Play, explore and learn

Click the links in the first column to discover activites, websites and more.

Brain Games

Test your English and maths while you build your skills and confidence. Start easy and work your way through the challenges. You can also sign up to track your progress. From the Skills For Life Network (UK)
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BBC Skillwise - English

Quizzes and games to play and worksheets you can download to improve your reading , writing spelling, grammar and more.

To practice your maths skills check out the Skillswise Maths site.

 

Find A Read

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What to read next?

A new way of choosing what to read next Whichbook lets you explore great booklists or create your own.

Find A Read helps you find your next read, in particular for adults who are less confident readers. It is run by The Reading Agency (UK).

Novelist has reviews, read-alikes, book discussion guides and more.

Check out your local library and ask if they have the title you are looking for.

 

Love2Read Book Club
National Year of Reading

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Reading Groups

Groups are a great way to share and talk about  reading with friends, family and colleagues.

Looking for a book Club? Ask at your local library for information about groups in your area or how you can start one up.

There are also reading groups you can join online and link up with readers from around Australia or the world.

 

Make A Book - A Mini Folded Book

 

Make Beliefs Comix®

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More Online Fun

Create your own little book like the ones being made by children and families all over Western Australia.

Make Beliefs Comix lets you create your own comic strip. It's easy and fun.

Use My Language search and find information on the internet in over 65 languages.

Upload your artwork to create your very own digital story with Little Bird Tales.

eResources for kids. Read and play together with free e-books and online games for the whole family.

Use your public library card to access and search for information, encyclopedias, e-books, magazine and newspaper aticles.

 

 

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For Help With Reading

Read Write Now is a community based volunteer group in WA that provides free one-on-one tutoring to adults wanting to improve their reading, writing and spelling.
1800 810 802

Reading Writing Hotline can help you with reading and writing classes for adults in your area. 1300 6555 06

 

For people in WA needing help with their English language, reading, writing or maths skills to get a job.

 

Community Adult Literacy Foundation

 

Australian Council for Adult Literacy

 

Literacy Links

Read Write Now literacy links - websites and resources for tutors and students

Community Adult Literacy Foundation is not-for-profit organisation and all members volunteer their time to achieve the improvement of adult literacy in Western Australia.

Australian Council for Adult Literacy - supporting literacy and numeracy education for adults.

National Literacy and Numeracy Week 2012 all the news and information you need to take part.

 

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Adult Program

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I always knew reading to my kids was important, but this has opened my eyes to how important and how much.
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I tell stories in Vietnamese and read to my children in English.  I only started reading English after receiving Better Beginnings. 
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One mother reads with her four year old every afternoon after school now.  She said without these books, they would not have any to read. 
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I always knew reading to my kids was important, but this has opened my eyes to how important and how much.
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I think it’s been a wonderful initiative.  I feel sure it’s going to benefit both the children and parents and develop links with the library.
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It’s wonderful to have support across the community emphasising the importance of reading and language development. 
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…I never thought of reading to the children.  Better Beginnings has really boosted my confidence.
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Better Beginnings gave me confidence. I know reading is an everyday tool and teaching my children will help them be more successful in life.
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