Literacy Week 2014

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Get outside, play and make memories ogy. The Canadian Pediatric Society recommends no more than two hours of screen time per day and children under two years old should watch even less, if any. Yet a 2010 Kaiser Foundation study showed that 75 percent of elementary aged children have TVs in their bedrooms and on average use 7.5 hours of entertainment technology per day. That’s three to four times the recommended amount.

It’s not just children we have to worry about. Psychologists are also worried about adults and teens who are connected 24-7 to their media multi-tasking. A Nielsen survey found that teens send an average of 3,417 texts a month, or seven per hour.

We are concerned about all the experi-

ences we are missing while immersed in our multimedia world; those interactions and outdoor activities we remember of our childhood days.

Join us Thursday, January 23 @ 6.30pm at the Henry Grube Education Centre for a presentation by Deborah MacNamara, counselor and educator, on “Raising Children in a Digital World.” How do we prepare them for living in this new world and yet preserve what is required for healthy development?

Interior Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week, January 20-27th, 2014, is about finding a healthy balance between screen-time and family time, between sedentary activity and physical activity.

Throughout the week, the City of Kam-

Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week Committee Fiona Clare, Literacy in Kamloops (LinK) Traci Anderson, Boys & Girls Club of Kamloops Andrea Wallin, School District 73 Tricia Persad, School District 73 Cara Graden, City of Kamloops

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Maureen Doll, Kamloops Early Language & Literacy initiative (KELLI) Emily Olsen, TNRD Library System Meghan Porath, TRU Tourism student Hannah Coulter, PacificSport Interior BC

loops and many organizations host free events and activities for families to enjoy (see the schedule of events on pages S10 & S11).

Teachers will encourage their students to limit screen time with the Unplug and Play Challenge. Participating classes will be entered in a draw to win prizes donated by the City of Kamloops, PacificSport, the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops, and the Kamloops Blazers.

ABC Family Literacy Day at the Henry Grube Education Centre on Saturday, January 25 from 9:00 a.m. to noon wraps up the week. Enjoy a morning of fun for the whole family with story telling, songs, crafts, and play.

In support of Family Literacy Day, January 27, we encourage you to take time every day to read or do a learning activity.

Just 15 minutes a day can improve the literacy skills of both parents and children.

Visit www.familyliteracyday.ca for 15-minute activities to get started.

Let’s disconnect from our screens and enjoy reconnecting with each other as we play, read, learn and have fun together.

proudly supports

January 20th - 27th, 2014

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t is worth taking a trip down memory lane when trying to understand the issues of raising children in the digital world – children who cannot imagine a world without cell phones, laptops, video games, iPads and iPods.

Many of us recall childhoods spent mostly outdoors, playing Hide-and-Seek, riding bikes, building forts, and climbing trees; falling into bed exhausted, ready for a cuddle and bedtime story. Today many children are mostly indoors, sitting for hours, stimulated only by images flashing across a screen. Childhood memories for many of today’s children will be a lot different.

The impact of the digital age is yet to be seen, but early evidence raises some red flags. Studies show that too much ‘screen time’ is linked to obesity, declining levels of fitness and nutrition, and sleeping problems. In 2005, the New England Journal of Medicine predicted that “for the first time in two centuries, the current generation of children… may have shorter life expectancies than their parents.”

Our children are overdosing on technol-

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From singing songs to sorting laundry ith Interior Savings as the presenting sponsor, Literacy in Kamloops (LinK) and many community partners celebrate Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week Jan. 20 - 27, 2014. Built upon Family Literacy Day Jan. 27, created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999, this week raises awareness of the importance of family literacy and finding a healthy balance between screen time and family time. http:// abclifeliteracy.ca/fld/family-literacy-day Family literacy is about the many ways families develop and use literacy skills – like enjoying a storybook together, playing word games, singing songs and silly rhymes, sharing everyday tasks such as grocery shopping, sorting laundry, and cooking together.

Just 15 minutes a day doing a fun learning activity together can improve a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and help parents improve their skills as well.

LinK programs that promote family literacy include: • Interior Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week — about finding a balance between recreational screen-time and activities needed for healthy development https://www.facebook.com/unplugandplayweek http://www.screensmart.ca/screens_ health • Heap the Honda Children’s Book Drive Challenge — local elementary schools and the community donate thousands of gently used and new children’s books which are made available free to families

• Bright Red Bookshelves — free books for children to take home and keep. Bookshelves located at: A E Perry Elementary, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kamloops, Big Little Science Centre, Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops, Downtown YMCA-YWCA, Interior Community Services, Kamloops Child Development Centre, Kamloops Immigrant Services, Marion Schilling Elementary, Secwepemc Child and Family Services Agency, Stuart Wood Elementary, Tournament Capital Centre, White Buffalo Aboriginal Health Society & Resource Centre, Westsyde Pool.

Our thanks to Faith Bailey who organizes the donated books and the Kiwanis Club of Kamloops that keeps the shelves stocked • KRCC Storybook Project — gives inmates the opportunity to choose a book to read to their child or grandchild, record their reading with a John Howard Society volunteer, and have the book and recording mailed to the child • Come Read with Me Grade 1 parent/ child sessions — gives parents the opportunity to learn positive reading strategies to help their children become lifelong readers • One-to-One Children’s Literacy Program — trains volunteers to provide reading support and encouragement to tentative readers in grades 1 – 7 over 10 to 12 weeks For more information on volunteer opportunities or programs contact: Fiona Clare, Literacy Outreach Coordinator 250-319-9653 literacyinkamloops@ gmail.com, www.literacyinkamloops.com.

Help develop a love of the written word by spending just 15 minutes each day with your child doing a fun learning activity.

Literacy promotion creates more vibrant community Literacy is a cause near and dear to our hearts at the Kamloops Daily News. Naturally, there’s some self-interest in that, but it’s much more. Lack of literacy is more than just a social stigma; it’s a serious handicap to functioning in our society today. It affects families’ incomes, their health and their quality of life. Teaching people to be functionally literate gives them the tools they need to stand on their own and contribute to society – and that makes for a

stronger society for all of us. Literacy fights crime, improves family health and makes the entire community more prosperous – and that’s good news for everyone.

We’re proud to bring the Raise a Reader initiative to Kamloops, which last year raised more than $80,000 for literacy initiatives, and to support Family Literacy Week.

— Tim Shoults, Publisher Kamloops Daily News

Literacy in Kamloops Community Partners working together to meet the literacy needs of everyone

New partners always welcome!

We would like to thank the Province of British Columbia, Decoda Literacy Solutions, Raise-a-Reader Kamloops and United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo for their support

Email: literacyinkamloops@gmail.com Website: www.literacyinkamloops.com

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Literacy isn’t just about reading books, it’s about participating in every day activities

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Literacy begins moments after birth

Enriching the first years of a child’s life with language is vital to his or her success in school with the pre-literacy skills they need to have early school success and a lifelong love of learning.

Family Programs • Parent-Child Mother Goose Program –

Ages birth to five: A community based group experience for parents and grandparents with their babies and young children to experience the spark of delight and magic that comes from enjoying a favorite rhyme or song together; offered in a variety of community settings • Family Fun with Literacy Nights at Northills and Sahali Centre Malls – For the whole family: A monthly family night for parents and their pre-school and elementary school age children to participate in activities that support language and literacy development. Typically held the last Friday of the month and alternating between Northills and Sahali Mall.

• ABC Family Literacy Day – For the whole family: Held Jan. 25, 2014 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Henry Grube Educational Centre for families with their pre-

The Family Literacy Day Committee Emily Olsen, TNRD Library System Sue Lissel, Make Children First Wendy Grono, KELLI Maureen Doll, KELLI Adina Jeanes, Kamloops Y-CCRR Melissa Baker, City of Kamloops

The Parent-Child Mother Goose program is a great way for parents and their children to reconnect, and find great songs and stories to share with one another.

Cathy Faliszewski, Speech and language Pathology (SLP) – Interior Health Brianne Loyer – SLP, Interior Health Denise Anderson, City of Kamloops Steve Ayres, B-100 Judy Dunn, School District 73

school and school age children to enjoy storytellers, musicians, interactive community stations , make crafts ,face painting, a physical literacy room and a quiet room with story song yoga.

• Mother Goose/Teddy Bear Picnic — For the whole family: June 19, 2014 at Prince Charles Park from 11 to 1p.m. for families with babies and pre-school children to enjoy storytelling, musicians, singa-longs, the largest Mother Goose circle in BC, crafts and physical activities that pro-

because my first years are critical to my lifelong health and development

mote oral and gross motor development

Contact Information

For more information, contact: KELLI – Kamloops Early Language & Literacy Initiative, Maureen Doll, project co-ordinator at 250-554-3134 ext. 582, or email kelli@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca.

Check for current events at www.interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca or at the Kamloops Parent-Child Mother Goose Facebook page.

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iteracy begins at birth – talk, sing, read, listen and play with your child each day. The Kamloops Early Language and Literacy Initiative is comprised of a partnership of early childhood professionals, community members and parents, all with a commitment to building early language and literacy skills in preschool children.

Based on research over the last decade, KELLI supports the principle that literacy begins moments after birth in the exchanges of face to face gestures and sounds between a parent and child. What children learn about language orally in the first five years of life determines the difficulty or ease with which they learn to read when they get to school. The growth that occurs in the first three years of life is greater than any other time in human development.

KELLI provides a continuum of early literacy information, programs and family literacy events to families with children from birth to age five in Kamloops. The goal is that more children will enter kindergarten

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Developing strong, responsible citizens Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops has provided services to children and families since 1955 ates a technology balance between face to face interactions with mentors supporting youth with their homework and computer technology to further their educational goals.

Once enrolled in the program, the youth are matched with a mentor who they meet with every week. Youth attend weekly and if they stay with the program for two years, they are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship to put towards a form of post-secondary education. Space is available for youth to join in the Rogers Raising the Grade Program. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or would like information please contact Deandra Tousignant at youth@bgckamloops. com or 250-554-5437.

The Power Start Program Power Start reduces a variety of barriers affecting families, and children’s ability to get to school. Power Start addresses the issue of early school leaving at the age when children begin to determine their attitudes about school. Power Start began in 2009 in response to a demonstrated need when the Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops was contacted by a school Principal who recognized that many elementary aged children were chronically absent from school. The core components of the program service are: to ensure children have safe and reliable transportation to school, nutritious breakfasts and recess snacks, energizing recreational opportunities and basic hygiene (brushing teeth and washing face and hands). This

Kamloops Boys and Girls Club provides safe rides to and from school and special events.

program operates every school day in three schools. Currently there are 80 children registered and waitlists are increasing, which speaks to the demand for the program.

Power Start is more than just a ride to school and a nutritious breakfast; it’s about connecting kids to caring adults with the goal of bridging the gap between home and school. Power Start is an innovative pro-

gram where Boys and Girls Club staff and volunteers work in partnership with school staff to provide a sense of belonging for children in a warm and caring environment, often for children who may be disengaged from school. Such a simple idea with huge impact!

Contact Information: Traci Anderson, Executive Director, 250-554-5437.

Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops MISSION STATEMENT To provide a safe, supportive place where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships and develop confidence and skills for life.

Phone: 250 554-KIDS (5437) Website: www.bgckamloops.com

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oys and Girls Club of Kamloops has been providing quality social recreational programming for children, youth and families in our community since 1955. Boys and Girls Club programs help to ensure that the children and youth who participate in the Club develop into strong, responsible, confident, caring and active citizens of tomorrow. We value lifelong learning and believe children and youth benefit from community support to achieve their educational goals. Through many partnerships we offer flexible educational programming. For a complete list of programs and services call 250-554-5437 or visit our website at www.bgckamloops.com.

Rogers Raising the Grade The Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops has launched a new program called Rogers Raising the Grade. Rogers Raising the Grade is an out-of-school program that helps young people aged 12 to 19 who are at risk of dropping out of school, explore, set and achieve their academic and future goals. The program provides mentorship, homework support, and access to quality technological resources in our new technology centre. One of the most effective components of the program is keeping the youth engaged in the learning process by providing them with the opportunity to delve into their interests.

While a large component of the program is done on the computers, a key focus of the program is to engage the kids in activities outside of the technological realm. This cre-

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Something for everyone at TNRD library “We provide resources for a lifetime of personal growth, learning and enjoyment.”

• Summer Reading Club has various programs and incentives to encourage reading when kids might be inclined to avoid books altogether. Funny Business! is the theme for 2014.

Programs for Teenagers • The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a great volunteer opportunity for students in grades seven to 12 to plan events and advise on teen services at the library. See our website for other teen events.

• Various Teen events: Ages 13 to 18.

Check our website for events.

Programs for Adults • Free Computer Classes: From beginning basics to digital photography.

• Book Clubs: Offered at both North Kamloops and Kamloops libraries.

• Book Club Sets: Includes nine copies of a book, one audio book and a book club guide.

• Good Reads and Rapid Reads: Short, easy English adult books.

• Genealogy Research: B.C. Vital Statis- Rock-a-Bye Baby is a great program for children up to one-year and their caregivers to enjoy songs, rhymes and lullabies. tics and Census microfilm.

• Audio Books for the visually impaired and Readers Home Service Unable to go to the library? Let us bring the library to you.

Downloadable Audiobooks and eBooks are great for eReaders and MP3 players.

“We provide resources for a lifetime of personal growth, learning and enjoyment.”

Head to the library

Kamloops Library, Downtown 100-465 Victoria St. 250-372-5145

North Kamloops Library 693 Tranquille Rd. 250-554-1124

Online: www.tnrdlib.com, or email questions to: questions@tnrdlib.ca

“We provide resources for a lifetime of personal growth, learning and enjoyment.”

Kamloops Library #100-465 Victoria Street 250-372-5145

Libr ary System

North Kamloops Library 693 Tranquille Road 250-554-1124

ON THE WEB: www.tnrdlib.ca Email questions to: questions@tnrd.ca

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here are 13 library locations and one bookmobile. The programs below are offered at the Kamloops and North Kamloops Libraries. Contact us or visit our website for more information.

All programs and resources are free.

Programs for children up to five years of age • Rock-a-Bye Baby: For babies up to one year old, with their caregivers. Songs, rhymes and lullabies.

• Parent-Child Mother Goose programs: For parents and babies/toddlers. Songs, rhymes and a snack.

• Tiny Tunes: For babies/toddlers with their caregivers. Songs, rhymes and stories.

• Family Story Time. Songs, rhymes and stories for the whole family.

• Preschool Story Time: For three- to fiveyear olds. A chance to socialize without parents, singing songs and reading stories.

Programs for School-aged Children • After School Club: Fun activities for ages six to 12.

• Craft Club: Crafts for ages 6 to 12.

• Lego Club: For all kids (with their caregivers) who love LEGO! • Story Dog: For children who need a little extra TLC with their reading. Children read aloud to a St. John’s Ambulance Therapy dog to practice their reading.

• Read Sing Play is a one hour ABC and 123 themed story and playtime for four and five year olds.

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Swim, dance and skate for literacy

City of Kamloops, Parks and Recreation offers a range of programs and activities for all ages Girls Club Tuesday, Jan. 21 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., sign up is required call 250-8283500 •Skate for Literacy, Valleyview Arena Wednesday, Jan. 22, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

“Loonies for Literacy” donations accepted • Family Fun Swim at Westsyde Pool, Jan. 20 from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

• Family Day at the Kamloops Children’s Museum. Jan. 25, from 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

• Mother Goose Swim at Canada Games Pool, Jan. 26, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

• Belly Dancing – Mother and Daughter, Tournament Capital Centre Sunday, Jan. 26 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Sign up is required call 250-828-3500 Come explore the Kamloops Children’s Museum, Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Founded on the belief that learning can be fun and entertaining, children have the opportunity to use many learning styles such as visual, manual, interactive and creative. There is space for active, unstructured play, dress-up, games or a quiet corner for reading, drawing and talking. A great place for developing and nurturing literacy skills together.

For more information, call 250-8283576 or check out the www.kamloops. ca/museum. Free admission on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 in support of ABC Family Literacy Week!

City of Kamloops

Explore the Kamloops Children’s Museum on Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and discover a place children can learn and have fun at the same time. On Jan. 22, head to the Valleyview Arena for Skate for Literacy from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Parks Recreation and Cultural Services is proud to be a partner in supporting

Unplug and Play for Family Literacy Week January 20 – 27, 2014

For full event information visit www.kamloops.ca

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ity of Kamloops, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is pleased to partner with Literacy in Kamloops (LinK) for the fourth annual Interior Saving Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week.

Literacy is about much more than just reading and writing. It is about interacting and engaging with the community that we live in. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services offers a wide range of programs and activities for all ages. One of our goals for children and youth programming is to create a strong, healthy foundation for active living. Swimming, dancing, skating as well as music, arts and heritage programs help develop social, creative and physical literacy skills as well as help us learn about different cultures and the history of our city.

We encourage Kamloops families to unplug and play; to disconnect from their electronic devices and build literacy skills through playing, talking, singing, reading and doing things together.

In support of Family Literacy Week we hope that you take the time to participate in the free fun activities that are being offered at city facilities as well as other activities during Interior Savings Unplug and Play Family Literacy Week.

• Urban Street Design Workshop for Teens: MacArthur Island Boys and

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B.C. students performing better than most Teachers, parents and community members are working together to support readers

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School District 73 is part of a provincial intiative called Changing Results for Young Readers, focusing on what teachers can do to help students learn to read and learn to love reading.

will happen next? What part do you like best?

Make reading fun! Home-reading should be an enjoyable experience for children and their parents or caregivers.

Praise your child for trying hard, reading

smoothly, self-correcting, and for sharing time with you.

Keep reading!

Preteens and teens should read for enjoyment, too. It takes about 10 000 hours to become accomplished at any task. Reading

is no different from learning how to play instruments or becoming good at sports. It takes time and commitment to become skilled at reading, but the reward is worth it: strong literacy skills needed for the 21st Century!

School District No. 73 Building Strong Connections between School and Family Literacy

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ood news! The Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (2011) found that B.C.’s Grade 4 students are among the world’s top readers at their grade. The Programme for International Student Assessment (2012) reported that students aged 15 in B.C. performed above the Canadian average in reading.

Clearly teachers, parents, and community members are working together to support our readers.

School District No. 73 is proud to be part of a provincial initiative called Changing Results for Young Readers, which focuses on what teachers can do to help students learn to read and learn to love reading.

Start reading!

Parents can help children become lifelong readers. In fact, children’s author Emilie Buchwald writes, “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” Here are some ways to support home-reading: Read together every day. If your child hears you read aloud, he or she will know what fluent reading sounds like.

Find books that interest your child and let him or her choose what to read. It’s more than okay for your child to reread favourites, even if the books seem easy. Practice makes perfect!

Let your child see you reading. Your child looks up to you and wants to do what you’re doing.

Talk with your child about books. What do the pictures show? What do you think

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Schedule of

Events

Leading up to the week

Jan 18 Dinosaurs! With Donald Bouffard Kamloops Library 100-465 Victoria Street 11:00am-12:30pm A hands on adventure where children of all ages can learn about dinosaurs, fossils and more! Free Susan 250-372-5145 Science Story Big Little Science Centre 10:30am-4 pm In recognition of Unplug and Play Week for Literacy, stories will be read by scientists every hour on the half hour starting at 10:30. Free.

250-554-2572 Jan 19 Family Storytime – Literacy Day Edition Kamloops Library 100-465 Victoria Street 1:00-1:30pm Drop-in Family Storytime with snacks and hot chocolate Free. Susan 250-372-5145 Drum, Shake, Play! #200-121- Summit Drive 1:30 – 3:00 pm KamloopsDrumConnection.com & Let’s Move Studio Join drum circle and celebrate making music together. You can drum, play hand held percussion instruments, sing, dance, clap, bob your head. It is all about playing together, creating rhythm and having a good time! Register ahead of time to borrow a drum.

Raven 250-828-2953

Monday, January 20

Tiny Tunes TNRD North Kamloops Library 693 Tranquille Road 10:15-10:45am For babies, toddlers and their parents/caregivers. Join us for songs, rhymes and fun! Drop-in. Free Andy 250-554-1124

Come Bake with Me The Salvation Army 344 Poplar Street 3-7:00pm Join us for Cookie baking. Free Heather 250-554-1611 Free Swim Westsyde Pool and Community Centre 859 Bebek Road 6:30-8:00pm City of Kamloops Come out for a swim for the entire family. Free Micah 250-828-3378

Tuesday, January 21

Family Games Night Kamloops Library 100-465 Victoria Street 6:00-8:00pm Unplug and play a variety of games with your family! Free Susan 250-372-5145 Urban Street Art Design LinK/City of Kamloops McArthur Island Boys and Girls Club 6:00-8:00pm Learn the basic of Urban Street Art Design – participants will create their own art piece on a canvas and as a group design work on a skate board deck. For ages 13+ Free, sign-up required by Friday, January 17, course# 222684 250-828-3611

Wednesday, January 22

Stretch, Read and Relax CCRR, Old John Tod School, 435 McGowan Ave. Kamloops YM-YWCA – Child Care Resource and Referral A playful yoga and literacy program. A parent participating activity for children under 5. Free Janis 250-372-7791 Teen Games Night North Kamloops Library 693 Tranquille Road 6:00-8:00pm Come out and play some games and have some snacks.

Ages 13-18. Free Emily 250-376-3526

4 Skate for Literacy Valleyview Arena 6:00 – 8:00 pm City of Kamloops Public Skate get active with your family today with Unplug and Play! Free/Donations Accepted for Loonies for Literacy Nicole 250 828 3653 Blazers Game Heap the Honda Blazers Game Interior Savings Centre 7:00 pm Bring a children’s book to the Blazers Game for Heap the Honda Book Drive.*Fee, Price of Ticket

Thursday, January 23

After School Club North Kamloops Library 693 Tranquille Road 3:00-4:00pm Drop-in for children ages 6-12 years olds. Snacks, games, crafts and lots of fun! Free Andy 250-554-1124 Senior’s Tea TNRD Kamloops Library 100-465 Victoria Street 2:00-4:00pm Join us at the Kamloops Library for tea, goodies, live entertainment and good company. Free Laurel 250-372-5145 Explore the Gallery Kamloops Art Gallery 465 Victoria Street 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Free admission at the Gallery every Thursday Marlaina 250 -374-2405 Family Games Night Kamloops Library 100-465 Victoria Street 6:00-8:00pm Unplug and play a variety of games with your family. Free Susan 250-372-5145

FREE

unless price listed

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Raising Children in a Digital World Henry Grube Education Centre 6:30-8:30 Make Children First – Kamloops Deborah MacNamara. Free Judy 250-376-4543 or 250-371-1920

Friday, January 24

You’re Not the Boss of Me Henry Grube Education Centre 8:30-11:30am Make Children First – Kamloops. Free Deborah MacNamara – Understanding resistance in children.

Judy 250-376-4546 or 250-371-1920 Family Storytime TNRD North Kamloops Library 693 Tranquille Road 10:15-10:45am Drop-in for families with children 2-5 years old. Join us for stories, songs and puppets! Free Andy 250-554-1124 Family Crafts Interior Public Health 519 Columbia Street 10:15-2:30pm Drop in for children under 5 and their caregivers. Join Next Steps for crafts, snacks, beverages and each family can take home their creation. Free Andy 250-851-7300 Friday Fun North Kamloops Library 693 Tranquille Road 3:00-4:30pm This special after school event is for the whole family! Come and play some of your favorite games! Free Andy 250-554-1124 Bokwa Fitness Class Let’s Move Studio 200-1201 Summit Drive 5:00-5:50pm A new and fun dance fitness class suitable for all ages. Free Shalen Curle 250-852-0564

Family Night Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops McArthur Island Club 5:30-7:30pm Family Science Night Free, sign-up required by Thursday Jan 23 @ 5pm Rebecca 250-554-5437 Ext. 203 Energy! Youth Night at the Y Downtown Y 400- Battle Street 7-9:00pm Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA Climb an iceberg in the water, play water polo, games and snack provided! Something for everyone. Come out and have fun. For 13-17 year olds. Free Janis 250-372-7791

Saturday, January 25

ABC Family Literacy Day Henry Grube Education Centre 9:00am-12:00pm ABC Family Literacy Day Committee Come enjoy the wrap-up to Unplug and Play! Crafts, activities, storytime, entertainment and more. Free Maureen 250-554-3134 ext 582 Free Admission Day at the Museum Kamloops Museum and Archives 207 Seymour Street 9:30am-4:30pm Free admission to Museum! Come out and enjoy our history Melissa 250-828-3576 Explore the Main Gallery KAC Main Gallery at the Old Courthouse 7 Seymour Street West 10:00am-4:00pm Kamloops Arts Council Explore watercolour paintings and field journals from this region by artist/naturalist Lyn Baldwin. Free Kathy 250-372-7323 Construct It! Big Little Science Centre 10 am – 4pm Join us for exciting hands-on construction fun using Lego, Megablocks and more. Materials will be out in different locations for children and families to create their own amazing forms. Free 250-554-2572

Thanks to all of our Literacy in Kamloops Partners and Sponsors

FREE

unless price listed

Free Public Skate Brock Arena, 2470 Fleetwood Ave 2:00pm-4:00pm BCLC Responsible Gambling Awareness Week Free public skate sponsored by BCLC for Responsible Gambling Awareness Week. Free Nicole nlewis@bclc.com Camp Deka Day Downtown Y, 400 Battle Street 2:00pm-4:00pm Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA Experience camping fun at the Kamloops Y with water activities, followed by other camp games. Free. Remember your swim suit!

Janis 250-372-7791 Family Playroom Kamloops Library, 100-465 Victoria Street 2:00-4:00pm Games, puzzles, puppets, dress-up and more! Free Susan 250-372-5145

Sunday, January 26

Belly Dancing TCC, 910 McGill Road Sunday, Jan. 26 1:30-2:30pm City of Kamloops Belly Dancing for teen girls and their moms Free, sign-up required by course #222683 250-828-3611 Mother Goose Swim at Canada Games Pool Canada Games Pool, 910 McGill Road 3:00-4:30 KELLI Come join us for 3 mini Parent-Child Mother Goose sessions in the pool – Sessions are ½ hour long. Free Maureen 250-554-3134 ext 582

Monday, January 27 National Family Literacy Day Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Celebrate National Family Literacy Day by making time for everyone in the family to D.E.A.R. Happy Reading!

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Scrabble and Cribbage Night for Adults North Kamloops Library 693 Tranquille Road 6:00-8:00pm Drop-in for a fun night of entertaining games! Free Melanie 250-554-1124

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Encourage self-regulation through play Skills learned in the pre-school years are vital for children to be successful in social interactions

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elf-regulation is an important learned skill that is developed and practiced throughout the pre-school years. Selfregulation is the ability to initiate one’s own activities, to manage behaviour, emotions and impulses, to problem solve appropriately and to focus on an activity until completion even if the task is challenging. It is a skill necessary to be successful in social interactions.

Well regulated children can: • Take turns or wait patiently in a line up • Share toys and equipment • Handle disappointments and frustrations appropriately • Control emotions and impulses • Respond appropriately to what is happening around them • Act in a socially acceptable manner • Complete a task

Providing children with the tools and the time to engage in unstructured play allows them to develop confidence, problem-solving and language skills.

Through play, especially unstructured or imaginative play, children learn to self-regulate by self-talking, or asking themselves: “What am I going to do?”

“What direction am I going to take this activity?” “How am I going to solve this problem?”

As unstructured play is developed, im-

plemented and directed by the child, it develops the child’s: • Confidence • Language skills • Problem solving skills • Appropriate social skills • Creativity • Organizational skills

Parents and/or caregivers can foster self-regulation skills by providing • Opportunities for self-directed play • Generous amounts of uninterrupted time • Indoor and outdoor space • Toys/equipment

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Children learn self-regulation by: • Watching adults (parents, teachers, caregivers) as the adults model self-regulation • Receiving cues and support from adults to nurture self-regulation • Developing and implementing their own direction of imaginative play activities such as: building with Lego with no written or verbal instructions; constructing buildings out of blocks or empty boxes; colouring/drawing on a blank piece of paper; dress-up/family play

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Helping children reach their potential The Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA offers programs and services for all ages

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he Kamloops Community YMCAYWCA is committed to building healthy communities, and we are passionate about helping people of all ages reach their potential. We want to help make our community a place where everyone has the opportunity to grow strong and to succeed.

The YMCA-YWCA Child Care Resource and Referral offers a new and exciting Locomotion Program for children under 5, specialized parent/caregiver participating programs for young children, and a more accessible and convenient lending library.

The CCRR is your community’s best source of childcare information and supports children, families and caregivers with a Child Interactive Drop In, Mother Goose, and other literacy rich programs, resources, and training, as well as assistance with subsidy applications, and much more.

Check out the CCRR at our new location at the John Tod Community Centre and see

all the exciting new programs, opportunities and services!

Nobody’s Perfect Program Parenting can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Nobody’s Perfect Parenting program is designed to help parents with children 0 to 5 years discover their strengths and build new skills to help them find their way as parents. Find the support and encouragement you’ve been looking for through the Nobody’s Perfect program at the Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA. The Kamloops Y makes Nobody’s Perfect Parenting program easy to attend. It’s a FUN, FREE program, child minding is provided, snacks or meals are offered and transportation assistance is available. Parents will learn about themselves, their children and discover positive ways to parent.

Parents get to meet other parents and often friendships are made. The program can run up to 6 weeks long, depending on how

For more information Kamloops YMCA-YWCA Child Care Resource & Referral John Tod Community Centre 435 McGowan Ave. Phone: 250-376-4771 Email: Kamloopsccrr@shawlink.ca Online: www.childcarechoices.ca Online: www.kamloopsy.org

Linking families and child care providers in the communities of Kamloops, Merritt, Barriere, Clearwater, Cache Creek, Ashcroft, Chase, Logan Lake, Lytton, Lillooet and Clinton by offering free consultation, support and referral services to parents seeking childcare.

• Provide Resources and Lending Library

long each session is.

Child Interactive Play and Learn Center The drop-in center nurtures the development of children and family. It is a welcoming place for all children, families and caregivers. For the past 20-plus years the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA/CCRR has brought children, caregivers and parents together to: • Strengthen families • Provide Social Networking and Play Based Learning • Promote Early Learning and Literacy •Provide Education and Community Engagement

Check out the YMCA-YWCA and Unplug and Play!

Wednesday January 22, 10-11 am at the CCRR: FREE! “Stretch Read and Relax” with Wildfower —a playful yoga and literacy program for parents/caregivers and children under 5

Friday January 24, 7-9 pm at the Downtown Y: FREE! “EnergY Teen Night” - Come out and bring a friend! Jump in the pool and climb an iceberg or play water polo or assorted other pool games. For youth 13—17 years of age. Please register by calling 250-372-7725

Saturday January 25, 2—4 pm at the Downtown Y: FREE! “Deka Days!” Have a blast with Josh, Camp Deka Counsellor who will do camping games both in and outside of the pool. Bring a friend! Please register by calling 250-372-7725

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Contact the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA/ Child Care Resource & Referral at the John Tod Community Centre at: 435 McGowan Ave. Phone: 250-376-4771 Email: kamloopsccrr@shawlink.ca Online: www.childcarechoices.ca Online: www.kamloopsy.org Linking families and child care providers in the communities of Kamloops, Merritt, Barriere, Clearwater, Cache Creek, Ashcroft, Chase, Logan Lake, Lytton, Lillooet and Clinton by offering free consultation, support and referral services to parents seeking childcare.

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Kamloops Foundation supports literacy the year. Applications are reviewed and money is distributed in the spring and fall, annually.

Our grants are made possible by our generous donors. The Foundation donors support Kamloops and surrounding region in three ways, through: • Working with donors to build endowment funds to support community vitality.

• Granting of funds to a wide range of organizations and initiatives.

• Ongoing collaboration with individuals and community leaders to identify needs and opportunities to build participation and partnerships.

The Foundation recognizes that individual donors may have unique charitable interests and financial circumstances, and works with individuals to set up endowments or contribute to existing funds that meet those needs.

For those looking to give, working with the Foundation is easy. Setting up an endowment or contributing to an existing one starts with a phone call or email to the foundation office. Contributions can also be made easily online from the homepage of the Foundation’s website at www.kamloopsfoundation.com.

The Foundation not only serves organizations within Kamloops, it also works within communities located in Thompson-Nicola and South Cariboo regions. Learn more about the Kamloops Foundation and how you can support community initiatives or set up an endowment for a cause important to you, at www.kamloopsfoundation.com,

The Kamloops Foundation is proud to support local literacy initiatives, including a variety of programs through the TNRD Library system.

To contribute to the Kamloops Foundation, visit www.kamloopsfoundation. com

Your gift today benefits our communities forever You can donate to a variety of areas of interest including organizations & projects that support children & families.

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iteracy builds healthy, happy people, strong secure families and resilient progressive communities – the Kamloops Foundation is proud to support this important initiative in our community.

Since 1999, the Kamloops Foundation has provided approximately $7,300 in grants to a variety of organizations that support literacy, organizations like the Lillooet Area Library and their books for babies program or the Kamloops Community Living Centre Literacy project and its training program for tutors. As well as LinK’s Adult Literary Forum, we also supported parent education programs with the TNRD Library.

Serving our communities since 1984, the Kamloops Foundation has built a well-managed portfolio of endowed funds worth more than $4.2 million to support many community programs and projects with future focused needs. Last year alone, the Foundation distributed more than $225,000 in grants, scholarships and bursaries to individuals and community groups within the region.

In its 30 year history, the Foundation has supported groups in areas of arts and culture, health and welfare, seniors and heritage, youth and education, children and families and environment and recreation projects, among others. The ultimate goal through these contributions is to focus on emerging needs that can have a positive and lasting effect on the community as a whole. Community groups may apply for funding to the Foundation any time during

250-434-6995 www.kamloopsfoundation.com

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The United Way is proud of the Success by 6 program — an early childhood development initiative dedicated to providing children with a good start in life.

United Way invests in the city’s children nity to thrive.

One of the ways United Way works to make our communities thrive is through Success by 6®, which is a unique partnership with Credit Unions of B.C. and the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Success by 6 is an early childhood development initiative dedicated to providing children with a good start in life.

Approximately 80 programs and services for children and their families are sup-

ported through Success by 6® in Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Clearwater, Barriere and Merritt. Coordinators work with their community tables and stakeholders to identify community priorities and needs for kids under six.

The Toy Lending Library in Clearwater, BC is a program facilitated by Success by 6®. Toy bins are filled with toys that support children’s development and learning.

Items such as puppets, dress-up play,

games, puzzles, figurines, equipment and arts and crafts kits can be found in the bins. This program also provides families an opportunity to change up the toys they have available for something new and exciting without having to purchase it themselves. The toy bins are available for a two week sign out and are cleaned weekly.

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nited Way inspires people from all walks of life to come together to raise funds, volunteer and stimulate attitude changes that lead to lasting change in our communities. Our work focuses on the basic needs that are essential to a good quality of life for everyone. We bring together the people, organizations and resources whose collective efforts generate the long-term, sustainable change that enables our commu-

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Raising Children in a Digital World Educational Presentation for Parents & Professionals

Helping Parents and Professionals make sense of children and adolescents The role of a parent is not just a list of things we do for a child; it is ultimately about who we are to them and who we become because of loving them. ~ Deborah MacNamara Phd

” You’re Not the Boss of Me:

Understanding Resistance in Children

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DEBORAH MACNAMARA, Phd

DATE: Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014

Educational Forum for Parents and Educators

COST: Donations to Raise a Reader gratefully received

DATE: Friday, Jan. 24, 2014

TIME: 6:30 - 8:30PM PLACE: Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Crescent REGISTER AT: bit.ly/19lxnOZ For more information, go to: www.makechildrenfirst.ca

COST: Donations to Raise a Reader gratefully received TIME: 8:30 - 11:30AM PLACE: Henry Grube Education Centre, 245 Kitchener Crescent REGISTER AT: bit.ly/1cW54Ph For more information, go to: www.makechildrenfirst.ca

Thanks to all of our Literacy in Kamloops partners and sponsors

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Guest presenter:

DEBORAH MACNAMARA, PHD

Making sense of children and adolescents Make Children First is pleased to bring to Kamloops Dr. Debrorah MacNamara, a clinical counselor and educator in private practice, and on faculty at the Neufeld Institute. Deborah is a dynamic presenter who also writes on many parenting issues.

Based on common sense and current attachment and developmental science, her presentations give parents and educators insight in understanding children and adolescents and helping them reach their full potential. They help parents and caregivers make sense of children and adolescents from the inside out.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 @ 6.30PM, HENRY GRUBE EDUCATION CENTRE –

Raising Children in the Digital World The digital world is here to stay, changing our society in a way that has far reaching consequences for our children. What are the implications for raising children? How do we harness the spectacular connecting potential and yet avoid the pitfalls of attachment technology gone awry? How do we prepare them to live in this new world and yet preserve what is required for healthy development to take place?

We have followed our children into the digital world and yet for their sakes as well as ours, need to restore our lead in order to avoid the insidious dangers that live in the shadows of this potent technology. This presentation will consider the digital revolution through the lens of developmental science, committed to helping adults help children reach their full potential.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 @ 9.30AM, HENRY GRUBE EDUCATION CENTRE –

GET UNPLUGGED TODAY • Go for a family hike in the hills • Solve a jigsaw puzzle • Play a board game • Go tobogganing

• Walk the dog • Snuggle up with a good book • Go skating • Build a snowman together

You’re not the Boss of Me: Understanding Resistance in Children Understanding resistance in young children and why they say no has instinctual roots that are not well understood. Their need to defy, disobey, and work to rule are some of the most troubling dynamics in adult/child relationships. Although the reaction is quite normal and even healthy in certain circumstances, it can be extremely disruptive and disturbing, making life difficult for parents and teachers.

This presentation for parents and professionals discusses strategies on how to handle this misunderstood and troublesome reaction.

Come Join Us

For “Story Time” at ABC Family Literacy Day Henry Grube Education Centre from 9 - 12 on Saturday January 25th Kamloops - South Thompson

446 VICTORIA STREET Phone: 250-374-2880 • todd.stone.mla@leg.bc.ca

Terry Lake, MLA

Kamloops - North Thompson

618B TRANQUILLE RD. Phone: 250-554-5413 • terry.lake.mla@leg.bc.ca

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BCLC hosts week full of events

Responsible Gambling Awareness Week features free skate for families and a theatre production

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f gambling is your favourite pastime, should it be your only pastime?

Responsible Gambling Awareness Week is returning to Kamloops!

From Jan. 19 to 25, Responsible Gambling Awareness Week will return to Kamloops for the second year. This educational and awareness program is being put on by the City of Kamloops, BCLC, the BC Responsible and Problem Gambling Program, Chances Kamloops and Lake City Casino Kamloops.

The community-driven initiative will feature presentations to various Kamloops organizations, such as Kamloops Immigrant Services and local Rotary groups. As well, a training workshop is being offered to health and community professionals in Kamloops to learn about what prevention and treatment services are available to keep gambling safe and fun.

An evening and matinee performance of the responsible-gambling themed skit “Where There’s Life, There’s Hope” will be put on by the Kamloops Seasoned Players at the Stage House Theatre as a part of the week. Finally, a myth busting kiosk will travel throughout the community to locations such as malls, grocery stores, rec centres and a Blazers Game. The kiosk features games, prizes and more.

Balance gambling with other types of leisure activities with a free community skate on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Brock Arena from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Additional kiosk locations listed below!

• Jan. 20, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Old Main Building, Thompson Rivers University, 900 McGill Road • Jan. 21, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., Seasoned Players present “Where There’s Life, There’s Hope,” Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. • Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Centre for Seniors Information, Brock Shopping Centre, 9A-1800 Tranquille Rd. • Jan. 22, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Seasoned Players present “Where There’s Life, There’s Hope,” Stage House Theatre, 422 Tranquille Rd. • Jan. 22, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Kamloops Blazers Sponsor’s Corner, Interior Savings Centre, 300 Lorne St. • Jan. 24, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Boys and Girls Club of Kamloops, McArthur Island Youth Centre, McArthur Island Park • Jan. 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Centre Court, Aberdeen Mall, 1320 Trans Canada Hwy W. • Jan. 25, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., free community skate, Brock Arena, 2470 Fleetwood Ave.

For more information Full schedule of events and locations available at: Facebook.com/responsiblegamblingweeks. Join the conversation and enter to win @BCLC #RGABC

BCLC presents a free community skate on Jan. 25 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Brocklehurst Arena, 2470 Fleetwood Ave.

Keep gambling safe and fun.

Join us for a FREE skate to learn more!

Saturday, January 25m, 2pm to 4pm Brock Arena, 2470 Fleetwood Ave.

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Find out how during Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, January 19 to 25, 2014.

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Enter the Family Literacy Day COLOURING CONTEST!

Colour the picture and answer the questions for a chance to win books, craft supplies and a game for the whole family at the ABC Family Literacy Day on Jan. 25th!

Child’s Name:_____________________________________ Child’s Age:________ Adult’s Name:_______________________________________________________ Street Address:______________________________________________________ City:______________________Prov/Terr: _________ Postal Code: ____________ Tel:_________________________ e-mail:_________________________________

Drop off your entry at ABC Family Literacy Day on January 25 at the Henry Grube Education Centre 245 Kitchener Cres. From 9am - 12pm

Visit FamilyLiteracyDay.ca for full contest details.

Enter to Win!

Draw to be held at the 8th Annual

ABC Family Literacy Day Saturday, January 25, 2014 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at The Henry Grube Education Centre

Contest Presented by: Contest presented by:

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Learning happens in everything we do.

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1 I spend ________ minutes of fun a day.

2 Colour the letter C red.

3 Find at least two things that begin with ‘S’._____________________ __________________________________________________________ 4 How many letters are in the picture?__________________________ Learning happens in everything we do. Find out more at www.FamilyLiteracyDay.ca

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5TH ANNUAL

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Children's Book Drive January 4 - 27, 2014

Drop off locations: • Kamloops Honda • Kamloops & North Kamloops Libraries • All Interior Savings branch locations • TCC • Westsyde Pool • Henry Grube Education Centre Library • Blazers Game January 22

Books will be given to: • ABC Family Literacy Day, January 25 Henry Grube Education Centre • The Bright Red Bookshelf Project • Social Service Agencies

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