National Adult Literacy Database

Series: Connecting Families through Community – U of Regina

Authors: Vianne Timmons, Barbara MacNeil, Cynthia Penner-Haughey

Collection: Learning Materials

This is one of the resources developed through an English as a Second Language (ESL) family literacy project carried out by university researchers with input from newcomer families.

This document is the children’s component of the program. It is divided into 10 modules, dealing with such topics as recreation and leisure; friendship; homework; community safety; and health.

Each module contains activities to help children improve their English skills and, at the same time, learn more about their new home.

The material can be adapted for children of various ages. For instance, several activities offer participants the choice of writing about something or drawing a picture.

The authors have included tips on making new friends, along with several games that emphasize teamwork and other social skills.

To see the final report for the project, go to http://library.nald.ca/item/10985. Other components of the project can be seen by clicking here http://library.nald.ca/item/11012 for the parent's guide, and here http://library.nald.ca/item/11061 for the facilitator's guide.

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Added: 2012-12-07

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Authors: Family Literacy Day Committee

Collection: Learning Materials

This document is filled with suggestions for learning activities that parents and children can do together during the winter months.

One activity is a family sing-along, with new winter-themed lyrics for favourite songs. For example, “The Hokey Pokey” becomes “The Winter Pokey” and “Jingle Bells” gets a new set of lyrics about a funny little snowman.

There are suggestions for building numeracy skills by counting mittens or measuring the length of snow angels.

The authors have included a list of picture books that focus on winter.

Added: 2012-02-10

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• Trucs et conseils pour la lecture en famille

Authors: Saskatchewan Literacy Network (SLN)

Collection: Learning Materials

In this video, a young mother gets some advice on how to incorporate literacy learning into everyday life.

The coordinator of family literacy for the Saskatchewan Literacy Network (SLN) explains that the world is full of opportunities for learning. For example, a parent can describe plants and animals observed on a walk in the woods, then ask the child about what he has observed.

Simple nursery rhymes and other kinds of word play are important for a child’s language development, she notes. As the child grows, parents can use activities like preparing a grocery list or figuring out what time it is to help develop literacy skills.

Added: 2012-07-24

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Tips and Activity Sheet for children

Series: Family Literacy Day 2011

Authors: ABC Life Literacy Canada

Collection: Learning Materials

This one-page tip sheet contains fun ideas to help children improve their literacy skills. The ideas include researching a favourite animal; starting a weekly family game night; and using a recipe to make a treat.

The authors have also included a word search puzzle with a literacy theme.

Added: 2010-12-17

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• Journée de l'alphabétisation familiale 2011 : Jouez avec les mots !

Authors: ABC Life Literacy Canada

Collection: Learning Materials

Family Literacy Day is observed annually on January 27 to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.

This activity booklet includes a colouring page, a crossword puzzle, a word find, a maze, and a simple recipe that a child could make with an adult. There is also a page where the child can write a story, based on a series of pictures.

While the booklet has been prepared specifically for Family Literacy Day, the activities would appeal to a child at any time of the year.

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• HSBC Bank Canada

Added: 2012-01-10

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• Livret d'activités pour la Journée de l'alphabétisation familiale

An Exploration of Content and Style

Authors: Kate Nonesuch

Collection: Research Materials

In this literature review, the author outlines the relationship of family math and family literacy, explores the importance of play in developing early skills, and traces the mathematical development of early childhood. She reviews several large and small scale family math programs, and discusses common findings as to what makes these programs successful. Finally, she notes some of the homework advice available to parents, in the context of home-school relationships. Except where noted, the examples reflect the experiences of the author.

Added: 2009-04-28

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Families Learning to Read and Write Together

Authors: NWT Literacy Council

Collection: Learning Materials

Family Tutoring is a family literacy program developed by the NWT Literacy Council to support school-aged children and their families in their efforts to develop reading and writing skills. The program is geared for parents, teacher’s assistants, and tutors who work with children at the emerging and early reader stages. Usually these children are in grades 1 to 4, however the reading strategies can be adapted for older children and youth who struggle with reading and writing.

The manual gives complete information on how to carry out the program. It offers the facilitators a checklist to plan a program, facilitating tips, and detailed directions and handouts for the 10 sessions that make up the complete program. Each session includes a welcome, review, warm-up activity, group discussion, reading strategy, craft activity, and closing. The manual also includes additional activities, Reader’s Theatre scripts, as well as useful resources and websites.

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• OLES

Added: 2010-01-08

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A guide to managing your money

Authors: Credit Canada

Collection: Learning Materials

This document, prepared by Ontario-based Credit Canada, includes a variety of information about basic money management.

The authors have included tips for avoiding overspending; tracking expenses; using credit wisely; and setting a budget. One section provides ideas for making household cleaners and beauty treatments from products found around the house.

The authors have also provided a section specifically for parents to help them teach their children about money management.

They have also included links to many websites that offer more information about money management.

Added: 2011-03-11

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Series: Little Chefs Program

Authors: Jonathan London

Collection: Learning Materials

This lesson plan is part of the Little Chefs program, a literacy-based cooking program for children and adults. Each Little Chefs unit includes a book and a recipe linked to the theme of the book, as well as crafts, rhymes and activities. The starting point of this lesson plan is a picture book by American author Jonathan London about a frog who decides to make his mother a cake.

The plan includes a list of the ingredients and equipment needed to make the cake. It also includes templates for a craft project.

Added: 2010-02-03

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Parent Guide

Authors: Department of Community and Cultural Affairs, Department of Education, Home and School Federation of PEI, La Fédération des parents de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard, PEI Literacy Alliance, Provincial Library Service

Collection: Learning Materials

This guide was prepared for parents of children in grades 1 to 3, the time when most children learn to read. The guide contains tips to help your child read and develop a love of reading. Choose the tips that are the most helpful and fun for you and your child. This guide comes with a warm welcome from PEI's libraries. A new library keycard is attached to the cover of the guide.

Added: 2006-06-13

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• Comment aider votre enfant à apprendre à lire et à aimer la lecture