Celebrate National Family Literacy Month with CCS

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November 1 marks the start of National Family Literacy Month, aimed at promoting reading and learning within families. This initiative began in the early 1990s in response to concerns about low literacy skills among American workers, with Congress partnering with the National Center for Families Learning to establish the month.

Columbus City Schools (CCS) emphasizes the importance of literacy in student development and believes that collaboration among district leaders, teachers, and families is vital for supporting student growth. CCS provides resources to enhance learning at home and in classrooms. Families are encouraged to participate in reading activities throughout November, using resources like the #TogetherWeRead book bundles or local library selections. The campaign highlights the importance of literacy as a civil right, promoting the hashtags #LiteracyIsACivilRight and #LiteracyAndJusticeForAll.

Here are 10 fun ways to celebrate National Family Literacy Month:

1. Explore Your Home Library: Dive into your own collection of books! Thanks to our community partners, CCS has ensured that every student has access to new titles throughout the year.
2. Visit Sora: Discover the joys of a digital library where students can check out books from home.
3. Utilize Teaching Books: Access a treasure trove of resources at Teaching Books to explore books and authors in depth.
4. Join the “Learning Together Challenge”: Participate in this free initiative that offers a month-long calendar filled with engaging family activities to inspire learning.
5. Read and Watch: Choose a book and then watch its movie adaptation. Discuss the similarities and differences as a family.
6. Try Audiobooks: Experiment with different reading formats, such as audiobooks or e-books, to mix things up.
7. Host a Book Exchange: Organize a neighborhood book exchange and chat about your favorite stories with friends and family.
8. Start a Book Club: Create a family or neighborhood book club with fun games and snacks related to the book you’re reading.
9. Reimagine Stories: Rewrite or reenact classic children’s tales together.
10. Visit Your Local Library: Take a trip to the nearest Columbus Metropolitan Library branch and discover a new book to read!

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