"We were very impressed with the workshop. The workshop was well planned and very interactive. The children and adults all seemed to be enjoying themselves. It was nice to see the genuine enthusiasm of the staff and how it got the children participating. I highly recommend this workshop for families."
- Carmen and Dave E.
“My daughter is a very shy child, but just after attending one session with her Mom, I can see a big change in her. She is more confident.
I would recommend these kind of programs for shy kids where their parents are present. It helps to encourage them to participate in different kinds of activities. Thanks.”
-Varinderpal D.
For more information, call
905-791-1585.
Family Literacy Workshops
What is the Family Literacy Program?
The Family Literacy Program is a free series of 9 workshops designed for families with children up to six years of age.
Sessions are conveniently located at elementary schools and community locations throughout Peel. It's a great family time that helps prepare children for school.
Who leads these workshops?
Trained volunteers including, early childhood educators, teachers and other community professionals who are experienced and trained in early literacy lead the workshops.
What do we do at the workshops?
Parents learn tips to incorporate learning into everyday activities. For example:
- Folding the laundry can help your child learn to count, the meaning of words like bigger and smaller, as well as to recognize colours
- Teach your child math skills by counting the number of floors in your building or how many green cars you see on the way to the store?
Each workshop includes:
- Stories
- Songs
- Snack time
- A family activity
After participating in Family Literacy Program, parents have told us that they:
- Read to their children more often
- Have more books and other reading materials at home
- Have increased the amount of educational TV they watch as a family
Contact Us - Family Literacy Program Topics - Register Online - Volunteer
We recognize and thank the Peel District School Board, the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board, Ontario Institute for Child Studies, Conseil scolaire de district du Centre-Sud-Ouest and Conseil scolaire de district catholique Centre-Sud for their continued partnership in this project.
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