Look, Ma: It's Family Literacy Day!
Whether you're broadening your horizons or going for a quick junk-food hit of escapism, there is no better getaway than a good read. Here is momstown's roundup of fun and fantastic ways to help pass on the love of reading to your kids, on the eve of Family Literacy Day
At momstown, we love to read. Books, magazines, websites, graffiti . . . you name it. It's good for your brain, your outlook and your mood.
Family Literacy Day, which celebrates reading and learning, was launched by ABC Life Literacy Canada. Let's start with something quick and visual: How to have 15 minutes of fun a day.
Here at momstown, we have a huge list of book reviews for kids of all ages.
Literacy is one of our key program pillars; momstown kids get an early start on reading at Tales for Tots; Rhyme Rhythm and Read; and Alphabet Play, to name just three.
Check out more of our literacy-focused content here.
momstown Moncton talks to hugely popular children's author Jill Barber; and is giving away three fantastic, fun reads by Sheree Fitch to one lucky winner.
From the Orca Blog, five authors on the fun activities they share with their kids to promote learning.
This editor's unofficial crafting mentor, CBC Parents, puts together 8 easy activities that make learning fun.
At Scholastic Canada, from their Robert Munsch activities page to their quizzes, there's no shortage of reading-related good times.
You could win a copy of Munsch's Pyjama Day!
Today's Parent offers tips to get your kids interested in reading.
