Learning

Preschool

Here are some guides and resources for helping preschool children in their early learning.

Baby Rhymes: Can't make it to BabyTimes this week - why not try it at home? Here are some of our favourite action rhymes to play at home.
Books for Babies: Our books for babies programme introduces babies to books, stories and libraries as early as possible.
Preschool Outreach: Babies need to read to succeed that’s the message Rona Fatuleai gives to new parents. The preschool outreach co-ordinator is on the go all the time getting books to parents and babies around Christchurch.
Reading Lists: Suggestions for great books to read to your kids and for new readers to try for themselves.
Starting School: Some resources to help you choose a school for your child and get them ready to start school.

Ready for Reading: Activities to help develop the skills that lead to reading.
Building Literacy Skills at Home: Tips for supporting your child's reading development.
Children’s Picture Books that Teach Mathematics Concepts: Use these fun books to support your kid's maths learning.
Dialogic Reading: In Dialogic Reading the adult helps the child become the teller of the story. The adult becomes the listener, the questioner, an audience for the child.

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