Family Literacy Week
Each January, families, schools, libraries and communities across BC celebrate Family Literacy Week.
It’s about families learning together through daily activities.
Across Canada, we celebrate ABC Life Literacy Canada’s Family Literacy Day on January 27th.
In BC, we celebrate Family Literacy Week January 26th – February 2nd, 2025. #FLW2025
This year’s theme for Family Literacy Day and Family Literacy Week is “Learn to be Green, Together.”
- Decoda provides themed resources every year to help you plan your events and activities.
- We also hold an annual Family Literacy Week contest for a chance to win prizes.
What is family literacy?
“Family literacy refers to the way parents, children, and extended family member use literacy at home and in the community. Family literacy occurs naturally during the routines of daily living and helps children and adults get things done.” – Hayden, R. & Sanders, M. (2007).
Check out our FREE 2025 Family Literacy Week resources.
Find activity sheets and great ideas to help your family or community celebrate Family Literacy Week!
Learn to be green, together. Family Literacy Week 2025 Resources
Check out our collection of past Family Literacy Week resources.
Here’s what to do:
- Download the poster and colour the page.
- Entries should be submitted as a photo or scanned PDF of the contest colouring page. You can also use a digital colouring program and email the file.
- Submit it to contest@decoda.ca.
Prizes
- One individual prize of a Family Literacy Gift Pack
- One class prize of $100 gift card
Contest Deadline:
February 2, 2025
Have your community’s Family Literacy Week events featured on our Community Events page!
To submit your event, please complete the form and once approved, it will be featured on the page.
Promote Family Literacy Week in your community with a media release and social media resources.
- Customize the Family Literacy Week media release template with your community event information.
- Download Family Literacy Week social media banners, post images and key messages.
The Province of British Columbia has officially proclaimed January 26-February 2, 2025, as Family Literacy Week in BC, celebrating the importance of literacy in families. This week-long event includes Family Literacy Day, a national celebration held every year on January 27 and organized by ABC Life Literacy Canada.
“Literacy is the foundation of opportunities and growth, widening our horizons and empowering people. During this Family Literacy Week, families will learn together how to reduce waste, save energy and live a more sustainable life. Our government is committed to supporting literacy programs and organizations that help build stronger, more connected communities throughout BC.” – Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs.
Each year, the Province provides more than $2 million to Decoda Literacy Solutions, BC’s provincial literacy organization, to support community literacy programs and initiatives in 400 communities, including Family Literacy Week. In 2024, the Province gave an additional $700,000 to communities to support these programs. The Province also contributes $500,000 to the Vancouver Sun’s annual Raise-a-Reader campaign in support of family literacy programs.
For more information on Family Literacy Week contact Maureen Kehler at mkehler@decoda.ca.