How are you celebrating Family Literacy Day on January 27?

Are you familiar with Family Literacy Day? Since 1999, schools, libraries, literacy groups and families have all celebrated this awareness initiative that aims to encourage reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.   This year’s Family Literacy Day 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. To learn more about Family Literacy Day, visit FamilyLiteracyDay.ca.

Free Family Literacy Day Resources

ABC Life Literacy Canada once again has a variety of free resources available for download on our website. Access bookmarks, activities, posters and more at the direct links below:

Barbara Reid Tip Sheet English FrenchActivity Sheet English FrenchActivity Book English FrenchBookmark English FrenchPoster (fillable) English FrenchEvent Coordinator’s Guide English FrenchSocial Media Guide English PSAs English FrenchStories English French

Register your event!

Please also take a few moments to let us know what you have planned for Family Literacy Day 2023.   All events submitted by January 20 will be entered into a draw for a chance to win one of three $20 bookstore gift cards to arrive before Family Literacy Day!

Celebrate Family Literacy Day virtually with Barbara Reid!

Back by popular demand, we’re once again hosting a Family Literacy Day virtual event with FLD Honorary Chair Barbara Reid. Open to everyone across Canada, the event will take place on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 4:30-5:15pm ET.

Barbara will be doing a demonstration on how to use clay to create a picture. She will share unique techniques you can use to make different things. The event will end with a Q&A.   This event is ideal for children in grades 1 to 6 and their families. Register today! Spaces are limited, so be sure to register as soon as possible to secure your spot.

Access even more family literacy activities

There are plenty more resources to help celebrate Family Literacy Day! There are more than 85 stories and activities available for free download in five languages at FamilyLiteracyFirst.ca. Here are a few winter-themed activities to enjoy:

Pretend to be a Polar Bear: This activity encourages imagination through sound and play. English FrenchPolar Bear Chase Game: This winter-themed card game is fun for the whole family. English FrenchSnowman Finger Puppets: Get crafty with these DIY finger puppets. English FrenchWinter Walk Scavenger Hunt: This fun learning activity will get you outdoors for some fresh air. English FrenchSnowstorm Drawing: Bring out the crayons, markets and pencil crayons and imagine what a snowstorm might look like. English French

Visit FamilyLiteracyFirst.ca to also access these resources in Simplified Chinese.

This message comes to you from ABC Life Literacy Canada, a national charitable organization that develops free programming and resources for learners across Canada.   We hope you found this information helpful! Please sign-up to receive ABC’s free monthly e-newsletter for future updates.