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 celebrated Family Literacy Week January 25 – February 1, 2026. #FLW2026
This year’s theme for Family Literacy Day and Family Literacy Week was “Make mealtime family learning time.”
- 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 2026 Family Literacy Week resources.
Find activity sheets, fact sheets, and great ideas to help your family or community celebrate Family Literacy Week!
Make mealtime family learning time. Family Literacy Week 2026 Resources
Check out our collection of past Family Literacy Week resources.
Congratulations to our winners!
Congratulations to the individual prize winner of our Family Literacy Week contest draw: Christine S. from Fort St. John! She has won a family literacy kit.
Congratulations to the class prize winners of our Family Literacy Week contest draw: The students in the CLB 1-3 LINC class at Archway Community Services in Mission, B.C.! They have won a $100 gift card.
Thank you to everyone who entered the contest!
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The Province of British Columbia has officially proclaimed January 25 – February 1, 2026, 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.
“Family Literacy Week reminds us that when families learn together through simple routines, they strengthen relationships and develop skills that improve quality of life and last a lifetime. Our government will continue supporting opportunities for lifelong learning so families can thrive and children have more opportunities to learn, grow and succeed.”
– Christine Boyle, Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs.
For more information on Family Literacy Week contact Maureen Kehler at mkehler@decoda.ca.