Better Beginnings
Sharing a love of reading, rhymes, singing and talking with your baby is one of the best things you can do to give them a head start in life and at school.
Better Beginnings has been developed by the State Library of Western Australia as a family literacy program that supports parents as their child’s first teacher. The program promotes the vital role of public libraries as community hubs that provide ongoing support to parents and caregivers in giving their children a love of reading.
Email us at better.beginnings@canning.wa.gov.au or visit the Better Beginnings website to learn more.
Reading packs for infants
Canning families with new born babies can collect a free Yellow Better Beginnings reading pack from their nearest City of Canning Library or from their Child Health Nurse.
Reading packs for toddlers
Canning families with toddlers can collect a free Orange Better Beginnings reading pack from their nearest City of Canning Library or from their Child Health Nurse.
Reading packs for Kindergarten students
The Better Beginnings program is available for every Kindergarten student. This program supports and involves families in their children's early literacy learning. Kindy teachers from schools within the City of Canning are encouraged to contact Canning Libraries to order reading packs for their students each year in Term 1.
Families with homeschooled children and/or who have recently moved to Western Australia can email us at better.beginnings@canning.wa.gov.au to arrange collection of their free pack.
Stories and Rhymes
Our Stories and Rhymes sessions incorporate the Better Beginnings principles of 'read, talk, sing, write and play' with your child every day and are a great way to help you teach the five early literacy components to your child.
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