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Reading with your child can be a few pages at bedtime, a favourite story on the couch or a conversation about pictures. The shared time matters. You do not need to finish every book or turn it into a lesson.

Words, stories and conversation

Books give children opportunities to hear words and explore ideas beyond their everyday experiences. Pause when your child points, comments or asks a question. Talk about what a character might be feeling, or what your child notices in a picture.

Connection and familiarity

A familiar book can become part of a comforting routine. Repeating a favourite story lets children anticipate what happens next and join in with words, sounds or actions. Repetition can be enjoyable even when the book is very familiar to you.

Imagination and curiosity

A story can spark pretend play, a drawing or a new question. Follow that interest. After a book about animals, your child might want to make animal sounds, look for tracks in the garden or create a pretend home for a toy.

Five ways to make reading inviting

  • Keep a few suitable books within reach and let your child choose.
  • Use pictures as a starting point, even if you do not read every word.
  • Share stories in your family’s home language.
  • Let your child turn pages, repeat a phrase or tell part of the story.
  • Stop or change activities when your child has had enough.

From babies to preschoolers

Babies may enjoy your voice, rhythm and looking at a simple picture. Toddlers often want to point, name things and return to favourite pages. Preschoolers may enjoy longer conversations, predicting what happens or telling their own version. Follow your child’s interest rather than a fixed target.

Connect with your child’s educators

Ask which books your child enjoys at the centre and share favourites from home. Our guide to family–educator partnerships offers more ways to keep those conversations going.

FAMILY STORIES

From our families,
with love.

A selection of five-star Google reviews from families at our Austral, Rossmore and Thirlmere centres.

Rated 4.8 starsfrom 200+ reviews across all platforms

I honestly couldn't be happier with Little Learners! The educators are incredibly kind, patient and genuinely care about the children. From day one, they made both us and our child feel so welcome, which made the transition into childcare much easier. It's clear that so much thought goes into the daily activities, and it's been amazing to see how much our child has grown in confidence and independence. The communication is fantastic, and I always feel informed and confident that my child is being well looked after. Thank you to the entire team for creating such a supportive and nurturing environment. I highly recommend this centre to any family looking for exceptional care.
Dairin NasiryAUSTRAL · GOOGLE REVIEWView on Google
We couldn’t be happier with Little Learners Academy in Rossmore. It is a beautiful centre that provides such a welcoming, safe, and nurturing environment for children. The educators are amazing - caring, supportive, and incredibly professional. Our children genuinely look forward to going each day and always come home smiling! Staff are great - friendly, dedicated, and genuinely invested in each child’s development.
Lauren KendallROSSMORE · GOOGLE REVIEWView on Google
We’ve had such a positive experience with Little Learners. The team is friendly, supportive, and always goes above and beyond to make the children feel comfortable and cared for. It’s so nice knowing our child is happy, having fun, and learning new things every day. We’re so grateful for everything they do and would definitely recommend the centre to other families.
Josephine bTHIRLMERE · GOOGLE REVIEWView on Google

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