Babies at the Library
Literacy for Babies
Parents who encourage ‘live’ language learning by reading with their babies and singing and chanting rhymes can give their children a head start of up to five years of language-rich interaction before starting school, according to UniSA’s Associate Professor in Early Childhood Education, Susan Hill..jpg)
The Baby Bounce Program at Leichhardt Library was designed to promote early literacy in babies under 2 years and to foster parent child participation and interaction. It’s a fun way for all members of the family to interact with their babies.
The session consists of babies sitting on their parents laps in a semi circle. Library staff lead the session and encourage all participants to sing and join in. Nursery rhymes words are displayed on A3 Sheets for those who do not know the words and the staff member demonstrates the hand actions and movements. A large format book is read. It is a good opportunity for new parents to meet other parents in their community. Nursery Rhymes that are used in the session can be downloaded from the link below.
Session Times :
Leichhardt Library
Monday & Thursday 11am Bookings essential : 9367 9266
Balmain Library Tuesday 11am, Wednesday 9.30 and 11am, Thursday 9.30 Bookings essential : 9367 9211
Nursery Rhymes - 183 KB
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