About
Welcome to Words Grow Minds!
While everyone wants the best for their little ones, sometimes it’s hard to know what they need. The Words Grow Minds campaign gets straight to the heart of how parents and caregivers can help babies and young children thrive — it’s as simple as talking, reading, playing, and singing together from birth.
Backed by the latest research showing how these simple interactions literally grow children’s brains in the critical early years, Words Grow Minds has been developed with input from early childhood education and health practitioners, literacy specialists, and researchers.
Words Grow Minds is funded by the Government of South Australia.
Early Years Directory
There are a range of Early Years services throughout South Australia that are here to help you give your child the best start in life.
With a huge variety of programs and services, from education and care, early intervention, and advice and support, to fun activities like playgroups and rhyme time, we’ve got what you’re looking for.
Read MoreThe Research
Words Grow Minds is backed by the latest research on early childhood development and education.
With up to 85% of brain development occurring in the first three years of life, it’s important parents and caregivers are equipped with the tools and information to support children to thrive from the very beginning.
Read more about how talking, playing, reading, and singing are the best things you can do for your child’s development.
Professionals
Words Grow Minds supports service providers to encourage families to talk, play, read and sing with their little ones every day.
Network with other service providers, access the campaign guide and resources, or enrol in our free Master Practitioner professional learning course for those working with children and families, all right here!
Read MoreCommunity Events
Every outing is an opportunity for little ones to learn about the world around us. Words Grow Minds is proud to sponsor and promote events and activities in the community that you can attend with your whole family. New experiences and precious memories that can help build the foundations for future learning.
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