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Family Literacy Day, January 27, 2025

Grab your favorite books because Family Literacy Day, is taking place on January 27, 2025.

This event raises awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Since 1999, schools, libraries, literacy organizations and other community groups across the country have taken part in the annual initiative.

This year’s theme is “Learn to be Green, Together.” Families are encouraged to make a pledge as a family to learn ways to be more green. Being green together is a fun way to learn as a family while being kind to the environment.

Family Literacy Day Honorary Chair, Barbara Reid, invites families to “Learn to be Green, Together” with these 10 activity ideas:

  1. Start an indoor garden: Learn about herbs and vegetables while growing your own food and reducing your carbon footprint.
  2. Visit a little free library: Recycling books is a great way to reuse items and get books for free. You can leave books for others too.
  3. Visit a national park or nature museum: Learn about the importance of preserving nature.
  4. Shop local at a flea market: Not only can you help support local businesses, it’s a great opportunity to practice your financial skills.
  5. Visit the local library: Borrow books about the environment to learn more about climate change and what you can do to help.
  6. Eat a meatless meal: Follow a recipe for a vegetarian meal and also boost your math and numeracy skills.
  7. Make a craft from recycled items: Get creative and see what you can make using plastic bottles, used clothing, or recycled cardboard.
  8. Go screen-free for the day: Play outside, read a book, or do a craft instead. Not only do these activities practice your learning skills, they also save electricity.
  9. Buy something second-hand: Buying used items instead of new is a great way to reduce waste and save money at the same time.
  10. Go on a nature scavenger hunt: Make a list of commonly found outdoor items, then go on a walk together with your list and see if you can find all the items.
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