FAMILY LITERACY

Learning is a lifelong practice and begins with the help of parents and other adults in the community.

Our family literacy programs promote:

The value and benefits of literacy for the whole family
Skills and strategies to create a literacy-rich environment in the home
Increased confidence of parents in their role as their child's first teacher

Moms and Babies

RHYMES THAT BIND

Runs for one hour per week for 10 weeks in Athabasca, Boyle and Rochester (currently online through Facebook Live due to COVID-19)
Provides a positive, supportive environment for parents through group-based delivery
Uses circle time with adults and children during which rhymes, stories, and songs are shared and modeled
Includes discussions about literacy
Offers a nutritious snack each week

BOOKS FOR BABIES

Encourages parents to discover the joy of reading with their babies
Provides a learning opportunity for parents with infants, where book-sharing ideas are modeled
Provides guidance on choosing appropriate books for their babies

Child Reading in the Grass

Happy Kids with Books

WORDS WORK BOOK BAGS FOR BABIES

Is a partnership with Athabasca & Boyle Health Units
Provides a book bag with 2 books, literacy information and free library pass at 4-month immunization
Provides third and fourth book at 6 & 12-month immunization