Take Me Outside is the brainchild of Colin Harris. Born out of a childhood of happy, engaged outdoor experiences and inspired by our very own, Canadian icon, Terry Fox, the goal of Take Me Outside is to get school kids off screens and learning outside at school every day. Colin catapulted Take Me Outside by running 7600 kilometers across Canada. YouContinue reading “Take Me Outside Inspires”
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Kids Books 2 Support Outdoor Learning
Wild About Vancouver 2022 in Stanley Park included a booth sponsored by the B.C. Literacy Council. Hundred books, mostly for children, were given away to support outdoor learning. Following is an annotated bibliography of some of the favourites. These would be a great addition to Take Me Outdoor Week, and throughout the coming year. #getOUTdoorsContinue reading “Kids Books 2 Support Outdoor Learning”
From Your President: BCLCILA
Happy 2022 from The British Columbia Literacy Council of the International Literacy Association – January 28, 2022 I hope very much that you are well. Unfortunately we are not yet able to say Good Riddance to COVID. Linda Klassen, leading the charge in membership, recently attended an online meeting with close to 40 Chapter leaders from the United States,Continue reading “From Your President: BCLCILA”
Breathing New Life Into The BC Literacy Council aka ReadingBC
We are double vaxxed, enjoying the removal of some of the COVID restrictions and filled with enthusiasm for the 2021-2022 year. Our Annual General Meeting took place on November 25, 2021 in the Pendrell Room at the Sylvia Hotel. We are particularly delighted to introduce two of our newest executive members. Larkyn Froese is currently in theContinue reading “Breathing New Life Into The BC Literacy Council aka ReadingBC”
Creating School Community in Time of COVID-19
There has been a concerted effort in Canada to keep school open from Kindergarten to Grade 12 largely to address social-emotional needs for stability and predictability for students in their world. Other natural disasters have kept students from school with surprisingly little impact on their academic achievement. “When Hurricanes Katrina and Rita decimated Louisiana inContinue reading “Creating School Community in Time of COVID-19”
#WelcomeSyrianRefugees
On December 10th, 2015, Tecumseh Elementary School paused to celebrate Human Rights Day and to consider the plight of Syrian refugees. If you had a chance to read the Welcoming Syrian Refugees blog (Dec. 2015), you will remember that Marion Collins was reading Hannah’s Suitcase with her students and we had the idea to create peaceContinue reading “#WelcomeSyrianRefugees”
Building a Community of Literacy Educators
The BC Literacy Council of the International Reading Association (BCLCIRA), commonly known as ReadingBC, has long been committed to improving student engagement in books and proficiency in literacy. Members read journals such as The Reading Teacher, Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, attend conferences and get together to discuss things they have tried in their classroomsContinue reading “Building a Community of Literacy Educators”
Raising a Reader
I love this time of year when the Vancouver Sun Newspaper “Raise a Reader Campaign” guarantees that you can pick up the newspaper and participate in a very public celebration of parents, teachers, sports stars and children in the pursuit of reading. I love that on one Wednesday morning, it is possible for people inContinue reading “Raising a Reader”
Book Review: Nine Words Max By Dan Bar-el
Written by Dan Bar-el Illustrated by David Huyck Tundra Books 2014 Dan Bar-el brings his strength as a storyteller to audiences of young children to his work as an author. He works magic captivating young listeners. Max, the main character of his story, is every bit as verbal as the author but less successful atContinue reading “Book Review: Nine Words Max By Dan Bar-el”
Book Review: Taan’s Moons A Haida Moon Story
By Alison Gear Felt Illustrations by Kiki van dee Heiden with the Children of Haida Gwaii mckellar & martin Publishing Group Ltd. 2014 This book made me want to go back to the Haida Gwaii. It is a beautiful book and a celebration of the children of the Haida Gwaii who helped to make it. Continue reading “Book Review: Taan’s Moons A Haida Moon Story”
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