This is a simple FIFA World Cup flags 2022 activity to help get you in the FIFA World Cup spirit! The 2022 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in Qatar …
Interspecies and Other Others – Exhibition at Abbotsford Convent
Interspecies and Other Others is a free program of video and sound art, sculpture, installation and performance at Abbotsford Convent. The youngest (13 y.o) and I went to the preview evening and …
NGV Kids – Making Art: Imagine Everything is Real Free exhibition
Making Art: Imagine Everything is Real is a free exhibition for kids currently on until 9 Oct at the National Gallery of Victoria. It is presented in conjunction with the world-premiere Melbourne …
Lightscape at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Last week the youngest and I went to the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne to see Lightscape. It was truly spectacular and we both adored it. If you haven’t heard of Lightscape it is …
Spelling rules: doubling consonants
We have been working on spelling at our house recently and I will openly admit that I was not aware of any of these spelling rules about doubling consonants! I have learnt …
Free printable long multiplication worksheets with grid format
With the kids home learning due to COVID-19 restrictions, I have a much better idea of what they are learning at the moment. This is the case especially with our youngest who …
5 tips for starting school – Foundation or Prep year
In Victoria the first year at primary school is now known as the Foundation year. When our five kids first started school it was known as Prep, but regardless of what it …
Christmas gift ideas for kids
How are you going with your Christmas shopping this year? If you still have kids to buy for then this is for you! Tumble Tower – Giant Tumbling Blocks Game There is …
Glamping at Big 4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park
This is a review post. I have been wanting to go glamping for a number of years now – the tents look so cute and it seemed like a fun time to …
FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 – Printable Flags
We have done this World Cup Flag activity many times in our house and run a sweep along side it. It is really a fun activity for the whole family. The buy …
Back to school 2019 – a collection of tips to help parents
I am not one to wish away school holidays. I love them and love having the kids around more. Yes at times they can drive me a bit bonkers, but on the …
Creating inspiration boards with kids
When it comes to goal setting I take a very practical approach. My goal for 2019 is to Nurture new routines to re-energise, re-invigorate and create personal growth. Underneath that I have …
Monthly review: a nudge in the right direction
About five years ago the headmaster at the older boys’ school encouraged parents at an information evening, to not be afraid of giving our children a nudge or even a push in …
25 Christmas gift ideas for kids 2018 (that you can buy online)
I find I am doing more and more of my shopping online and I am trying to buy from as many Australian online shops as I can. Below I have collected some …
Visiting Sydney with kids
I am super excited to bring this post to you by a Sydney resident and expert Seana Smith. I love Sydney and think it is a great place to take the kids, …
How to entice older kids away from screens
Today’s post is from Bron from the great new site Mumlyfe, which is a parenting site for mums of older kids. I have known Bron for many years and she has a fabulous …
Children’s Book Week 2018 – resources, teachers’ notes and activities for kids
Over the last few years I have collated a post with resources for a selection of books which have made the CBCA short list. Going through the CBCA lists is a great …
FIFA World Cup 2018 – flags and activities for kids
We first did this activity for the first time with the 2010 FIFA World Cup. You can read my post about it here in which I highlight not only what a great learning activity …