Early Literacy Resources for the First 5 Years
Resources for parents, carers, child care workers and for children themselves.
Early Words aims to help families build the basic skills that children need for reading and writing, right from birth.
Developed for Western Sydney families. If you are from further afield, welcome. There’s plenty here for everyone.
What’s new?
We are excited to share with you our Aboriginal Early Literacy Resources, launched by the Hon. Kevin Greene (Minister for Community Services), at the Families NSW Metro West Conference (‘The Glass is Half Full’) Monday 24th September, 2007.
Developed in partnership with our Western Sydney Aboriginal community, resources will be available for families from:
- Hospitals
- Aboriginal Medical Service
- GPs
- Community Health Nurses
- Aboriginal community groups
- Playgroups
- Child Care Centres
Click here to go to our Aboriginal Resources Page.
Resources for your child
On this website you can find out what other Early Words resources are available, further ideas, local and international resources.
Take a look at some practical ideas we have put together for you and the children you care for. And if you would like to know how to choose the best books for any particular age, click here.