Tag Archives: literacy

Little Free Brownie Library

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

The current National Service Project: Words in Action has been well-enjoyed by our unit! In its first year (2015), our unit held a book swap which resulted in a donation of 325 books to our city’s library. This year, we … Continue reading →

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Words in Action: It’s more than just collecting book donations

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

When we started off the 2015-2016 Guiding year, we asked our Guides what they thought Guiding was about and what they wanted to focus on this year. To our surprise, the number one answer (tied with camping) was community service. … Continue reading →

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The ABCs of making a difference

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Today is Family Literacy Day! Find out how one Ranger is getting the word out about the importance of literacy. If you’re like me, you’re probably constantly looking for a way to make a difference. After learning statistics on poverty … Continue reading →

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May Book Club Choice: City of 1,000 Dolls

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Girl Guides of Canada Blog

Welcome to She Said/She Said, where GGC Members from across Canada are our book reviewers who share their opinions about this month’s book choice: City of 1,000 Dolls  by Miriam Forster (published by Harper Collins Canada). She Said: Alexis Maartman-Jones … Continue reading →

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