial Government has introduced a number of initiatives to support families, schools, and communities to access enhanced literacy resources and programming,” said Education Minister Clyde Jackman. “That work continues, as we are now partnering with public libraries to develop and deliver enhanced early childhood literacy programs and resources in a variety of settings, including libraries, schools, family resource centres and regulated child care settings.”
Family literacy activities contribute to Canada's success
Posted: January 28, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
This year's Family Literacy Day celebration (January 27) came just weeks after very encouraging news about literacy and families in Canada. Results from the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study show that Canadian parents have one of the highest levels of involvement in literacy-related activities with their preschool-age children. "The results ... confirm that Canadian parents are doing an excellent job in fostering a culture of literacy in the home," said Ramona Jennex, Chair of CMEC and Nova Scotia's Minister of Education.
New Brunswick encourages families, communities to get involved with family literacy
Posted: January 25, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
“As New Brunswickers, we have a responsibility to reinforce the culture of literacy and learning in our communities and in our homes,” Education Minister Jody Carr said. “Reading is a cornerstone of education and forms a foundation of success for every child. The earlier we begin, the greater opportunities our children will have.”
Family Literacy Day activities: How about teaching your children about money?
Posted: January 25, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
"As more financial decisions are faced by Canadians at younger and younger ages, grasping financial principles early in life is crucial to being better prepared to participate in the Canadian and global economy and avoiding pitfalls in financial decision making." -- Report of Canada’s Task Force on Financial Literacy
Ottawa Family Literacy Day Challenge runs January 27-February 2
Posted: January 25, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
The Ottawa Community Coalition for Literacy (OCCL) supports, promotes and strengthens adult literacy services in Ottawa through communication, research and public education. It has also challenged you to plan an activity to celebrate Family Literacy Day within your organization.
Family Literacy: 'Parents actively helping themselves, their children become lifelong learners through a wide variety of daily activities'
Posted: January 25, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
The Project READ Literacy Network Waterloo-Wellington is supportive of parents who wish to improve their knowledge and skills to foster emerging literacy in their children.
Family Literacy Day in Victoria: Book some family time and latch onto learning
Posted: January 25, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
Shantael Sleight, literacy outreach co-ordinator for the West Shore Literacy Project, said Family Literacy Day is all part of an effort to demonstrate the chances for literacy and learning all around us.
Sleight said we all engage our minds and exercise our literacy skills when we do things such as learn the words to a song, measure various amounts for a recipe, or even read roadside signs.
15 minutes of fun can make a big difference: Northwest Territories Literacy Council
Posted: January 24, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
Families having fun together is an ideal learning situation for children. Even 15 minutes of fun a day can make a big difference. That’s why this year’s National Family Literacy Day theme is, “15 Minutes of Fun.” The NWT Literacy Council encourages families to celebrate Family Literacy Day on January 27 by having fun together on that day and everyday.
Reading to children is long-term investment that lasts a lifetime, says NALD CEO for Family Literacy Day
Posted: January 23, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) has joined other literacy organizations across Canada to observe Family Literacy Day on January 27. NALD had the opportunity this week to speak to Toronto Public Library to help highlight what is important to remember when it comes to family literacy.
COW Bus at Samson Bingo - Books distributed to First Nations families
Posted: January 23, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
Community Literacy Classroom on Wheels, popularly known as the COW Bus, visited the Samson Bingo Hall in Hobbema, Alberta, on January 18, 2013. Over 3,000 books were distributed to First Nations families on the occasion of the family literacy celebration.
It’s easy to make learning part of daily life, say QELA and friends
Posted: January 17, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
The Quebec English Literacy Alliance (QELA) and two key partners, the Literacy Volunteers of Quebec and the Quebec Literacy Working Group, invite all Quebecers to celebrate Family Literacy Day on Sunday, January 27, by reading and engaging in literacy-related activities.
Recommended reading for Family Literacy Day
Posted: January 15, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
Toronto Public Library has some suggested reading in time for Family Literacy Day on January 27 and it's not just for children. How about 'Beyond Bedtime Stories: A Parent's Guide to promoting reading, writing and other literacy skills from birth to 5?'
Growing a reader: Children's books, tips and more
Posted: January 15, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
"As librarians, we see first-hand what materials kids are actually reading and getting excited about. Over the past few years, there’s been a lot of anticipation in children’s books with new trends bubbling up to the surface each year. But what does the future hold for children's literature?"
New HSBC Learning Activity Centre offers free, fun online learning resources for families
Posted: January 15, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
ABC Life Literacy Canada and HSBC Bank Canada are working together to help Canadian families increase their literacy skills this year. HSBC Bank Canada is the 2013 and 2014 title sponsor of the HSBC Learning Activity Centre, in support of ABC Life Literacy Canada’s Family Literacy Day January 27.
ABC Life Literacy Canada to mark 15th anniversary of Family Literacy Day at Ontario Science Centre
Posted: January 15, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
On Sunday, January 27, ABC Life Literacy Canada will proudly celebrate the 15th annual Family Literacy Day with an array of author readings and performances, as well as engaging interactive literacy activities, at the Ontario Science Centre.
Rogers invests in digital and media literacy as a gold sponsor of MediaSmarts
Posted: January 14, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
MediaSmarts, a Canadian centre for digital and media literacy, is dedicated to providing parents and educators with the information and tools they need to help young people safely and effectively navigate today’s digital world. MediaSmarts works closely with its sponsors and partners to advance education around important issues such as cyberbullying, online hate, privacy and Internet safety.
What is family literacy? NWT Literacy Council has information about resources, funding, Family Literacy Day
Posted: January 14, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
The NWT Literacy Council encourages communities, schools, families and organizations to celebrate Family Literacy Day in their own unique way. Many communities and schools celebrate the whole week by hosting several family literacy events.
Decoda devotes web page to Family Literacy Day activities
Posted: January 11, 2013 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
Get ready for Family Literacy Day on January 27, 2013! This year’s theme is “15 minutes of fun.” Just 15 minutes a day spent on reading or fun learning activities as a family has tremendous benefits for both children and parents.
Activity Calendar for Canadian Families new from Rose Hip Press of Edmonton
Posted: December 20, 2012 | Family Literacy Day
Category: Learning
This new resource from Rose Hip Press covers many basic principles of family literacy. It has more than 30 activities that help parents support the language and literacy development of their children. The content supports early language development, early numeracy, pre-reading and pre-writing skills.
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