Laubach Literacy New Brunswick

DAY #6 - LET ME TAKE A SELFIE What a great day it is to sit by the window or in your favourite comfy chair with a great book and a nice cup of tea.Your task for today is to get creative and share a "Selfie" during your reading time. No need to be fancy, just a snapshot will do. Don't forget to track your progress in your minute tracker. ... We are almost there... The last day of the challenge is tomorrow. #LLNB #LaubachLiteracyNB #2020ReadingChallenge #Reading #ReadingChallenge #NationalVolunteerWeek

DAY #5 - TAG A FRIEND DAY Help us spread the word about Adult Literacy and this wonderful challenge to inspire and encourage a daily reading ritual for everyone everywhere. Here is your task for today (along with reading and tracking your time). In the comments below, tag a family member, a friend, and/or a colleague and recommend something great for them to read. ... Remember we are compiling data as this challenge unfolds. Someone, somewhere in New Brunswick will win a great prize. Only two more days to go. You’ve Got This! #LLNB #LaubachLiteracyNB #2020ReadingChallenge #Reading #ReadingChallenge #NationalVolunteerWeek

DAY #4 - FAVOURITE PLACE TO READ We hope you are all enjoying the development of your new Daily Reading Ritual and are already feeling some of the benefits that come with that. When Sherlock reads, he likes to wear his favorite glasses and get comfy in his doggy lazy boy. ... Although some avid readers will read as much as they can and wherever they may be, for others, location and comfort that are conducive to good reading are important and can help with this process. So for today, please share your favorite place or places you love to read. Whether it is in a special room of your home, by the fireplace, or at your favorite coffee shop, it's completely different for everyone. What's your favorite place to read? And don't forget to track your minutes today... #LLNB #LaubachLiteracyNB #2020ReadingChallenge #Reading #ReadingChallenge #NationalVolunteerWeek

IT'S NOT TO LATE TO JOIN IN ON THE FUN... - NB Adult Reading Ritual Challenge - 2021 If you start today... You can begin tracking your time and read a little longer each day to be in sync with everyone else. Remember to Like, share, and participate to be eligible for the grand prize. ... Get started today for your chance to be the LLNB Top Reader of 2021!

Day #3 - WHAT ARE YOU READING? Share in the comments what you are reading. You can take a picture of the book cover, type the name of the book and author, or share a web link about the book or author.... Don't forget to track your progress #LLNB #LaubachLiteracyNB #2020ReadingChallenge #Reading #ReadingChallenge #NationalVolunteerWeek

Day #2 - TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Download your Minute Tracker Sheet here, if you haven't already done so: drive.google.com/f/d/1bPh46CCOMkflPttKlizWt9DXj0Nni7jt/view - COMMENT "Got it!" or "Downloaded" or "I started tracking my minutes" in this thread to show your participation.... Tracking your progress can add a little fun to the process of developing your own Daily Reading Ritual. It can help you stay motivated, on track and even encourage you to read a little longer if time permits! We want to encourage as many people as possible to join us, so if you are just seeing this now... Welcome. Scroll to day one and post your Gif, then download your track sheet and comment in today's thread and begin tracking your progress starting today. You've Got This! #LLNB #LaubachLiteracyNB #2020ReadingChallenge #Reading #ReadingChallenge #NationalVolunteerWeek

Day #1 - TAKE THE PLEDGE "Starting today, I pledge to find a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes to read every single day from today until April 24th, 2021. By the end of this challenge, I will begin to see the magic of a daily reading ritual unfolding. *** Using the GIF feature, add a gif in the comments to demonstrate you taking this pledge. ... REMEMBER: It doesn't matter what level of reading you may be at in your personal reading journey, it doesn't matter how fast or how much you read, all that matters is that you participate and make this a fun experience. Let us know if you have any questions... otherwise, we will look forward to seeing your gifs throughout the day! #LLNB #LaubachLiteracyNB #2020ReadingChallenge #Reading #ReadingChallenge #NationalVolunteerWeek

READ Saint John Raises Literacy Awareness... Click to read more https://www.thewave.ca//read-saint-john-raises-literacy-/ #ReadSaintJohn #LaubachLiteracyNB

Tomorrow is the day we bring back our reading challenge to inspire and encourage adults across the province to create a reading ritual. Join in on the fun with LLNB NB and our affiliated councils across the province. Every day you, for the next 7 days (as we celebrate NB Adult Literacy week/day and National Volunteer Week) you will receive a video prompt with the challenge for that day from a representative from each of our 7 councils.... To be considered for the prize, you must participate every single day. We encourage you to participate on the local page of your council. The video prompts will be posted here and shared on all of the other pages thereafter. Ready. Set. Let's do this! https://llnb.ca/2021-reading-challenge.html

Walt Disney said "If you can dream it, you can do it". True or False?

Google defines Courage as a mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. We like to think of Courage as the ability to do something even if it's outside our comfort zone. From giving to receiving, it really does take courage for a person to listen to one's own inner goodness and act on it. 24 hours could change your life. Call toll-free at 1-877-633-8899 TODAY.

Let's join in on #JustForFun with @ABCLifeLiteracyCanada Describe the book you are reading and let's see if we can guess the title! We'll go first.... This book can be thought of as a guide. When reading, we can almost feel the transformation happening in our lives (both at work and at home). It enables us to achieve greater success in every area of our lives. While many things factor into our success, one of the most critical is the accuracy and power of our thinking. Can you guess what the title of this book is? If not, share a description of your own and we'll try and figure it out. #JustForFun with #LaubachLiteracyNB https://www.facebook.com//photos/a.48244/10159653077390931

Here is a link to LLNB's first community newsletter. Go ahead and SIGN-UP (the link is in the newsletter) to receive this information straight to your inbox and to make sure you don't miss a thing! https://mailchi.mp//llnbs-new-quarterly-newsletter-issue-6

Take a culinary "Tour of the Mediterranean" from the comfort of your own home and support adult literacy programs in NB. You will receive everything you need for a five-course meal - as well as recipe cards, postcards, a cocktail guide, insulated tote bag, a travel guide, and aprons. (Kit delivery available in Moncton, Riverview & Dieppe!) Tickets are now on sale - click BOOK NOW below for more information or visit: https://bit.ly/31lfaq6

Here are 5 steps to help you think big and believe in yourself: 1. Imagine the possibilities in your mind 2. If number one is challenging, try reading (it can transform the way you think)... 3. Surround yourself with like-minded people 4. Be curious (ask the right questions to the right people) 5. Give yourself the permission to dream and discover You've Got This! #LaubachLiteracyNB

It’s such a good feeling to bring joy to others.

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets! We look forward to seeing you tonight at 7:00 PM sharp as we put on our aprons and zoom from our kitchen to yours!

This is true for everyone!

Free online tutoring services! Learn at your own pace, on your time and in the comfort of your home with Learning Upgrade. We have tutors across the province who are eager to help you out. Feel free to send us a message if you have questions, or try Learning Upgrade now: bit.ly/LLNB-LU... Note: Anyone can go online and try the program as a free demonstration. But if you want to go beyond the first eight lessons in Math or English, you will need to be registered. On your own, that would cost money, but we (Laubach Literacy NB) is able to offer free registration when you or someone you know becomes a learner. #AdultLearning #LaubachLiteracyNB #LearningUpgrade

Is Monday really that bad?!?

As part of our "Tour the Mediterranean" (Virtual Gala Event), we hosted a number of "Virtual Excursions". If you missed them, you can watch them anytime - check out our excursion page for links to each video presentation. https://llnb.ca/excursions.html

#WorldTeachersDay World Teachers’ Day promotes awareness, understanding and appreciation for the vital contribution that teachers make to education and development. On October 5, along with over 100 countries around the world, the Canadian Teachers’ Federation and its Member organizations across the country celebrate World Teachers’ Day through a public awareness campaign that highlights the contributions of the teaching profession. Let’s join in this celebration and recogni...ze our tutors from across the province #LaubachLiteracyNB #AdultLiteracyFredericton #BathurstLiteracyCouncil #MonctonRegionalLearningCouncil #MiramichLiteracyCouncil #NorthernCarletonLiteracyCouncil #ReadSaintJohn

Raise your hand if you feel the same.

For our final excursion, before our Virtual Gala Dinner Tour the Mediterranean (presented by TD Bank) on November 19th. This Excursion is sponsored by our good friends at McInnes Cooper and together we will take you to Morocco to discover Mediterranean cocktails. Join us on Zoom tonight at 8:00 PM (No registration required) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85853337167... We hope you have had as much fun with these excursions as we had preparing them for you. Next up is our Virtual Gala on November 19th. For those of you who purchased your tickets our Tour of the Mediterranean (presented by TD and Laubach Literacy NB) we thank you in advance for your support and we look forward to transporting you and your taste-buds to the Mediterranean (just three days away).

Canadian Library Month http://cfla-fcab.ca/en/programs/cdn-library-month/

Can you name a few other adjectives?

It’s Learning Disabilities Awareness Month! During this month, LLNB joins LD OnLine and asks each of you to teach one person something new about learning disabilities. You could: 1. Introduce them to the LD Online newsletter: http://www.ldonline.org/calendar/ld ... 2. Introduce them to https://www.facebook.com/LDANBTAANB/ 3. If you know an adult who struggles with a particular learning disability, have them reach out to us so we can pair them with one of our qualified tutors. #LearningDisabilities #LaubachLiteracyNB

We want to thank everyone who joined us for the "live" virtual event last night. We have, thanks to your support, raised over $10,000 and with the Silent Auction still happening, that number is increasing. If you are making your meal kit tonight or tomorrow night - you should have received an email just a short while ago with the link to the recording of last night's event. Again - thank you everyone for your support!

Be stubborn about your literacy goals, but flexible about your methods. #WednesdayWisdom #LaubachLiteracyNB #LiteracyGoalsBe stubborn about your literacy goals, but flexible about your methods. #WednesdayWisdom #LaubachLiteracyNB #LiteracyGoals

Just because volunteer work is unpaid does not mean the skills you learn are basic.

Are you up for a glorious adventure?

Canadian spelling isn’t quite the same as anyone else’s. It’s no secret that we Canadians spell differently from our cousins in the United States: 1. We put a u in words like colour and favour; Americans leave it out... 2. We spell theatre and centre with an re at the end; they spell them with an er 3. We write cheques for things we order from catalogues, while they order from catalogs and write checks Read More here: https://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca//canadian-spelli Tip: Canadian words are always longer than US, for instance: Colour instead of Color and Favour instead of Favor.

Here’s to a great weekend!

What are you most grateful for today? #ThankfulThursdayWhat are you most grateful for today? #ThankfulThursday

Have you ever been into a book so much so that you felt like one of the characters? If yes, please share the book or books in the comments, it may be a good read for someone else in our community.

In just 24 hours you can improve your literacy skills - reading, writing or math. Ask us how!

Dyslexia Canada has some webinars scheduled for the fall that parents/guardians and teachers may find helpful. https://www.facebook.com/LDANBTAANB/posts/3330438443666283

LEARNING TIP: Taking short breaks while learning something new is one of the best ways to succeed. Your brain continues to work on a subconscious level while you step away and when you come back you will be refreshed and ready to continue.

Carla Geldart, LLNB board member, was presented a cheque (the giant cheque) from Kate Rogers, Executive Director of the Fredericton Community Foundation. The funds will help get learners and tutors back together in the Fredericton area, as well as the training and use of new digital tutoring tools.

Cultural literacy means being able to understand the traditions, regular activities and history of a group of people from a given culture. Click here to read more: https://abclifeliteracy.ca/cultural-literacy/

If just a smile can make someone’s day, just imagine the impact helping them reach a literacy goal can make!

EACH ONE. TEACH ONE. - How it all began https://www.youtube.com/watch