Kids learned literacy and cooking skills during an event held Jan. 31.

The Mount Waddington Family Literacy Society and Port Hardy Recreation teamed up to offer a ‘Kitchen Connections Pie Party’.

“Kristian Jensen was the chef extraordinaire that led the event,” said Literacy Outreach Coordinator Kelly Anderson.

Families worked together to prepare a warm, flaky chicken pot pie and mud pie dessert. 

Participating children received a ‘Mud Pie Master Chef’ medal.

The event celebrated Family Literacy Week (Jan. 25-Feb. 1) and this year’s theme ‘Make mealtime family learning time’. 

Preparing for mealtime is a fun (and tasty) way for families to learn together that includes reading, numeracy, motor skills, cooperation and bonding. Whether it’s following recipes, making shopping lists, or sharing stories at the dinner table, family mealtime can be learning time.

Family Literacy Day takes place every Jan. 27 to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.