The 14th annual Family Literacy Day takes place on Jan. 27 to encourage families to engage in at least 15 minutes of learning together on a daily basis.
With the busy lives parents lead, it can be tough to spend time learning as a family, which is why ABC Life Literacy Canada and Postmedia Raise-a-Reader have come together once again to present the Family Literacy Day Colouring Contest.
The Family Literacy Day colouring contest offers a great learning opportunity for families to practice their literacy skills. With an image of a town ready to be coloured in, parents can show children the different elements that make up a neighbourhood, teach them about colours and point out shapes.
Families across Canada can download the contest entry form at FamilyLiteracyDay.ca, colour it in and answer the fun image-related questions together.
Completed entries can be sent to ABC Life Literacy Canada for a chance to win one of 13 Family Literacy Day prize packs. The contest runs until Jan. 31.
"We are so pleased that Raise-a-Reader and its partnering newspapers have joined us once again this year to help extend the literacy message," said Margaret Eaton, ABC Life Literacy Canada President. "We had great success with the Family Literacy Day Colouring Contest last year, and are excited that more families will take part this year, ultimately helping to increase their family literacy skills."
All Canadians are invited to take a learning journey for Family Literacy Day 2012. Learning happens everywhere, and it's easy to make learning part of your daily life. For more information, including resources, more contests and event listings, visit FamilyLiteracyDay.ca.
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