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:
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The value and benefits of literacy for the whole family
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Skills and strategies to create a literacy-rich environment in the home
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Increased confidence of parents in their role as their child's first teacher
RHYMES THAT BIND
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Runs for one hour per week for 10 weeks in Athabasca, Boyle and Rochester (currently online through Facebook Live due to COVID-19)
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Provides a positive, supportive environment for parents through group-based delivery
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Uses circle time with adults and children during which rhymes, stories, and songs are shared and modeled
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Includes discussions about literacy
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Offers a nutritious snack each week
BOOKS FOR BABIES
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Encourages parents to discover the joy of reading with their babies
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Provides a learning opportunity for parents with infants, where book-sharing ideas are modeled
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Provides guidance on choosing appropriate books for their babies
WORDS WORK BOOK BAGS FOR BABIES
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Is a partnership with Athabasca & Boyle Health Units
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Provides a book bag with 2 books, literacy information and free library pass at 4-month immunization
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Provides third and fourth book at 6 & 12-month immunization