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The holidays are nearly here and you might be wondering what you and your child can do together.Before you talk to your child about what they want to do over the holidays, do some research to see what free activities are on.We’ve got the whole day free today. Let’s find out what we can do.
There are so many different sports teams, all with their own uniforms. Sometimes they have similar colours and designs. How do you know which team is which?Talk to your child about the different patterns and colours of the uniforms. Sometimes the colours are the same but the design or pattern is different.I like to follow Aussie rules. Collingwood and Hawthorn both have
Talking to children about death is an important part of their learning. Children who are outside will often find dead creatures like birds, lizards or mice. They will want to know what happened.Sometimes it might be the family pet that has died.Children are usually more curious than worried, so letting them look and ask questions is helpful. You don’t need to go into great
Next time you are outside with your child ask them what they can see in the sky. Is it different in the morning compared to late in the afternoon or evening? There are lots of clouds up in the sky. Can you see anything else? It is very hot today. What can you see in the sky that helps us to keep warm? Talk to your child about what they can see. Is it always the same? Is the
The washing is dry and now it is time to put it away. You could ask your child to help you sort the washing into different piles. Start by asking your child to find their own clothes.Let’s start by sorting the socks first. Can you find all of your socks?As you sort through the basket of washing, talk about the different types and sizes of clothing. Explain to your child that
Is it time to wash your car? Your child can get involved too. All you need is the car, a bucket of soapy water, a sponge, and a towel to dry everyone with after you finish.