Creating a Literate Nation by Leveraging the Power of the Family

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Family fun with Thinkfinity

How Would You Feel?Looking for a fun, indoor activity to do as a family during these cold winter months? As the pioneer in Parents and Children Together Time (PACT) Time®, NCFL offers many activities that encourage families to spend meaningful time together. Parents and children of all ages can engage in literacy activities that bridge the gap between school and home. 

The Literacy House – take a tour of the Literacy House to find simple tips that turn everyday household activities into fun and educational interaction with parents and children.

How Would You Feel? – Become a participant in the civil rights movement as you sit-in at the Greensboro lunch counter that was so pivotal to the civil rights movement. This dramatic recreation encourages families to climb into the shoes of the different actors and discover the many perspectives on display during the historical event.

Go to http://www.famlit.org/activities to get started.

Want more tips for family engagement? NCFL has made many exciting contributions to Thinfinity.org, a powerful educational platform that is shaping family literacy programs nationwide. The Thinkfinity Literacy Network (TLN) offers free online courses for parents, including topics such as “How can I help my preschool child learn to read?”

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