Sharing a love of reading, rhymes, singing and talking with your baby is one of the best things you can do to give them a head start in life and at school.
Better Beginnings is a family literacy program developed by the State Library of Western Australia to support parents as their child's first teacher. The program provides ongoing support to parents and caregivers in giving their children a love of reading.
Email us at better.beginnings@canning.wa.gov.au or visit the State Library Better Beginnings website to learn more.
Baby Book Boxes
Canning families with babies aged 0-2 years can collect a free baby book box from their nearest City of Canning library or from their Child Health Nurse.
Preschool book boxes
Canning families with kindergarten aged children should expect to receive their preschool book packs from school. If you have not received your preschool pack, you can collect one from your nearest City of Canning Library.
Kindy teachers from schools within the City of Canning are can use the form below to order reading packs for their students each year.
Stories and Rhymes
Our Stories and Rhymes sessions incorporate the Better Beginnings principles of 'read, talk, sing, write and play' with your child every day and are a great way to help you teach the five early literacy components to your child.
Better Beginnings Pack Requests
Teachers and nurses requesting Better Beginning packs, please complete this form:
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