Learning, Connecting and Communicating Through Art: The Radical Idea of Art as a Visual Language
By Dr. Gai Lindsay – University of Wollongong “All people – and I mean scholars, researchers and teachers, who in any place have set themselves to study children seriously – have ended up by discovering not so much the limits and weaknesses of children but rather their surprising and extraordinary strengths and capabilities linked with […]
Connecting with Your Kids Through Art
Minnie Zammit is a Creative Arts Therapist and Counsellor working with primary and high school aged children. She writes about how to connect with children through art. As a Creative Art Therapist and Counsellor at Creative Kids Therapy and a Mum of two primary aged kids, one in Prep and one in Year 6; I […]
How to Make a Pompom Decoration
Who doesn’t love a pompom, right? Check out Pip Lincolne’s Pompom Decoration video and download the project sheet here. You will need … a few balls of wool thick cardboard scissors a stick from the garden some ribbon or string How To Make It Cut your cardboard into a rectangle shape as shown. Tie your wool around the […]
Connecting with The Arts is Good for Children and Important for Us All
“Children see before they speak, make marks before they write, build before they walk. But their ability to appreciate and interpret what they observe, communicate what they think and feel, or make what they imagine and invent, is influenced by the quality of their art, craft and design education.” (The Office for Standards in Education, […]
Artforms to Inspire Children
Minnie Zammit is a Creative Arts Therapist and Counsellor working with primary and high school aged children. She writes about various artforms to inspire children below. I’ve seen how art is an opportunity to play, create, find an inner awareness, deepen the process, with expressing and learning things about themselves. Reflecting on the way I […]
How to Encourage Creativity in Children
This article has been written by Dr. Gai Lindsay, School of Education, University of Wollongong It goes without saying that creativity is considered to be important and desirable – in life, art, engineering and architecture and, of course, in education. In fact, taking part in playful and creative activities is a human right (Article 31, […]
Top 5 Tips for Managing Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis When Starting Primary School
On the first day of Prep, as a parent, you have mixed emotions. On one hand, you’re excited for your son or daughter, who put their uniform on in a flash, ready to head off to school. On the other hand, you’re feeling a little anxious. Your child has lived with a food allergy or […]
The Benefits of Holiday Camp for Kids
While summer is a joyous time for kids, it can be stressful for parents. Many parents struggle to manage their schedules while the kids are out of school, and finding activities to keep them occupied away from screens during the day can seem like an uphill battle. Luckily, holiday camps for kids can provide an […]
Helping Children to Maintain Friendships
A parent’s wish is for their child to make new friends and be happy. Throughout each year in primary school, this wish does not change. There is one simple reason for this. The basis of happiness at school comes down to friendships. The ability to maintain strong friendships can affect a child’s happiness and if […]
Transitioning Into a New School Year: How to Guide Your Child
And just like that, the new school year is upon us! 2021 was a massive year, with most families experiencing lockdowns. This year will be an important year for children, no matter what year they are in. From Prep children, just starting their primary school journey, through to Year 6 children, who are looking forward to […]