CHILDREN’S story time will have a different feel for families over the next 10 days.
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A new tram-based initiative will see children and parents riding a special Story Tram led by tram conductor and story-teller Narelle Stone.
Families will be taken on a ride through Bendigo to the Central Deborah Gold Mine and share a word journey as they listen to amazing stories along the way.
The project focuses on the message “talk, laugh, read and play with your child every day.”
Is is supported by the City of Greater Bendigo’s community grant program and the Communities for Children Early Years Literacy and Language Development learning group.
Other partners include Bendigo Heritage Attractions, the City of Greater Bendigo and La Trobe University.
“We saw the opportunity through this fun and engaging activity to promote awareness of children’s literacy during the Bendigo Writers Festival,” Communities for Children Early Years Literacy and Language Development Working Group’s Sue King-Smith said..
“By demonstrating the power and effect on language story-telling can have.”
The Story Tram runs at 10am daily (boarding at 9.45am) from August 5 to August 14.
It is a free event but bookings are essential. Phone The Capital on 5434 6100.