In 1994, the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) worked with Congress to designate November 1 as National Family Literacy Day. In addition, for the past 25 years, National Family Literacy Month has been celebrated throughout each November.

Why is National Family Literacy Month so important? The strong correlation between parents’ and caregivers’ educational attainment and children’s educational outcomes is undeniable. Families thrive when they all learn… together.

The National Center for Families Learning has the following suggestions to make National Family Literacy Month fun and exciting:

• “During the 30 days of November, discover ways to learn and have fun as a family with 30 Days of Families Learning Together, a guide full of literacy activities and practices designed to inspire family memories rooted in imagining, playing, and learning together. This resource is available in Spanish as well as English.
• There are still a few warm days in store, so relieve some stress by heading outside. There are lots of ways to have a scavenger hunt, or consider playing a simple game of nature bingo.
• How were rubber bands invented? What makes something alive? We may not be able to enjoy as much of the world as we used to, but we can still explore all of its wonders right at home with the help of Wonderopolis. Each day, this free online learning resource invites visitors to explore an intriguing question about the world around us, or search for answers to questions they have. As a family, read through one Wonder each week and practice the accompanying activities together.”

For additional information and reading resources, visit The National Center for Families Learning.

About Success Won’t Wait

Founded in 2002, Success Won’t Wait is a not-for-profit literacy organization based in Wilmington, Delaware. To learn more about Success Won’t Wait’s literacy projects, how to donate used children’s books in Delaware, or volunteer your time, please click on the About Us tab above.

And, if your program, school or center needs assistance with books, please Contact Us to learn more.

Read now, because success won’t wait!