Thought for Today!

October 1 – International Day of Older Persons: Established by the United Nations in 1990, Canada’s National Seniors Day. This day recognizes the contributions of elderly people to society and raises awareness about issues affecting older adults. This day is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of seniors to Canadian society and raise awareness about the issues affecting their health and well-being.

Reading aloud together prepares your child to read. Reading aloud builds vocabulary and understanding, teaches shapes, names, and sounds of letters. Reading aloud helps ignite your child’s imagination and curiosity, and increases memory and attention span.