“Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.”
– Emilie Buchwald
In today’s “wired” and busy world it can be difficult for caregivers to pull their children away from television sets, video games, iPods and other devices and spend quality time together doing activities that strengthen literacy skills.
That’s why organizations across the country are hosting events to celebrate Family Literacy Day this January 27th, 2010. Created by ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation and Honda Canada to encourage families to read and learn together, events include activities such as sing-alongs, story tellings, writing contests and book sales to promote learning as a family while having fun.
Family literacy is not a one-day event, however; there are small activities you can do at home with your children every day. For instance, try following a recipe together, singing songs, playing games like scrabble or helping your children with their homework.
Advertise your organization’s Family Literacy Day event on the OLC’s website and do your part to promote stronger relationships between parents and their children and help build stronger families and healthier communities.
The National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) will also post national events on its website. For information or to send events email events@nald.ca.
Participate in Family Literacy Day and make learning fun for both you and your family!
