Crack open your favourite book because January 27th is Family Literacy Day! Whether you have been reading a lot due to local restrictions or are just starting up again, today is a good time to reflect on your reading journey. To celebrate this year we’ve gathered together some enriching resources and have a special gift from FESA Facilitator and Trainer, Shawna Linklater. History of Family Literacy Day: Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness abo

For better or for worse, the pandemic is still affecting our daily lives. Naively, many of us thought that 2021 would bring a COVID-free fresh start, but unfortunately, we are all still stuck within the same lockdown conditions as last year. FESA recognizes the difficult situation this puts many of our participants in, so we wanted to come up with some ways to make this a little bit easier for those who may be struggling. Firstly, we are in the motion of moving many of our pr

During the winter months some days are better spent inside. Instead of your kids spending the day as a couch potato, you can use these online resources to make daily literacy activities fun for your kids. Epic Books This website offers a collection of books. There is a variety books with range of skill level and many functions within the website. This online platform can be accessed by most electronic devices that can connect with the internet. This is a fun platform to impro

When reflecting upon this year many words come to mind: struggle, fear, uncertainty, anxiety, sadness, loss. This has been a time of immense challenge. Low literate learners and vulnerable families served by FESA are confronted with these very challenges all the time, not just during a year defined by a pandemic. Without literacy and foundational learning their worlds remain profoundly limited. FESA understands their learning journey takes courage, commitment and fortitude. W