april 2020 Articles

Fun & Easy Activity Ideas for Kids To Do at Home | Online Adventures

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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Fun & Easy Activity Ideas for Kids To Do at Home | Indoor Play

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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Fun & Easy Activity Ideas for Kids To Do at Home | Arts & Crafts

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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Fun & Easy Activity Ideas for Kids To Do at Home | Backyard Fun

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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self regulation for kids with autism

Self-regulation for kids: at home, at school with autism | UniSA | World Autism Day 2 Apr 2020

[ April 2, 2020; ]
Self-regulation for kids: at home, at school with autism
As every teacher will assert, self-regulation is the key to optimal learning; it helps kids tune in, stay focussed and be ready to learn. But what if your child isn’t wired this way? For many children, self-regulation is hard to master, but for kids on the autism […]

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School on TV with the ABC | Starts 14 April 2020

School on TV starting Term 2 on ABC ME
ABC will extend its educational programming on ABC ME to support students and caregivers at home, from 10am to 3pm each weekday during Term 2, 2020.   The expanded schedule moves from blocks of primary school content in the mornings through to secondary school content in the […]

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison

FREE Child Care to Help Families During Coronavirus Pandemic | 2 Apr 2020

Free child care for families and support for early childhood & care sector during the coronavirus pandemic.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has just announced a government decision to provide around one million families with free child care during the coronavirus pandemic and financial relief and support to the early childhood education and care sector to assist […]

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online zoom bubble parties

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 virtual market

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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Ended: WIN a Spies in Disguise DVD & Prize Pack

WIN a Spies in Disguise DVD & Prize Pack
Bring home the adventure on Digital, Blu-ray™, and 4K Ultra HD™ on 1 April 2020.
In this high-flying animated comedy, super spy Lance Sterling (Will Smith) and scientist Walter Beckett (Tom Holland) are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is none of the above. […]

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New Dashboard for South Australian COVID-19 Updates | 2020

New dashboard for South Australian COVID-19 updates.
The South Australian government has set up a new website page to keep us all informed with South Australian COVID-19 updates.  It will be updated every day, with all the key stats and breakdowns, to help keep us all educated and safe.
The page will have the most up to […]

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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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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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mothers day classic virtual

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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Adelaide Central Market Open during COVID-19 | 2020

Adelaide Central Market Open during COVID-19
The Adelaide Central Market have confirmed they will remain open, as they are an essential service and food market.
They have removed their communal dining furniture, placed hand sanitisers in key locations and entrances.  They ask you to please keep your social distance during your shop, that you use card only […]

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closing zoos

SA Zoos Close Due to COVID-19 | March 2020

Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park to Close Until Further Notice
It has been announced that due to the escalating impact of COVID-19 it is necessary for Adelaide Zoo (and Monarto Safari Park) to temporarily close their doors from 5pm, 25 March 2020.
In response to the current situation:

Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park will be closed […]

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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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SA education department online learning website

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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Going on a Bear Hunt around your local Neighbourhood | Adelaide

Going on a Bear Hunt around your local neighbourhood in Adelaide
A beautiful community idea has taken off around the world, based on the much loved children’s book “We’re Going On a Bear Hunt”
To join in the fun, simply put a teddy bear in the front window of your home so families walking past can spot the […]

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keeping kids connected

URSTRONG Virtual Classroom – Keeping Kids Connected | 2020

URSTRONG Classroom – Keeping Kids Connected
URSTRONG launches a Virtual Classroom for Kids Around the Globe. 
During this uneasy time, URSTRONG’s primary goal is: Keeping Kids Connected. Research shows that social connection is the most powerful antidote to stress and anxiety. And so URSTRONG are committed to helping bring a sense of belonging, friendship, and positivity to […]

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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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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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Helping children cope with stress during the coronavirus outbreak

Helping children cope with stress during the coronavirus outbreak
According to the World Health Organisation, children may respond to stress in different ways such as being more clingy, anxious, withdrawing, angry or agitated, bedwetting etc.  Respond to your child’s reactions in a supportive way, listen to their concerns and give them extra love and attention.
Children need […]

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Mainline Drive In | Adelaide’s Only Drive In Cinema NOW CLOSED | Gepps Cross

*UPDATE: Tuesday 24 March 2020*
In response to the new government regulation that came into effect Monday 23 March, all entertainment venues such as cinemas and drive-ins are now closed. Read more HERE.
How to see a new release movie during coronavirus restrictions.
Mainline Drive In, located in Gepps Cross, is still open and operating during the COVID-19 […]

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