There are a million ways to encourage kids to get involved in language, literacy and learning. Many of the day to day things that we do with our children have a huge impact on their development.
Literacy instructors can use this election how-to resource, developed by the Northwest Literacy Council, to teach their students about the election process. Elections come with their own vocabulary, jargon and challenges. They can be intimidating to a learner who is not familiar with the process, but elections are also a great opportunity to build literacy skills.
Reading and picture bingos are a great way to engage children and families in learning. Included here are several bingos that can be used with children of different ages. Word Bingo can be used with children in grades 2-8. Picture Bingo can be used with young children and the Alphabet Bingo can be used with pre-school and kindergarten children.
This document includes instructions on how to play a variety of games, plus supporting materials. The playing of these games by adults may help to improve literacy levels.
This document provides instructions, posters, invitations, etc. needed to organize, advertise, and hold a “family literacy activities night” to be enjoyed by the whole community. This event is a great way to promote reading in the family and community.
Celebrate Literacy in the NWT
NWT Literacy Council : Literacy Games for Adults
People of all ages can play literacy games. They can be a lot of fun. They can:
This document provides instructions, posters, invitations, etc. needed to organize, advertise, and run a “reading circle” for all ages. Reading circles are a great way to promote reading in the family and in the community.
This document provides instructions, posters, invitations, etc. needed to organize, advertise, and run a “literacy treasure hunt” for all ages. A literacy treasure hunt is a great family activity for the whole community.
PDF version also available in sections.This document has everything you need to advertise, run and organize a “word bingo – synonym version” for all ages. The synonym version of word bingo is a great activity for the whole family.
PDF version also available in sections.This document has everything you need to advertise, run and organize a “word bingo” for all ages. Word bingo is a great activity for the whole family.
This resource is for anyone who works with and cares for young children. This booklet gives suggestions on how to help children discover the love of reading. On the Right Track provides information on how to help children with learning for each developmental stage. It provides learning activities and suggested reading material for young children.
