'Let's Play' by Karen Tyrrell
Come discover all the fun and exciting ways children play. From supporting children's development, to the joys of playing together, there's plenty to celebrate about play!
'Let's Play' is a fun, engaging story for families with young children to encourage playing, singing and growing together. 'Let's Play' supports the evidence-based Sing&Grow approach of strengthening family relationships and building capacity in parents to support their children’s development.
The Author
Karen Tyrrell is a Brisbane child-empowerment author, Children's Rights Ambassador and key-note speaker, who creates books to empower kids to live STRONG.
Children’s Rights QLD appointed Karen an Ambassador. Her role is to educate the community and empower children on their rights to be happy, healthy and safe.
Karen Tyrrell author has won 4 awards, 7 grants, and a mentorship from Society of Editors QLD.
Her children's books, Bailey Beats the Blah and STOP the Bully, are endorsed by Kids Helpline. Harry Helps Grandpa Remember won a RADF grant and is endorsed by Alzheimer’s Australia.
Karen won an Arts Queensland grant and a sponsorship for picture book, Ready Set Discover Logan. with themes of inclusion and diversity.
Colouring in Activity
Download and print the colouring in sheet for 'Let's Play'. Whether with pencils, crayons, paints or in a collage, experimenting with colour is a great way to play.
Sing&Grow
Play Matters is the home of Sing&Grow Australia. Sing&Grow is a national evidence-based music therapy program providing services for young children and their families. Group programs focus on strengthening family relationships, building capacity in parents to support their children’s development in the early years of life, and supporting children’s transition to school. Sing&Grow is delivered exclusively by registered music therapists.
Sing&Grow and Play Matters Australia comissioned the creation and publication of Karen Tyrrell's 'Let's Play', with support from the Department of Social Services.
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Play Matters Australia
Operating for almost 50 years, Play Matters Australia aims to provide children with the best start to life by empowering parents and carers with the skills and confidence to guide and support their children's development through the fundamental act of play. All children have the right to play as stated in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, Article 31.
Play Matters Australia has proudly supported this endeavor, alongside Sing&Grow, to see 'Let's Play' brought to families.