The Decoder
Family Literacy Week Edition
             January, 2017

Family Literacy Week has been proclaimed throughout BC!
This year's theme is "Tuning into Music"



The province of British Columbia, and dozens of communities across the province, have proclaimed January 22nd to 29th as Family Literacy Week. 

Decoda Literacy Solutions, with its partner organizations across British Columbia, is leading a province-wide campaign to celebrate Family Literacy Week 2017 online and in more than 400 communities (#FamilyLiteracyWeek). 

The theme for 2017, "Tuning into Music: Listen! Make! Move!" raises awareness of the vital role of creative play and music in children's lives and of the importance of engaging in play-based literacy activities as a family. 

Message from the Executive Director
Happy Family Literacy Week!

Hello, my name is Jacquie Taylor. This is the first time I have had the opportunity to introduce myself as the Executive Director of Decoda Literacy Solutions. I am very excited about leading the Decoda Literacy Solutions team in supporting the amazing literacy work that is happening in communities throughout BC
 
We are delighted that the Province of British Columbia has proclaimed January 22-29, 2017 as Family Literacy Week in BC!

Donor Spotlight:  Syrian families receive a Fresh Start thanks to literacy supporters
Longtime community supporters fund BC literacy programs

Thanks to an outpouring of support from community and corporate partners, 25 Syrian families with young children will participate in a family literacy program to help them adapt to their new life in Canada.


Tuning into Music: Listen! Make! Move!
Download family activity sheets and learn how children benefit through engaging with music

Children seem to have a natural ability to engage with music. It draws their attention and invites their participation. Musical activities are a form of play that encourages learning. Informal musical experiences are accessible to most families and have numerous benefits!