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25.01.2022 Star in your very own musical when you narrate your day, and boost your child's early literacy development! The more words they hear, the more they learn. Try these fun ideas from First 5 Forever: http://ow.ly/Gioc50BF38c

24.01.2022 Join us in celebrating Naidoc Week from 8-15 November 2020. Always Was, Always Will Be. This year Naidoc Week recognises that the First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. Today Frankie is reading "Baby Business" written by Jasmine Seymour. Experience the magic of Story Time with your child today! To watch more of your favourite Baby Play, Story Time and Rhyme Time sessions, visit www.slq.qld.gov.au/first-5-forever/watch

20.01.2022 Join all the fun of Story Time with Mossman Library Virtual Story Time. Bill gets special help from May and Vanilla to read Barney #first5forever To watch more of your favourite Baby Play, Story Time and Rhyme Time sessions, visit http://ow.ly/Qxq250CrwLN

17.01.2022 Join Kate from Noosa Library Service reading the delightful Quick quack Quentin by Kes Gray. Kate also shows you how to make a quick quoits game using recycled cardboard and foil. Quacks and quick quoits! #first5forever To watch more of your favourite Baby Play, Story Time and Rhyme Time sessions, visit www.slq.qld.gov.au/first-5-forever/watch

16.01.2022 Try this quick, early literacy-boosting tip from First 5 Forever this weekend: Use meal times to talk and listen together. This can be a nice time to reflect on and talk about your day. Try asking "what was the best part of your day?" or "did you play any games today?" Show your child how to talk about their day by telling them about yours. (And yes, you can talk to your baby about your day too, and when they reply with whatever sound they can, make sure you respond!)... Get free weekly tips like this one, personalised to your child's age: http://ow.ly/lMlL50BzHhS #first5forever

15.01.2022 Reading with young children is one of the best things you can do to help them build their early literacy and get them ready for future learning. It's never too early to start - you can read to children right from birth! Don't worry if kids don't want to read all the way to the end, when you share stories and chat together about them your child is still getting the benefits of this special time. If your child wants to read the same book over and over again that's great!... Repetition helps them to learn. Find out more about the benefits of shared reading time: http://ow.ly/kmvo50BF2yv #first5forever Image: John Harris, son of Michael and Hilda Harris, 1934. Negative number: 158746.

14.01.2022 "Hey Google, ask First 5 Forever to play Humpty Dumpty!" We know sharing stories together builds early literacy skills in young children, but did you know that singing does too? If you've forgotten all the nursery rhymes of your youth, don't worry! Grab your phone or connect with your car's system on the go using Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa and have fun singing along to favourites like "Twinkle, twinkle", "Old MacDonald" and "Incy Wincy Spider".... Google Assistant: "Talk to First 5 Forever" Amazon Alexa: "Open First 5 Forever" Learn more: http://ow.ly/27eN50BSUtL #first5forever

13.01.2022 It's Recycling Week and an important opportunity for families to improve their recycling knowledge, build better recycling habits and enjoy the benefits of recycling. Check out our blog for book, ideas and activities! http://ow.ly/1VOG50CilnL

13.01.2022 Are you looking for fun at-home activities to do with your little one? We know the most memorable learning happens at home. Join us for exciting play and learning to enhance your child’s creativity and curiosity. Here at the State Library of Queensland we’d love to hear about your creations! Share by using the tag #thecornerathome

12.01.2022 Join our Rhyme Time session with your little one who will love singing and dancing in these high energy sessions! Our sessions will help your little one develop language skills by showcasing the different sounds of language. Join the fun today! #first5forever To watch more of your favourite Baby Play, Story Time and Rhyme Time sessions, visit www.slq.qld.gov.au/first-5-forever/watch

12.01.2022 Spring has sprung and Frankie has some cute songs about the new season. Join our delightful Rhyme Time session with your child and sing along with Flutter flutter butterfly and Where is the beehive? Watch now! #first5forever To watch more of your favourite Baby Play, Story Time and Rhyme Time sessions, visit www.slq.qld.gov.au/first-5-forever/watch

11.01.2022 We’ve loved bringing Queensland families free access to Kindergo this year! It was exciting to share this locally-produced Like a Photon reading app with you. We hope you’ve had fun exploring the islands and discovering new ways to enjoy stories. The free access period finishes at the end of this month so if you haven’t tried it yet, give it a go! Download from the App Store or Google Play (a paid subscription will be required for access from 1 December). We’ve got more tips for sharing stories with young children using a tablet on the First 5 Forever website: http://ow.ly/Rd2V50Cvhio

11.01.2022 "Hey Google, ask First 5 Forever for a tip." Here's one to try today with your 0-5 year old: Ask your child a question they don't have to answer using words. Can you wave goodbye? The answer might not be verbal, but you're still encouraging communication and helping them develop social skills.... Google Assistant: "Hey Google, talk to First 5 Forever" Amazon Alexa: "Alexa, open First 5 Forever" Learn more about our voice-activated tips, book recommendations and nursery rhymes: http://ow.ly/6n1t50BF3zr #first5forever

10.01.2022 Errol, what is your tip of the day?' Making up silly or nonsense words that rhyme, for example, dolphin/molphin. Playing with words and manipulating sounds is a foundation of reading and writing and is great for helping your 0-5 year old learn. For more tips from Errol ask First 5 Forever using Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant: Google Assistant: "Hey Google, talk to First 5 Forever" ... Amazon Alexa: "Alexa, open First 5 Forever" http://ow.ly/USep50CmnI7

10.01.2022 Let's celebrate Space Week! World Space Week is an annual event celebrating science and technology and their impact on our lives. This year’s theme is Satellites Improve Life. Space is an incredibly exciting topic for children. Watch them react with amazement as they learn about the vastness of space, the colours and sizes of the different planets and our voyages to the moon and beyond. Looking for more ideas? Visit our website for these fun, at home activities to do with your children. http://ow.ly/urBe50BMKFR

09.01.2022 Name the things your little one looks at or touches in books. Say the key word then add more information. "That's a bear. You're looking at the brown bear." To get personalised tips like this one visit the First 5 Forever website. http://ow.ly/nSIK50CaUao

09.01.2022 Playing and talking with young children helps them build early literacy skills they'll need later on. Try these fun ideas inspired by mirrors and help them see things in a new way! Read now: http://ow.ly/SEdY50BEU0a #first5forever

09.01.2022 It's World Space Week from October 4-10th. Today’s activity is inspired by outer space! Join Tom as we explore the world around us and decorate your very own telescope. Telescopes are used to make things really far-away look really close and easy to see. We know the most memorable learning happens at home. Join us for exciting play and learning to enhance your child’s creativity and curiosity. Here at the State Library of Queensland we’d love to hear about your creations! Share by using the tag #thecornerathome To watch more of your favourite The Corner at Home Activities online, visit slq.qld.gov.au/thecorner

02.01.2022 Queensland families! This weekend explore new episodes from The Australian Literacy & Numeracy Foundation (ALNF) and Storykids, an engaging podcast that puts the spotlight on young voices across the nation. http://ow.ly/7uXU50CjlW5

02.01.2022 Children and avid gardeners love spring as it means more time spent outdoors. Spending time in the garden with your little one is not just good fun but can be filled with endless opportunities for language and learning. Learn more: http://ow.ly/mlZE50BQErc #first5forever

02.01.2022 Queensland Families! Don't forget to join us every week - Monday, Wednesday and Friday for online Baby Play, Rhyme Time and Story Time sessions. Visit First 5 Forever for tips and resources to support early literacy and provide opportunities for children and their families to talk, read, sing and play together every day.

01.01.2022 We really love this Story Time with Monica from Brisbane Libraries. Monica is reading Shark in the park and From head to toe. She sings "If you're happy and you know it" too! #first5forever To watch more of your favourite Baby Play, Story Time and Rhyme Time sessions, visit www.slq.qld.gov.au/first-5-forever/watch

01.01.2022 Pets often bring much joy and laughter to families and involving your child in caring for them can be a great opportunity for learning and fun. Learn more about how your child can learn new words and concepts and a sense of importance as they care for something that is part of their family. http://ow.ly/Z1C050CmnCR