2023’s Raise-A-Reader week is September 22-29! This campaign promotes family literacy and helps kids learn to read. Strong reading abilities have countless benefits in our lives, so the Decoda Literacy Foundation and the Vancouver Sun are collecting donations to promote this.
The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (ISPARC) is a provincial organization dedicated to improving the health of Indigenous peoples by supporting and encouraging physically active individuals, families, and communities. ISPARC’s Indigenous Physical Literacy Workshop provides an Indigenous lens and perspective to physical literacy. Attendees will be introduced to the concept of the Holistic…
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Early childhood educators are invited to take part in a FREE professional development seminar organized by the Douglas College ECE Program featuring Deb Smith, M.Ed. to explore Outdoor Learning Programs for kids. The event is scheduled for May 5th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm by Zoom. Outdoor nature learning is increasingly being recognized for the many…
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The Bank of Canada raised its interest rate to 0.5 per cent on Wednesday. This increases the cost of borrowing money in Canada. Here are 5 facts you need to know about the interest rates and inflation. 1. When The Bank of Canada (BOC) raises its interest rate, interest rates at all other banks in…
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January 27 is Family Literacy Day in Burnaby. This year’s theme is “Learning in the Great Outdoors”, which encourages families to make time for outdoor learning. Spending time in nature provides many cognitive benefits. Studies have shown that exposure to nature improves a child’s ability to learn and can even improve grades. In the age…
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We sincerely hope everyone is enjoying their final week of 2021. The new year is just around the corner, so let’s get ready by previewing some of the literacy events scheduled for the month of January 2022. Family Literacy Week: January 23-30 Thousands of schools, libraries, community groups and families across the country celebrate Family…
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As Canadians start to grapple with higher prices and record setting household debt due to the Covid-19 pandemic, financial literacy is becoming something of a buzzword. The problem is, schools do not place great importance in teaching people about personal finance. This means we have to teach ourselves. Luckily, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada…
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Saturday, April 10, 10:00amOnline on ZoomRegister online, at any BPL location, or call 604-436-5400. Are you a parent or caregiver with a young child who is learning English?Are you worried that your child may lose their home language or not learn English well enough? Join us for an online workshop, where you’ll learn practical tools to use…
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Are you a parent or caregiver raising a multilingual child?There are so many resources at Burnaby Public Library that you can use to support your child’s first language and to help them learn about other cultures. In this workshop, we’ll show you how to find these resources and we’ll also share tips and practical information…
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An online program for parents with children ages 0-6 yearsNew Immigrant Families and Refugees are welcome! This program includes:– Exploring the role of emotional well-being in early childhood– Become aware of your child’s emotions– Encourage healthy expressions of emotions– Parenting– Children’s developmental stages– Community resources– Connecting with other parents Learn together with your child through…
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