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The Scientific Bubble Show Online ZOOM Parties

The Scientific Bubble Show Online ZOOM Birthday Parties
Celebrate your special day online with your friends and enjoy The Scientific Bubble Show through a live interactive party over ZOOM. 
Marty’s Scientific Bubble Show will be beamed live into all of your guest’s houses from his performance studio in Adelaide, South Australia. And if your connection is good, […]

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Gathered | SA’s Virtual Design Market | 18 & 19 Apr 2020

[ April 18, 2020; April 19, 2020; ]
Gathered Design Market – Virtual
The very reason Gathered began was to support South Australian local designers + creative businesses and now more than ever is the time for everyone to increase the curve of support and stick together.
So in that spirit, on Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 April you can attend the NEW Gathered Virtual […]

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rainbow trail

Rainbow Trail Australia | Find Rainbows in Windows Around Your Local Neighbourhood

Rainbow Trail 
During these difficult times of self-isolation, Rainbow Trail is creating a way for kids to be creative and find other’s creations on their walks. 
All you have to do is create Rainbow pictures and stick them in your window for children to find on walks especially during this hard time of self isolation.
You can be […]

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Fun & Easy Activity Ideas for Kids To Do at Home

Activities Kids Can Do at Home – Fun, Affordable Easy Ideas & Inspiration
Help the kids have fun at home with these easy indoor and outdoor activities using simple household items, pantry staples, recycled materials and a little bit of imagination!
As families stay home to slow the spread of COVID-19, with the cancellation of countless upcoming events […]

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Social Connection Apps Houseparty & Zoom | Video Chat with Family & Friends

Staying Connected – Social Apps Houseparty & Zoom proving popular to catch up with family & friends
During times of home isolation and social distancing during the height of the coronavirus pandemic, staying away from our family and friends has been incredibly difficult.  Fortunately we do live in the age of advanced digital technology, which is […]

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#CirqueConnect Cirque du Soleil Special | Watch for Free Online | 2020

Watch #CirqueConnect Cirque du Soleil KURIOS, “O” & LUZIA Special online.
Last Friday, Cirque du Soleil had something special for their fans.
Since their KURIOS tours have been suspended, they’re coming to you with a #CirqueConnect hour-long special. Enjoy a front-row seat to the awe-inspiring moments of the larger-than-life shows KURIOS by Cirque du Soleil, “O” by […]

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Google 3D animals augmented reality

Google 3D Animals | Google Augmented Reality

Google 3D Animals 
Google augmented reality lets you meet life-sized animals up close. Google has also created Aussie animals which you can view in 3D.
If like our family you’ve been in lockdown and practising social distancing due to the situation with COVID-19 you might enjoy a virtual trip to the zoo thanks to Google 3D Animals.
 It’s […]

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Support Your Local – Cafes & Restaurants now offering Takeaway & Delivery

Support Your Local Businesses in your Area – Cafes, Pubs & Restaurants now offering Takeaway & Delivery
Of all the businesses to suffer during the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing restrictions, it’s the hospitality industry that will be amongst the hardest hit.  With countless small businesses already closing – either temporarily or permanently, the future is […]

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5 Simple Ways to #stayconnected | Neighbour Day 2020

We need to #StayConnected.
Australian suicide prevention charity R U OK? recently asked their Instagram community how they will stay connected while they’re physical distancing through the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.  The responses from all across Australia had one thing in common – We need to #StayConnected.
Below we have shared R U OK?’s five favourite responses:
1.  Chat […]

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Free Animal Live Streams & Educational Videos for Kids

Watch Animal Live Streams & Educational Videos from home.
With the Stay Home movement in full swing and schools closing early, there is now a fantastic selection of animal entertainment online for kids (and adults!) of all ages to enjoy.  Take a break out of your school or work week to sit down with the kids […]

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Mother’s Day Classic Going Virtual | Before 10 May 2020

[ March 26, 2020 to May 10, 2020. ]
Mother’s Day Classic – Going Virtual
The women in Super Mother’s Day Classic fun run and walk launch MDC VIRTUAL 2020. 
Unprecedented times require innovative solutions. Have fun, get active and help raise funds online for vital breast cancer research. Raising vital funds for breast cancer research and celebrating the lives of those touched by breast cancer is […]

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Join Playgroup at Home | Playgroup SA Community Now Online

Join Playgroup at Home via the Playgroup SA Community
Connect with the Playgroup Community at home! As communities are facing rapid change, they are looking to help you connect and interact with other families and Playgroup Leaders.
It is a safe space to share ideas for play including craft, imaginative, physical play, sensory play, outdoor play, literacy […]

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Elevenses with The World of David Walliams | Free Audio Story Every Day | Mar & Apr 2020

[ March 25, 2020 to April 24, 2020. ]
Elevenses with The World of David Walliams
The World of David Walliams is releasing an audio story from The World’s Worst Children every day for the next 30 days. 
Keep the kids busy with these daily audio treats, perfect for tea-and-biscuit breaks.
The World’s Worst Children Synopsis: 
From Dribbling Drew – a boy whose drool gets him into terrible […]

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Our Learning SA – Online Learning Resource for Children, Families & Teachers | SA Department for Education

South Australian Department for Education Launches FREE Online Learning Resource
The South Australian Department for Education has created “Our Learning SA”, a new resource for all South Australian families with children from preschool age right through to primary and secondary school-aged children. This includes resources for those undertaking SACE 1 and SACE 2.
This is an excellent […]

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Code Camp Free Online Program | 2020

[ March 24, 2020 to April 24, 2020. ]
Kids can learn to code at home for free.
Code Camp teaches children to code during the holidays and after school clubs throughout Australia.
Code Camp are offering their online program for FREE to help get through the tough weeks and months ahead during the coronavirus pandemic.

Code Camp teach children from 5-13 years coding to build their […]

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Free Workouts with Sam Wood | Kids Workouts at Home

Free Live Workouts at Home with Sam Wood
Families can join Sam Wood from 28 by Sam Wood every morning for a free LIVE workout from home starting Monday 23 March 2020 at 9am (AEDT) so 8.30am Adelaide time.
The workouts will be streamed LIVE on the 28 by Sam Wood Facebook page and all fitness levels are […]

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Audible Stories | Free Book Streaming for Kids | From Mar 2020

[ March 22, 2020 to April 22, 2020. ]
Audible Stories – free book streaming for kids 
Stories help – They entertain. They teach. They keep young minds active, alert and engaged.
For as long as schools are closed, Audible is open. Starting today, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, […]

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The Louvre

Virtual Excursions from Your Own Couch | Culture & Education for Kids at Home

Virtual Excursions from Your Own Couch
Even with the temporary closure of libraries, museums and art galleries you can still take the kids on a cultural excursion without even having to leave home. There are some fabulous websites that allow users to explore hundreds of pieces of art, sculpture, museum pieces and even visit places like […]

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UNO best family card game

The Best Family Card Game – the new improved UNO

UNO is great family fun for both kids and adults. It suits various ages, and can be played with just 2 people or up to 10 people. 
In the last school holidays we went away with three other families, staying in a holiday house together. There was up to eighteen of us over five days. We […]

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Daily Schedule for Families Staying Home | Activity Planner for Kids

Daily Schedule for Families Staying Home – Kids Activity Planner
For any parent who’s decided to socially isolate their children already, or are planning to, Bianca Mitchell is one organised parent who has created a helpful daily schedule.  You may notice a lot of people are creating their own versions at the moment, and we thought […]

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Scholastic Learn at Home | Remote Learning Resource for Kindy to Year 12

Scholastic Learn at Home
Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing while at home.
Missing school isn’t easy for both kids and their parents. During the outbreak of the COVID-19, many students will have to stay at home due to social distancing, illness, precautionary self-isolation or quarantine enforcement.
Scholastic are providing simple ways to turn unexpected […]

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Disney Frozen 2 now on Disney+ | 17 Mar 2020

Disney Frozen 2 now on Disney+ in Australia
The Walt Disney Company has decided to release their animated blockbuster Frozen 2 early due to the  global pandemic of COVID-19.
In Frozen 2, now the number one animated movie of all time, Elsa the Snow Queen and her sister Anna embark on an adventure far away from the kingdom of […]

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Honey Run Delivery Day | Hayes Honey | 5 Apr 2020

[ April 5, 2020; 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]  

Hayes Honey Delivery Day
In place of the Hayes Honey Autumn Open Day (which was scheduled for 5 April 2020 and will be postponed to a more appropriate time), Hayes Honey are doing a ‘honey run’ delivery day.
Hayes Honey is a small family business of urban beekeepers who are passionate about community education and raising awareness […]

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Dymocks Top 51 Kids’ Books | 2019

Dymocks Top 51 Kids’ Books for 2019
Each year Dymocks release their top 51 kids book to help get kids reading and it is always an inspirational list.  Voted by the Dymocks Booklovers members, you will find lots of beloved children’s classics as well as some new favourites, books from captivating series and plenty of Australian […]

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how to make fluffy slime

How to Make Fluffy Slime | The Best Fluffy Slime Recipe | Australia

Slime makers of Australia rejoice! Finally Elmers glue is back!
It is being stocked at a number of shops. We have seen it at Coles, Woolworths and Spotlight stores BUT you need to be quick as they literally run out the door in no time, every time they re-stock. If you’ve seen YouTube videos and recipes […]

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Slime Making Tips | How to Fix Slime

Slime Making Tips | What do all the ingredients do?
Borax Solution: to make this, mix 1 teaspoon of Borax with 1 cup of hot water and stir to combine. We put this liquid solution in a sauce bottle for easy dispensing and storing. Borax can be found in the laundry section of supermarkets. We like […]

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Easy Glitter Slime Recipes | Two Easy Ways to Make Glitter Slime

 
How to make Glitter Slime – Easy Recipes for Glitter Slime
Glitter slime is one of our favourite types of slime. It’s so sparkly, stretchy and fun to play with, and so cool to look at. It’s also super easy to make, especially as Elmers glue is now finally available again in Australian shops. We found […]

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Great Ideas for Screen Free Time with Kids

Great ideas to help your kids spend time away from the screen.
It’s safe to say that many of us find the allure of a ‘screen’ all too easy to resist and these days we all need access to technology for work, school and even sporting clubs! As with anything, moderation is the key and we […]

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Make Giant Bubbles for Bubble Blowing Fun | Easy Instructions

Make giant bubbles for lots of outdoor bubble-blowing fun!
Most kids are fascinated by bubbles – they are colourful, beautiful and so much fun to create.  Blow them around, watch them float away and see them pop!
Here is an easy recipe to make giant bubbles.
Carefully and slowly mix 7 parts of water, 3 parts of detergent […]

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Kinderling Kids Radio | Radio that’s made especially for families

Kinderling Kids Radio
From the Wiggles to The White Stripes, Vegetable Plot to Village People, Danny Kaye to Daft Punk and Justine Clarke to Johnny Cash, Kinderling Kids Radio is redefining music for kids and creating shared family moments for the music lover in the child, and the child in the music lover.
Kinderling Kids Radio offers […]

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