Building Relationships with Students During COVID-19
Strong relationships are key to learning. Many of the actions you see in the above video are not possible now. But the need for connection remains. How do teachers …
Read All About Lit
Find resources and research relevant to the literacy community in our Read All About Lit blog.
Getting Started: A Guide to Adult Literacy in BC
Have you ever wondered: What needs to be in place to start an adult literacy program? How do you approach training tutors? What needs to be considered in program planning …
International Literacy Day 2020
Today is International Literacy Day! This year’s theme is Literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond, with a particular focus on the role of educators and teaching …
Teacher Self-Care Tips
Self-care is particularly important for teachers this year. It’s not always easy, but here are some tips. For more ideas, read Educator Resilience and Trauma-Informed Self-Care Self-Assessment and Planning …
Literacy matters to me: Gwen’s story
When Gwen came to Canada from China in 1954, she was 22 years old. She was a young mother who needed to support her family. Gwen worked long hours at …
Family Literacy Matters – More Than Ever!
COVID-19 has created big changes for families. In addition to a rapid growth in at-home activities, there have been new expectations and changes in family dynamics. Many changes haven’t been …
Workplace Literacy Matters – More Than Ever!
Workplace literacy helps keep us and the people we work with productive, healthy and safe. COVID-19 has made this even more noticeable since everyone has had to adapt to new …
Digital Literacy Matters – More Than Ever!
Digital literacy helps us use technology to find, evaluate, use and share information. With physical distancing due to COVID-19, many in-person activities – work, school, family and friends – have …
Health Literacy Matters – More Than Ever!
Health literacy helps us make informed choices for our health every day. This has become particularly noticeable during the COVID-19 pandemic, when it has been important for everyone to act …
Enjoy nature, close to home
Children and their families benefit from going outside, even when they can’t go too far from home. Read about it in Why nature play is so good for kids, especially …