Words Grow Minds is an early years initiative developed by Raising Literacy Australia and supported by Public Libraries Victoria to help families support their children’s early learning and development through four simple everyday activities: talk, play, read and sing.
Parents and caregivers play an important role in their child’s development. Everyday moments, such as sharing a book, singing a favourite song, chatting during a walk or playing together, help build language, strengthen connections and support growing minds.
Four ways to support your child’s development
These simple activities support language development, learning and connection in the early years.
- Talk: Chat with your child throughout the day, describe what you’re doing and introduce new words during everyday activities.
- Play: Explore toys, games and imaginative activities together to encourage curiosity, creativity and learning.
- Read: Share picture books, tell stories and enjoy looking at books together. Explore our children’s books and reading resources on our digital library to find stories to enjoy as a family.
- Sing: Sing favourite songs, nursery rhymes and lullabies to build vocabulary, listening skills and connection.
Words Grow Minds at Brimbank Libraries
Words Grow Minds is embedded into Brimbank Libraries’ children’s programs, including our storytime sessions, and informs conversations with families about supporting children’s learning and development.
Through these programs, families can enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities together while learning simple ways to support early literacy, language development and learning at home.
Find out more about our children’s programs and discover opportunities for your family to learn and connect at Brimbank Libraries.
Resources for Families
Meet Words Grow Minds mascots Bobble and Bib, explore practical tips and fun activities, and discover resources to help you talk, play, read and sing with your child every day.
Find simple ways to support your child’s early learning and help little minds grow.
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Storytimes
Enjoy weekly storytimes for children aged 0–5 at Brimbank Libraries, featurings stories, songs, rhymes and fun activities that build early literacy and a love of reading.
Sessions run during school terms, with no bookings required. Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian.
We also host themed storytimes with special activities and guests throughout the year. To browse, visit Special Events