GNS: January 27 Family Literacy Day
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Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Since 1999, thousands of schools, libraries, literacy organizations, and other community groups have taken part in the initiative. ABC creates free learning and promotional resources for anyone that wants to get involved. Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development, improving a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well.
This year's theme is Celebrate Your Heritage. Canada is a great diverse country full of different cultures. Take time to explore and learn about your heritage. Celebrate what you’ve found and share your culture with others. There’s no better way to learn about your family, than together as a family.
It’s never too early to start learning together as a family – check out your local library or visit YouTube to listen to a favorite children's book such as Doctosaurus by Emi-Lou May.
You can also get free resources at FamilyLiteracyDay.ca including