We want to improve children's wellbeing, school readiness and learning outcomes and parents, carers and the community can assist.
You'd be surprised how much babies and young children can benefit when you read to them.
Research shows that the simple act of reading regularly to children has a positive impact on their literacy and learning. It helps prepare them for school.
That's why we have launched a statewide awareness campaign to encourage parents and families to read to their children every day to develop early literacy skills.
There are a number of resources available and activities that you can do each day to assist your child with literacy and numeracy, including reading, even before they start school.
Fact sheet - Help your child learn to love reading (PDF Version) 
Fact sheet - Help your child learn to love reading (DOC Version) 
Watch the 30 second commercial - Read to them 
Read to them transcript
Watch the 15 second commercial - Volunteer to become a Ready Reader
Volunteer to become a Ready Reader transcript
Achieving Literacy and Numeracy - Parent resources website
Your local library has a range of books to suit your child. To locate your nearest public library, visit the State Library of Queensland website.
Once your child is at school there are a number of things you can do to assist Prep to Year 3 students with reading. Get some reading hints and find ideas on what books are age-appropriate for your child.
Parent Ready Readers
Queensland Ready Readers
Reading Ambassadors
This page was last reviewed on 09 June 2011
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