More than 250 people gathered to celebrate the Words Grow Minds campaign across two local events held recently at AF Sutton and Melaleuca reserves.
The free events tailored especially for children under five were organised by Mount Gambier Library and provided families with opportunities to explore activities focused on the state-wide campaign's calls to action: talk, play, read, and sing, supporting early literacy development in South Australia.
"At both events children and their families enjoyed a variety of engaging activities that encouraged curiosity and learning through play," Mount Gambier Library Team Leader Children and Youth Services Erin Jones said.
"Our aim is to remind families that those small everyday interactions-talking, playing, reading and singing-have a significant impact on children's development," Mrs Jones said.
