How to use the Science Fun Kit

There are many ways that you can use this kit. You can use it in your classroom or use it at a family science fun night. Parents can also use many of the activities with their children at home.

If you choose to do a community event, below are some helpful hints to getting organized.

Get the community involved

Meet with other people and organizations in your community that are interested in supporting and celebrating literacy. Work together to plan the event. Ask businesses and organizations to sponsor your Family Science Night. They can donate money to buy prizes and provide snacks.

Decide the date

Family Literacy Day is a good time to do a community event. Choose a different date if these dates don’t work for your community. Choose a date that will not clash with other community events so more people can attend.

Find a location

Find a space in the community to hold the event – the school, band office, friendship centre, youth centre, nursing station, library, or community hall.

Advertise

Begin advertising well in advance!

• Put up posters around the community.
  
• Advertise on the local radio station or green screen.
  
• Hand out invitations at school.
  
• Tell everyone about it.
  
• Advertise at least one week before the event.
  
• Ask families to sign up for the event.