Tens of thousands of children across Victoria starting three-year-old kinder in 2022 and beyond will receive a free Kinder Kit from the government with fun educational books and resources for the whole family.
The kits are designed to encourage continued learning at home. In turn helping parents support their children to thrive in their first year of kinder. It includes activities to develop language and social skills, and express emotions and creativity.
The illustrated Kinder Kit carrycase is made from recycled materials and includes crayons, playdough, animal magnets and flip cards. Most importantly, children receive two great books by Australian authors from the following list:
- My People by Eddie Betts, Windows by Patrick Guest.
- Tell ’Em! by Rosemary Sullivan and Katrina Germein.
- Where does a giraffe go to bed? by Craig MacLean.
- A to Z Story of Australian Animals by Sally Morgan.
- My Dog Bigsy by Alison Lester.
All Kinder Kit suppliers are Australian with 70% of the expenditure invested in Victoria which supports the local economy.
The best start
It’s significant the government has chosen to include books as a large component of the kit.
As we know, books are better when they’re read from print. They’re also better for young people’s educational outcomes when it comes to comprehension, concentration and critical thinking.
Giving Victorian children the best start in their education while supporting local businesses is a celebration of this landmark reform. Helping families and children connect at home with their learning is extremely important.
My People by Eddie Betts
Eddie Betts is one of a kind and an AFL legend, a proud Aboriginal Australian, respected leader and role model.
We’ve witnessed how Eddie treats others on and off the field and heard about how he wants to be treated. He believes we are all capable of kindness and the kindlier we act the better our world will be. Importantly, he is also at the forefront of engaging directly with kids and telling his story.
The Eddie’s Lil’ Homies series of educational books and products is helping kids understand acceptance and equality. It makes reading fun with rap or rhyme highlighting the power and positivity we can create when people come together.
Finsbury Green produces these case bound books carbon neutral. An accompanying custom-made tag developed by our promotional products team in conjunction with Eddie and wife Anna and available here.
