Literacy Week in honour of Family Literacy Day

In celebration of Family Literacy Day on Saturday, January 27, Inman has decided to focus  on a variety Literacy themes during the week.  Show your spirit for Literacy and participate!   

This is also an opportunity for families to read and engage in literacy-related activities. Download some activities in either English or French to participate at home from ABCLifeLiteracyCanada.ca

Monday – Learning through the Arts

• Bookmark Making
• Intermediates at YPC Monster Theatre Company Shakespeare’s Dream
• Teacher/Book Matching Challenge (Answers will be revealed on Friday)

Tuesday – Knowledge in your Pocket Day

• Write down a fact that you’ve learned this year and share it with someone at school.  It could be math equations, cool science facts, etc. anything you’ve discovered in your classroom. 

Wednesday – READ Shirt Day (must be appropriate for school)

• Wear a shirt with an awesome slogan
• Surprise reader 2:30

Thursday – Folk/Fairy Tale/Legends Day

• Teachers share a written or oral story.
• At home, share one that is your all time favourite.  The image below can be used help students understand where their story may fit.

Teacher Resource on Fairy Tales, Folktales, Fables, Legends, Myths.

Friday – Literacy Celebration

• Reading Club Acknoweledgments
• Special Skit
• Answers to the Matching Teacher’s Favourite Book Challenge

Saturday – Family Literacy Day – How will you celebrate?