Very young children are fascinated by music and sounds. Musical activities contribute to children’s total development and they grow musically when they’re allowed to take risks and not feel pressured to perform. Early Childhood Music & Movement Teacher, Julia Rennick, tells us why introducing music to our babies and toddlers is so important.
The new school year is just around the corner and with it comes back to school shopping. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer amount of supplies. So, before you head on down to your closest shops to stock up on those classroom essentials make sure you read our hand 10-point checklist!
It’s almost time to start packing the lunchbox. But do you know what is in your food? It’s important to check sugar and sodium content, but don’t forget to look out for the additives and preservatives added into many popular lunchbox staples. It’s easy to avoid synthetic ingredients, simply swap the brand you buy! Here are three simple lunch box swaps just in time for back-to-school from Supermarket Swap.
After two years of cancelled plans and rescheduled celebrations it’s time to don your party hats and treat the kids to some real entertainment! Award winning creative ensemble, Wildhouse Circus, infuse their exceptional circus skills with all of the classic party games you’d expect at this high-energy, feel-good show coming to the Adelaide Fringe this season.
Starting at childcare, kindergarten or school can be a daunting prospect, for both parents and child! The Psychologists from the Paediatric Sleep & Psychology Clinic (Incorporating Sensible Sleep) have put together a list of tips for parents and families to help prepare them.
Tired parents, this one is for you! Imagine calm evenings, rosy-cheeked smiles, and peaceful bedtimes. A happy and relaxed kiddo and an entire household feeling calm and well-rested after a great nights’ sleep, night after night. One family has created the product that dreams are made of… literally! The Muluzu Pillowcase Pal… created for kids by kids. We’ve got the scoop on how these sleep supporting sidekicks can help your kiddo drift off to the land of nod.
Whether your kiddos are hitting the books in the classroom or in your living room at the start of Term 1 2022, what we do know is that the time to start back to school prep is now… And awesome kids back-to-school brand Spencil is here to help get us started. Whether it’s backpacks, lunch bags or bentos, stationery or book covers, everything at Spencil is designed with love and comes in seasonal ranges of bespoke prints featuring Spencil characters and motifs. We’ve got some of our top Spencil picks for back-to-school 2022 and we know you’re gonna love them just as much as we do!
Calling all future cyclists, bike enthusiasts, and kiddos that just like things that have 2 wheels and roll! The Santos Festival of Cycling has unveiled the program for the City of Adelaide Festival Village at Victoria Square/ Tarntanyangga on Wednesday 26 January and there’s plenty to do for families, including kids activities and a free family ride!
Set to be your kids’ new favourite meal, Adelaide based and locally produced business, Dumpling 100 have launched their brand-new nutritious dumplings for kids, each looking like a pocket of fun with their naturally derived coloured wrappings.
Get a free back-to-school haircut for your kiddo thanks to Cluey Learning! Let your child choose their own personalised haircut in time for Term 1 thanks to Cluey Learning – Australia’s leading personalised online tutoring service.
With recent news of a hybrid return-to-school plan and the ongoing uncertainty for families going into 2022, many kiddos may be dealing with BIG emotions right now, and parents looking for tangible strategies to restore some cool and calm in their lives. We’ve found out a little bit more about how Brave and Able Breathing Buddies work to build lifelong skills that empower kids to be their most brave and able self, in any situation.
“In my conversations with South Australian children and young people there are four issues that they consistently say worries them most. Not surprisingly, one of these is the environment, another is school and homework, a third is needing assistance navigating relationships with family and friends, and the fourth is not being listened to by adults” – Commissioner for children & young people, Helen Connolly, tells us what children have to say about what worries them most.
SA Circus Centre’s Youth Troupe will perform their new work ‘Ropeable during the 2022 Adelaide Fringe in The Peacock at Gluttony in February and March. This is a great opportunity to see some of South Australia’s brilliant young acrobats, who have trained at the leading circus facility for young performers, demonstrate their extraordinary skills and talents.
Looking for kid-friendly Adelaide Fringe shows for the upcoming festival season? How does puppetry fused with storytelling, physical theatre, a hint of live music and an educational, ecological theme sound?Yeah, that’s what we thought too… pretty darn awesome! That’s just what you’ll get with Pico’s Puppet Palace!
Today The Garden of Unearthly Delights announces its full 2022 program after a sneak peek late last year. With a jam-packed season of comedy, circus, cabaret, interactive theatre, kids shows and more the 2022 season guarantees to have something for everyone.