The entire month of September will be dedicated to reading and writing
During Reading and Writing Week, from September 8 through 15, the focus is on people who have difficulty reading and writing. The Digi-Taalhuis West Maas en Waal activities throughout the month!
The Digi-Taalhuis West Maas en Waal once again participating in Reading and Writing Week this year. The week begins on Monday, September 8. Throughout the Netherlands, attention will be drawn to people who struggle with reading and writing through September 15. This event is organized by the Reading and Writing Foundation, with the help of many organizations. Just like in previous years, the Digi-Taalhuis West Maas en Waal is organizing West Maas en Waal throughout the month of September!
Raising Awareness of Low Literacy Through Activities
In West Maas en Waal , the Rivierenland Library, ROC Rivor, Sociom, and the municipality West Maas en Waal working to raise awareness of low literacy. They are doing this by organizing various activities.
This is the 7th year in a row that we've been reading aloud
The Digi-Taalhuis West Maas en Waal storytime sessions at elementary schools and preschools. The mayor, an Alderman a city council member, along with reading coach Jovanka, read to children of all ages. Parents are also welcome to attend the sessions at the preschools.
The Mobile Digi-Taalhuis visits schools and various preschools to raise awareness of the Digi-Taalhuis (
). After all, the more people know about the Digi-Taalhuis’s capabilities, the better.
Contest: A Crossword Puzzle
In September, the local newspaper will feature a page on low literacy, including photos and quotes from participants. The newspaper will also include a contest and a crossword puzzle. All residents of the municipality West Maas en Waal participate. The crossword puzzle is also available at the libraries in Beneden-Leeuwen Dreumel at the town hall. A winner will be selected from among all correct entries. The winner will receive a great prize.
Grocery Bingo
On Wednesday, September 17, there will be a grocery bingo event for the participants and language volunteers of the Digi-Taalhuis.
2.5 million adults have difficulty reading and writing
In the Netherlands, 2.5 million adults struggle with reading, writing, and/or math. They often also have difficulty using devices such as computers or cell phones. Struggling with these basic skills has significant consequences. It makes people vulnerable: less self-reliant, less socially active, and less healthy than people who do master these basic skills.
You can go to the Digi-Taalhuis for help.
Call for new language volunteers
Many participants also work with a language volunteer. The Digi-Taalhuis could use even more language volunteers!
If you’d like to learn more about what the Digi-Taalhuis offers or about volunteering as a language volunteer, please email taalhuis.westmaasenwaal@bibliotheekrivierenland.nl or call 06 2312 8794.