Book bags for bubs to boost early learning
Books were a big part of one of Tasmania’s leading politician’s life, now she wants to make sure the joy of learning spreads to future generations.
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BOOKS have been a big part of Elise Archer’s life, and now she wants to make sure the joy of learning spreads to future generations.
Wishy Washy Garden might be lighter fare than the law texts that launched her career, but Ms Archer said reading for fun was a great foundation for a life of learning.
The member for Clark took part in story time at Moonah Primary School this week to help launch the government’s Talk and Read Project literacy program.
Over the coming weeks Talk and Read bags will handed out to 7,800 Tasmanian families, containing a picture book, tips for talking and reading to their child, a picture poster for talking, finding and storytelling and other resources.
“I had immense fun reading ‘Wishy-Washy Garden’ to some of the students of the Moonah Primary School Kindergarten and I hope the children enjoyed themselves just as much,” Ms Archer said.
“Reading in the early years is so important to a child’s learning.
“Books allow children to learn the value of stories and help to ignite their imaginations while encouraging a healthy curiosity.
“As a child I was a big fan of Roald Dahl books, I really enjoyed reading about the loveable and unique characters and the storylines that had a way of making your imagination run wild.”
Ms Archer said the government was determined to ensure education for the first 1,000 days of a child’s life to set them up for the brightest future possible.
Children in kindergarten to year two will receive their Talk and Read Bag during term three.
Child and Family Centres, Early Childhood Intervention Services and Libraries will also receive a range of materials to share with their families.
Click here for more information on the Talk and Read Project.
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