Food and Literacy are a Good Combination
Activities with food can be effective in learning and reinforcing literacy skills.
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Stress and Trauma Impact Children’s Learning
Stress and trauma make it difficult for a child to learn.
The Impact of Trauma on Learning in Adults
Early as well as recent trauma has an impact on learning in adults.
Health Literacy Resources – Made in BC
October is Health Literacy Month! Adult literacy students want to learn something that is relevant to them. Health is both an interesting and practical topic for most students. Locally produced …
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 …
CIWA Health Literacy Resources
Limited language and literacy skills can be a barrier to accessing healthcare services. The Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association has launched a new set of free Health Literacy Resources that are …
ABC Health Matters Workbooks
A recent blog post from ABC Life Literacy Canada reminds us of The importance of health literacy during a pandemic. It also points to free health literacy resources for adults. …
Work Safe BC COVID-19 Safety Plan Tool
All employers in BC are required to develop a COVID-19 Safety Plan with policies, guidelines, and procedures to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission. WorkSafeBC has developed a COVID-19 Safety …
Mindfulness for Stress Relief
All of the changes that continue to happen during the COVID-19 pandemic have created stress. Some people have found that mindfulness activities are helpful. The activities don’t have to be …