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Little Chefs

Little Chefs is a cooking program for family literacy groups. Preparing any recipe involves literacy. Little Chefs has been updated to have a strong focus on numeracy. Units now include activities focused on numeracy development. Any time you talk and do things with preschool children, you help them

Module 3: Customizing and Sharing Your Plan

Skill Builders for Youth Annual Training

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Dates: November 30, December 1, 7, & 8 from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m

Information Package

Registration is limited – apply by November 26, 2020!

Cost to register – free!

Register here.

Physical Literacy and You! (P.L.A.Y. NWT)

Develop basic knowledge of physical literacy and what it meant to you as a professional, community member, and individual. Learn about the role you play in creating and supporting an environment that promotes activities that support physical literacy and encourages healthy active lifestyles. Of

Module 2: Planning a Community Event

Skill Builders for Youth Annual Training

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Dates: November 30, December 1, 7, & 8 from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m

Information Package

Registration is limited – apply by November 26, 2020!

Cost to register – free!

Register here.

Program Planning and Funding & Canada Learning Bond

Program Planning and Funding

Family Literacy programs are a great way to promote family literacy in your community. This session will explore different ideas for family literacy programs, ways you can partner with others in your community and how to apply for funding.  

Canada Learning Bond

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Module 1: The Importance of Oral Health

Speech and Language support in Family Literacy

Special Guest Wendy MacDonald, M.Sc,(A), R.SLP, S-LP(C): Trained at McGill University, Wendy has 34 years of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).  She started her own private practice, Communication Care Speech & Language Services, 15 years ago.  She has worked in the Northwest

Introduction to Family Literacy

Part A: Live, Wednesday, November 4

Part B: Pre-recorded, available anytime

The Introduction to Family Literacy workshop will explore the meaning of family literacy: how everyday activities such as cooking, making crafts and spending time together are literacy experiences for children. You will