Play, explore and learn

Click on the links in the first column to discover websites, activities and more!

Busythings

Busythings

Play and learn at Busythings. With over 150 games and activities, learning has never been so silly!
Intrepica

Literacy Planet

Complete activities in areas such as reading, spelling and grammar to earn trophies and coins or challenge your friends in the Arena.
www.littlebirdtales.com

Little Bird Tales

Upload your artwork to create your very own digital story.

You can find more great things to do in our Books and More section!

Twitter Updates

I always knew reading to my kids was important, but this has opened my eyes to how important and how much.
Parent
 

I tell stories in Vietnamese and read to my children in English.  I only started reading English after receiving Better Beginnings. 
Parent
 

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. 
Teacher, Remote Community School
 

I always knew reading to my kids was important, but this has opened my eyes to how important and how much.
Parent

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.
Teacher
 

 

It’s wonderful to have support across the community emphasising the importance of reading and language development. 
Community Health Nurse
 

…I never thought of reading to the children.  Better Beginnings has really boosted my confidence.
Parent

Better Beginnings gave me confidence. I know reading is an everyday tool and teaching my children will help them be more successful in life.
Parent