Family Literacy Programs in Peace River: Learning Together as a Family

Family literacy programs in Peace River help parents and children build language, confidence, and connection together. Family Literacy Day, celebrated across Canada every January, reminds us that reading and learning don’t just happen in classrooms: they happen at home, every day.

Family literacy looks simple on the surface.

Talking together.

Singing songs.

Sharing books.

Learning through play.

But those small moments matter.

Family literacy isn’t just about children

When people hear “family literacy,” they often think about kids learning to read. That’s important. Early language development matters.

But family literacy also includes parents and caregivers.

When adults feel confident with words, routines at home begin to change:

• reading becomes shared

• questions feel safer

• learning feels normal

• children see adults trying, practicing, and growing

Programs like this show how family literacy programs in Peace River support the whole household — not just children.

When children see adults learning, it sends a powerful message:

learning doesn’t stop when you grow up.

Free family literacy support for parents and young children

Vision Learning Centre is proud to partner with the Peace Region Family Resource Network to support Rhymes That Bind, a free family literacy program for parents and caregivers with children aged 0–5.

Rhymes That Bind program details

• Starts: Wednesday, January 14

• Schedule: Every Wednesday

• Time: 10:00–11:00 AM

• Length: 6 weeks

• Location: Baytex Energy Centre

• Cost: Free

• Who it’s for: Parents and caregivers with children ages 0–5

What Rhymes That Bind is all about

Rhymes That Bind focuses on simple, everyday ways to support early literacy at home, including:

• songs and rhymes

• early language development

• bonding between parents and children

• playful routines families can repeat at home

The program is relaxed and welcoming.

There’s no pressure.

No expectations.

No need to be a strong reader.

You don’t need special materials.

You don’t need experience.

You just need to show up with your child.

Why early literacy matters

Early literacy builds more than reading skills. It helps develop:

• language and communication

• confidence

• curiosity

• connection between parents and children

Small moments — singing together, pointing at pictures, repeating a rhyme — lay the foundation for learning that lasts well beyond the early years.

Family literacy programs in Peace River help make those moments easier to create at home.

Family Literacy Day is January 27

Family Literacy Day is a time to celebrate:

• families learning together

• parents supporting early language development

• community programs that remove barriers

• partnerships that make learning accessible

If you’re a parent or caregiver with a child aged 0–5, Rhymes That Bind is a great place to start.

Looking for simple ways to support early literacy at home? ABC Life Literacy Canada offers free Family Literacy Day activity sheets with easy ideas families can use during everyday routines like meals and play.

Want to learn more?

If you’re interested in family literacy programs in Peace River, you can contact Vision Learning Centre to learn more about Rhymes That Bind and other learning supports.

We also support adults who want help with reading, writing, or English confidence through our adult learning programs.

Call 780-624-4220 or stop by Vision Learning Centre in Peace River.

Learning belongs to the whole family.