KIDDO ISSUE 6 by Kiddo Mag

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OCT — DEC 2018 . #06

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THE FAMILY MARKET PLACE SU N 4 T H N OV E M BE R

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LOCAL TRADERS

BABY WEAR

BIG AND SMALL MAKERS

MUSIC

HOME DÃ&#x2030;COR

ENTERTAINMENT

TOYS

ACTIVITIES

CLOTHING

FOOD + COFFEE

ACCESSORIES

ECO PRODUCTS

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W E'R E ON E!

PUBLISHER

Charlotte Chambers STAFF WRITER

It’s not every day that you turn one... it’s a milestone and like every new mum I can’t believe how quickly a year with KIDDO Mag has gone.

Gemma Easton EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS

Rebecca Morse Danielle Symes Olivia Williams Jake Dean Symon Jarowyj Matilda Schwarz Saskia Webb Annabel Hartnett Miriam Weir Ella James Astrid Myers Hanna Beaven

With only a few teething problems, late nights and tantrums... we did it! This issue is jam packed with loads of fun content, We give you the low down on what to expect at the next KIDDO Markets (Sun Nov 4th - put it in your calendar!), interviews with some major celebs... Peter Combe and Justine Clarke and talk to some experts about early learning, the importance of play and getting school and Kindy ready for 2019.

SUB EDITOR

We are also really excited to introduce a kids page with gorgeous illustrations by Jana from @wordfindersclub and some MUM and DAD Jokes for the kids.

Cassandra Kerr ART DIRECTOR

Serrin Ainslie

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You know the saying, you will never work a day in your life if you do something that you love ... well this is true.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Meaghan Coles

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Thank you to all of our KIDDO community, our star contributors and our glorious clients, KIDDO really is a team effort.

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What's on! OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 1 - 31 October

2 – 11 October

Little Picassos - The Market Through Our Eyes

Grasslands Field Trip Trail

Carclew Explore Arts

Adelaide Central Market

Victoria Park Biodiversity Site

Carclew Castle

littlepicassos.com.au

cityofadelaide.com.au/grasslands

carclew.com.au

2 - 12 October

6 October

7 October

21 September - 20 October

Adelaide Festival Centre - On Stage

Spring Fest

TreeClimb Opening

Adelaide Festival Centre

Flinders University, Student Hub and Plaza

Cnr. Greenhill Road, & Unley Road

adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/on-stage

treeclimb.com.au

eventbrite.com.au 8 – 12 October

9 - 13 October

13 October

Kids' Filmmaking Bootcamp

Cranky Bear

Justine Clarke Silly Songs Tour

Mercury Cinema, Adelaide

Dunstan Playhouse

Thebarton Theatre

mercurycinema.org.au

patchtheatre.org.au

justineclarke.com.au

17 – 21 October

21 October

Fashion on Parade Presented by Norwood Place

Adelaide Fashion Festival

Stay And Play Street Party

Adelaide

Jetty Rd, Glenelg

The Parade

adelaidefashionfestival.com.au

holdfastbay.com.au

26 October

28 October

4 November

BOO At The ZOO

Girl Power Workshop

KIDDO Markets

Adelaide Zoo

Glenunga Hub

Adelaide Showgrounds, Brick Dairy

adelaidezoo.com.au

facebook.com/girlpowerworkshops

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23 – 25 November

6 November

10 November

Bower Bird Markets

AAMI Melbourne Cup Day at Morphettville

Credit Union Christmas Pageant

Adelaide Showgrounds, Wayville

bowerbird.net.au

Morphettville Racecourse

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For more events, reviews and competitions head to kiddomag.com.au

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Hire a Nan(ny)

WHAT’S ON

Bowerbird Design Market

Everyone loves a visit from Nan.

For kids, ‘Nan’s looking after you today’ means surprise candy, story reading and special hugs.

It’s back... to empty our wallets and fill our hearts with wonder and delight! Bowerbird Markets, Adelaide’s original design Market, is on again and just in time to stock up on gifts for Christmas. There is nothing quite like knowing that the presents under your tree have been sustainably produced, are one of a kind or even made by hand. Give the gift of quality and support small and local business this year. Friday 23 Nov, 4pm - 9pm - Music, workshops and tastings Saturday 24 + Sunday 25 Nov - Workshops, demonstrations and FREE kids activities 10am - 5pm Wayville Pavilion, Adelaide Showground

For parents, it means the eternal strugglejuggle and daily-dilemma of rising early to make breakfasts, packing lunches, school drop offs, peak-hour traffic, supermarket calls, homework, sports commitments, evening meals, bath time and bedtime is made that much easier. Not all parents have the luxury of frequently calling on grandparents to help them… however, one new Adelaide business is changing that. My Mémère offers all day care, after school care and evening and weekend care for children under the supervision of Nans themselves, because who has more child caring creds than an actual grandmother? Mémère nannies are mothers and grandmothers and have knowledge and experience that only years of spending time with children can bring.

While you’re saving some time to balance your lifestyle, My Mémère nannies can run errands, read stories, prepare school lunches and do school pick up/ drop off, in a way than only a nan can. mymemere.com.au

Entry is $5, children 12 and under FREE ATM Facilities inside the venue. (Most stalls have EFTPOS)

From Fridge to Furniture

#bowerbirddesignmarket @bowerbird.au

Interior designers Cheryl and Kim couldn’t remember whether their fridge was stainless steel or white, due to all the mini masterpieces covering it, so they came up with a better plan…

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Turning children’s artwork into furnishings! What started with a funky bean bag for a friend…and friends… and family… and friends of family has now evolved into a business, because apparently a lot of people own a fridge with an aluminium surface

ready to see the light of day again. Using dumple you can turn your child’s quirky, original creations into cushions, chairs, ottomans, pet beds and more. Cheryl says ‘The freedom that children express in their art is so natural. It’s not contrived. The naivety, the combination of colours, the textures, and sometimes the quirkiness, are what we love.’ Little ones will find pride and inspiration in having their very own creations admired and blown up on a large scale. Maybe you’ll even inspire the next Monet. Be sure to catch dumple at KIDDO Markets this November 4! dumple.com.au

◆ 1 Bob Window (retro inspired cushions and lamp shades) ◆ 2 Deer Henri (retro inspired prints and homewares) ◆ 3 Robyn Wood (wooden clocks, lamp) ◆ 4 Urban Greens (small planter and herb boxes) ◆ 5 Paula Zetlein (pen and ink drawings of native flora

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Where to spy a rare Chequered Butterfly in the city this spring! It’s common knowledge that nature-based play enhances children’s learning and their connection to the environment. So, what better way to capture your child’s interest than taking them on an educational nature trail in the heart of the city?

A Walk on the Wild Side A new nature trail in Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi will take you and your children through a stunning biodiversity site, where you could spot a variety of interesting vegetation and wildlife, from rare grasses and flowers, to birds, lizards and maybe even the Chequered Copper Butterfly! This beautiful butterfly was recently rediscovered in the area after not having been observed on the Adelaide Plains for nearly 50 years! To find out more about the Chequered Copper Butterfly and the weird and wonderful relationship it has with the Rainbow Ant, that

also calls this area home, pick up the Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi Grasslands Field Trip Activity Booklet and use it as a guide while completing the nature trail.

Grasslands and Butterflies Thrive The new nature trail meanders through the City of Adelaide’s Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi biodiversity site, which safeguards an important and rare ecosystem that has survived nearly 200 years of changing land use. The Grey Box Derived Native Grasslands vegetation community is nationally-threatened, yet a small patch still thrives in the Adelaide Park Lands thanks to a team of dedicated experts who tend to the area, allowing native grasses and flowers to grow. These grassland ecosystems would have once been widespread in the South East of Adelaide. The Kaurna people would skilfully use fire to

maintain the health of grasslands and other ecosystems in the Adelaide area. As the Traditional Owners and stewards of this Country, they have had an integral connection with this land for thousands of years. Yet, despite the country changing over time, even uncommon species still survive, like the Spurred Spear Grass, which is also considered rare in South Australia. And spring is the perfect time to visit, as you have the best chance of seeing native wildflowers in all their glory.

Where can I find the trail? You can find the Victoria Park Biodiversity Site in the southern side of Pakapakanthi / Victoria Park, with limited parking available on Beaumont Rd and Hackney Rd.

Where can I find the Victoria Park/ Pakapakanthi Grasslands Field Trip Activity Booklet? To find out more about the flora and fauna of the Grasslands and for ideas on activities to do while walking the nature trail, you can pick up the Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi Grasslands Field Trip Activity Booklet from the City of Adelaide Customer Centre, SA Museum, cafes in the vicinity of Victoria Park or online at cityofadelaide.com.au/ grasslands before the end of October.

IT’S BACK... BIGGER AND MORE FUN THAN EVER!!! If you made it last time you know what to expect and if you didn’t... you’re in for a treat! The historic BRICK DAIRY at The Adelaide Showgrounds, Wayville will once again play host to our very own KIDDO MARKETS. KIDDO Markets offers the ultimate day out for the family, with multiple activations and experiences all in an enclosed, safe and spacious environment. The market is blessed with a large, indoor undercover area and an outdoor grassed treelined space, providing plenty of room for families and prams to navigate through an extensive product offering of Big and Little Makers, retailers and local businesses. The retail selection ranges from beautiful handmade apparel, accessories and homewares to home décor, art, craft, nature play and sensory products. The makers and retailers are carefully selected to create a family friendly shopping experience like no other. When it comes to entertainment, your little people will be spoilt for choice, with a range of free activities you can let them explore and experience everything from sports, art, theatre, craft, dance and entertainment.

We have rounded up some of Adelaide’s best with performances by Star Dance Academy, Cirkidz, Baby Disco, kids yoga classes and bubble shows. And no market would be complete without FREE face painting and Stable Stars pony rides! The kids can get crafty with Little Picassos, take home a DIY self-portrait with the team from Goodstart Early Learning, visit some four (and two) legged friends from Rainbow Animal Farm, and test their driving skills on the VW Solitaire mini track... not to forget dig for dinosaur bones with the team from DIGA-DINO. Exhausted yet? Then have a seat and watch a FREE cooking demonstration by Food By Annabel with produce supplied by Adelaide’s Finest Supermarkets, Frewville and Pasadena. There will be NO hungry tummies at KIDDO Markets with an extensive food offering delivering a range of delicious and healthy eating options from some of Adelaide’s favourites like, Pizzateca, Ozzie Gozleme, Gang Gang, Coffee Peddler, The Old School Bus, Uber Food, Cloud Theory Marshmallows, Sunshine Ice Blocks and St Louis Ice Cream.

We have teamed up with the charity Mumkind and will be accepting donations for their Christmas Gift drive. You can bring along a new gift from home or purchase something on the day to put under the tree. By donating a gift you will be helping to bring some joy and happiness to the lives of Adelaide families doing it tough. So put it in your calendar, share it with your friends and meet us at KIDDO MARKETS: the family market place. KIDS under 15 are FREE $5 entry fee for Adults For more market info head online to – kiddomag.com.au and keep an eye on our Facebook event page.

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STAY AND PLAY STREET PARTY ADELAIDE FA S H I O N F E S T I VA L SUN 21 OCT 11AM - 7PM

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There is nothing better than heading down to the bay on a sunny day. This year, as part of the Adelaide Fashion Festival you can now Stay and Play! Enjoy retail therapy, fashion parades (including looks for little and big people), live music, children’s activities, plenty of shopping and a POP-UP of KIDDO Markets. With part of Jetty Rd closed to traffic, the street will come alive with a festival vibe so you can spend the day shopping, relaxing, eating and drinking at the numerous restaurants and Pop-Up’s along the way. Little people can experience the Kid Village where there will be chalk art and a bubble artist. Cooking demonstrations and fashion parades will keep the older ‘kids’ entertained. So, rally the troops, explore the fashion precinct and Stay and Play at the Bay. holdfast.sa.gov.au

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What the kids said…

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THE WAIT IS OVER!

It was scary at first because you are up so high but then as you go along and know you're safe it was just awesome. The Zip line is the best!!!

7 YRS

NC Y UI

I think it was the best thing I have ever done!!! It was awesome. LD

IM AGES — MEAGHA N CO L E S

TreeClimb will also be home to a new café serving food and delicious hot and cold beverages. There are lots of open grassed areas too, so bring a picnic rug or chair to observe the action.

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TreeClimb offers group bookings including: BIRTHDAY PARTIES CORPORATE GROUPS

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WEDDING PARTIES

@treeclimb.adelaide

SCHOOL PROGRAMS

It really gets your adrenaline pumping and is such a rush. The different levels and courses are great and it’s good that you can work up to the more challenging levels. The Zip line is so much fun.

“When we first opened Bounce we experienced an unprecedented level of engagement. Adelaide was crying out for new and exciting experiences. After nearly 4 years of planning and processes, I’m extremely proud that we can once again bring something new and fresh to Adelaide. No matter what your age or athletic ability, you’ll get a chance to enjoy Adelaide and the park lands from new heights while getting a serious rush along the way.”

SPORTING GROUPS

PSEY

It was so much fun and a little scary. I loved being up so high in the trees and we saw some birds and possum poo. I loved the BIG Zip line.

Adelaide TreeClimb and Bounce SA owner Seb Packer said:

Head to the TreeClimb website, pick a time that suits you, and get ready to be harnessed in for one of the best adrenaline-rushes Adelaide has to offer – you can be one of the first to experience Adelaide’s Park Lands from the treetops! TreeClimb is open 7 days a week, with First climb at 9:00am, and the last climb 2 hours before sundown.

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Got restless kids climbing up the walls? Maybe you’re barking up the wrong tree. Get them to climb TreeClimb instead! The aerial park will operate in rain, hail or shine in the Kurrangga Park lands on the corner of Greenhill and Unley Roads. TreeClimb will offer a completely different view of Adelaide, including seven elevated treetop courses with a variety of obstacles, and even zip lines across the Parkland that are suitable for both adults and children.

TreeClimb’s 3 children’s courses have 24 tree top activities, allowing climbers to progressively complete the Yellow course, then Orange and challenge themselves on the Blue course. Each climb takes approximately 90 minutes – depending on speed and how many courses they attempt! The crew are there to offer training and guidance, however at times there is nothing better than parental support and encouragement from the ground.

Adelaide’s first nature based aerial adventure park, TreeClimb opens on October 7 for ages 3 to 103, with over 70 obstacles and 7 courses! The park allows for groups of up to 20 climbers harnessed, secured and ready to go every 20 minutes, 7 days a week!

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THE WINNING DAD

Lesson 1: Expected pre-game dad behaviour. Dad mode needs to start as soon as your partner is pregnant, not actually after the baby is born. Your extra support is needed straight away. Why you ask? Imagine going through pregnancy? Symptoms of pregnancy are: nausea, vomiting, headaches, dizziness, bloating, fatigue, mood swings, crying, constipation and back pain. Sound bad? That’s just the early symptoms. Wait, it gets worse. You can then add: leg pain, body swelling, aching back, pelvis and hips, stomach pain, heartburn, UTI’s, anaemia and shortness of breath.

WO RDS — SYM O N JARO WYJ

To top it off your partner has the stress of hoping your baby and the pregnancy is progressing normally and then being anxious or scared of giving birth. All this discomfort and your partner is usually still holding down a job too. To say I respect and admire women through pregnancy is an understatement. Once you receive the amazing news that you are expecting, you need to adjust your train of thought to make your partner as comfortable as possible. You are now: cleaning the house, cooking, doing the shopping, laundry and changing the linen. For not one minute are you going to complain about your extra workload and do not dare expect a pat on the back. This is the least you can do. Your social calendar now revolves around what your partner wants to do. If you have plans to go out and she doesn’t want to as she is having an off day (which is more than expected when you look at previously mentioned pregnancy symptoms) then you are having a night in. You will show no disappointment in this change of plans either and you may even want to say that you would rather stay home. On these nights in you will do whatever the hell your partner wants to do: if you have to sit through a movie that you despise, let me give you the big tip, you are watching it and making some popcorn too and maybe even giving her a foot massage. A couple of months pre-birth you will get the nest ready. The biggest clean your house will ever receive and this impeccable standard must be maintained on a weekly basis until birth. This will take many hours but there will be pride in what you have achieved and your partner will be grateful for the initiative you have taken in getting the house ready for your new addition.

*T hroughout pre-birth just remember the sacrifice your partner is making. She is the hero. Be proud of her and help her through this journey. The least you can do is pick up the slack and alter your lifestyle accordingly. If, for some , reason your partner is pregnant and you have done none of the above, pull your finger out and start making things right!!! PS: mum can pull rank on naming rights too. Deal with it. Dads, get to work!!!! You're welcome, Symon Jarowyj IL LUST RAT IO N - OW E N L INDS AY

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PETER COMBE BRINGS CHRISTMAS TO ADELAIDE Tell us about your Christmas album and accompanying show! What can we expect?

How have you evolved your song writing and lyrics over time to suit different generations of children?

At this live show, I'll be singing ALL the songs from Peter Combe's Christmas Album which over the past 28 years, to my great delight, has become my most loved album!

Basically my approach to song writing hasn't changed a great deal over time because children haven't actually changed very much over the past 35 years or so. I love writing in all sorts of styles and never underestimate the emotional and musical intelligence of children.

What was the process like, composing your own Christmas songs? Where do you even start?

It was an absolute labour of love! My songs are based on my true feelings about Christmas. The album was the realisation of a dream of mine to compose and record a set of new Christmas songs for families, Christmas to me will always be the season of great hope - these songs were written in that same spirit of optimism. Being a mixture of the religious and secular, some of the songs are the most sophisticated I've ever written for families. WOR DS — OLIVIA W I L L I AM S

If you haven’t contemplated washing your face with orange juice or brushing your hair with a toothbrush in the last thirty years, then you clearly haven’t lived! Or, at the very least, you weren’t a child of the 80’s, 90’s, Noughties… or any other recent decade that Peter Combe has been enrapturing the young (and young-at-heart) with his playfully silly lyrics and catchy melodies. This year we’re in for an extra dose of delight, with Peter bringing his beloved 1990 Christmas Album to Adelaide on December 8, for two shows only, at the Dunstan Playhouse. We talk to him about Christmas, songwriting and his unique multi-generational appeal.

Tell us about your own family Christmas traditions. Do you have favourite Christmas songs that you listen to as a family?

I spend Christmas with as many members of my family as possible, bearing in mind that my son, his wife and 2 daughters don't live in Adelaide. I love playing the Messiah at Christmas and there's a gorgeous song by The Idea of North called Poverty which I love hearing. My favourite traditional Christmas carol is Silent Night, one of the most beautiful melodies of all time. I have 'a bee in my bonnet' about singing the melody as written and not doing vocal gymnastics with it. Do you find multi-generations attending your shows since so many of us as kids who grew up with your music, now have kids of our own?

Yes, this is one of the lovely things about the concerts I do now, and this particular concert is probably the most multigenerational I've ever done!

And a question from my 6-year-old daughter Tilly: Do you really clean your teeth with bubble gum?

No, but I have tried to fix the fence with sticky tape! And I've seen 3 grown-ups actually bellyflop into a pizza!! Join the festive family fun of Peter Combe’s Christmas Album Live in Concert on Saturday 8 December, 3pm or 7pm. Tickets on sale from Thursday 23 August Bookings BASS 131 246 or bass.net.au For further information visit adelaidefestivalcentre.com.

win!! Christmas will come early for one lucky family! We have a family pass (4 tickets) to give away, to the 7pm performance on Saturday 8 December! Enter online at kiddomag.com.au

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We love going for a shop at Harbour Town. There’s something quite relaxing about the open air laneways… oh, and the bargains are quite therapeutic too. Now there’s even more reason for us to set aside a day to go for a nice big shop, because they have added even more of our favourite global and local brands including: • POLO RALPH LAUREN • TOMMY HILFIGER • CALVIN KLEIN • VAN HEUSEN • PETER ALEXANDER • HOUSE AND GARDEN • PRICELINE • OROTON • MIMCO • BONDS • SHERIDAN • RM WILLIAMS With all these new additions and old favourites it’s even easier to say yes to big brands at outlet prices! After all these savings, there’s definitely room in the shopping budget for the kiddos. When you’re buying for kids who grow out of things in a flash, it’s great to feel like you’re getting a good deal. There is plenty on offer for children as well, with stores such as Cotton On Kids, Ollies’s Place, JT Surf, Peter Alexander, Seed and more!

Every time-poor, milk-bottle-juggling mamas dreams have come true! ‘The Outlet Nanny’ is now at Harbour Town Adelaide offering a FREE Nanny Service so you can get all your Outlet Shopping done, distraction free! Customers will be able to access a FREE nanny service for a maximum of 2 hours, 4 hours per week, at Harbour Town Adelaide, so they can do just that and enjoy 2 hours to focus just on themselves. Children up to 10 years of age will be accepted to the Outlet Nanny Service or 12 years old if booked in with a sibling under 10 years old. Harbour Town have outsourced the Outlet Nanny Service to the experts in professional child-minding: The Hessel Group, who will ensure fun filled care for your kids! *Please ensure your child is taken to the bathroom and has been fed prior to the booking commencing.

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W O R DS — R E B E CC A MORSE

The real heroes work in childcare centres. Every weekday morning we entrust our most precious gifts* to someone else, when we deposit our offspring to school/kindy/childcare, depending on your children’s age and your level of working parent commitment.

Grace’s report card at the age of four noted that, while she could successfully recite the alphabet, she ran the letters lmnop together and also that she failed to recognise an octagon.

*(Just how precious we feel that those gifts are, will of course vary from day to day based on your child’s level of cooperation with the morning routine and how many times you had to scream expressions like BOTH SOCKS. YOU NEED TO WEAR ONE ON EACH FOOT, WHERE IS YOUR DRINK BOTTLE? and DON’T FEED YOUR CEREAL TO THE DOG I WILL EAT THE LEFTOVERS IN LIEU OF MY OWN BREAKFAST LATER.)

On our return home to Adelaide our needs and socio-economic status were much better suited to our local community childcare centre and kindy, where the dress code and shape identification regime were less restrictive, and the care just as good.

I’ve unashamedly relied on childcare to help with my brood over the years. We moved to Melbourne, away from family support when Grace was a toddler, completely overwhelmed as to how we would find care for her. Detecting my desperation, a colleague secured us a spot at a prestigious city childcare centre. We considered harvesting vital organs to cover the fees. Notices in the newsletter included “LOST: Siena’s Burberry trench. Please check your child’s coat in case you’ve accidentally taken home the wrong one.” I’m not making this up.

The kindy curriculum included studying the life cycle of a Monarch butterfly, establishing a stick insect nursery, nurturing baby chickens and guinea pigs, climbing peppercorn trees and doing yoga. I totally would have established our own stick insect nursery at home to foster my children’s inquiring minds and love of nature play, but hey why duplicate learning programs I always say.

On the days when you can’t control your own children (for me, the days which end in the letter y) do you ever drop them at school and spare a thought for the teachers who have to rein in 30 of them?

Not just wrangle them and protect them from potentially deadly allergic reactions, but educate them, help them to read and write and navigate friendships and the canteen hierarchy. Then there’s dealing with parents who think their kid is the smartest so needs more attention, or is not the smartest so needs more attention. I observed to my youngest’s teacher recently that she sounded like she had a cold, and didn’t she just get over a cold? Yes, she said, and then a child sneezed in my mouth. Give the woman a pay rise. Give childcare workers a pay rise while we’re at it. If we don’t value our early childhood educators, we have our remuneration priorities all sorts of messed up. As you kiss and drop your little cherubs and leave them in the capable hands of their teachers, express your gratitude. And remind your kids to cover their mouths when they sneeze.

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Mum Angela, little Louis and Dad Toby spent the weekend in the new Land Rover Discovery Sport SD4 HSE. Here’s what they had to say after enjoying a fresh spring morning with their new wheels along King William Road.

EBONY HEADLINING BLIND SPOT AND REVERSE TRAFFIC DETECTION BLACK DESIGN PACK INCLUDING A BLACK ROOF AND 20 INCH ALLOY WHEELS

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• The cleverly configured layout allows you to seat up to seven people comfortably. The cargo volume of the Discovery Sport SD4 HSE is 981 litres, this means that I can accommodate for dropping Louis’s friends home from sport practice with all their gear as well! • Blind Spot and Reverse Traffic Detection is very handy. Having access to this technology makes you wonder how you ever drove… or parked for that matter, without it! • Finally there’s adequate legroom from someone who is tall! The high and comfortable front chairs, and the reclining back seats deliver plenty of legroom or extra room for groceries and kindy bags etc. • Two of my absolute favourite features (apart from the very good looking leather interior and heated seats) have to be the keyless auto entry... (who has time to be digging around in a bag as deep and cluttered as your child’s toy box to locate keys?) and secondly the electric tailgate. Such a simple but practical luxury.

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• The Discovery Sport SD4 HSE has great off road capabilities, which would be handy for weekend trips or camping holidays as well as. • The Lane Departure Warning is a great safety feature for those long holiday drives. • The luxurious leather, interior fit-out with memory foam, heated seats and climate control really makes for a comfortable drive. • My Spotify playlist sounded so bright, rich and balanced with the enhanced Meridian 380 watt 10 speaker system. • I ’m conscious of our carbon footprint and fuel consumption. The Discovery Sport SD4 HSE is surprisingly fuel-efficient and uses Ingenium Diesels to help for a clean diesel engine. The SCR system cuts tailpipe emissions by injecting AdBlue diesel exhaust f luid into the exhaust gas, where it reacts with the NOx and converts it into less harmful nitrogen and water. • Handy Bluetooth connectivity is great to ensure that my attention is on the road. Such a simple but practical luxury.

The Discovery Sport SD4 is a premium SUV, which cleverly caters to families like us who want a deluxe city car, which can also transform into an off-road vehicle! The interior and exterior are effortlessly luxurious, whilst also being rugged, relaxed, and roomy enough to allow for all the miscellaneous family sports and activities you could think of! We really appreciated the comfort levels of this SUV. The Discovery Sport SD4 offers a superb level of interior features and additional options. We would definitely opt for the Fixed Panoramic Roof and Blind Spot and Reverse Traffic Detection, as these added an essential level of relaxation and enjoyment to the overall driving experience.

The Discovery Sport SD4 HSE is available to drive away from $77,945. To test drive or to find out more, contact Solitaire Land Rover

LOUIS LIKED:

• The Fixed Panoramic Roof is great for games of eye spy and it was super fun when it rained. • The car is like a robot! It auto-dims the lights and knows when the windscreen wipers need to go on, because it’s raining! @_HONEYPUNCH

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• P rivacy glass means you can make silly faces at people outside of the window, often without them noticing.

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Spring Trends @ Myer Adelaide

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Spring, and that means longer days shorter sleeves and more time outside. We have hand picked some new seasons trends for you and your little people, that will take you from active wear to the weekend. Head into the Myer Centre for a range of specialty shops, Adelaide’s biggest toys store and Myer Adelaide. With easy basement parking and an extensive food court you can tick more than one box at The Myer Centre Adelaide.

◆ 1 Sweater, Nike Womens Versa Crew, Rebel $79.95 ◆ 2 Fitness Tracker, Garmin Vivomove HR White Rose Gold, Rebel $299.00 ◆ 3 Belt Bag, Rubi $19.95 ◆ 4 Leggings, Adidas Believe This, Rebel $79.99 ◆ 5 Sneakers, Adidas NMD CS2 Linen, USG $259.99

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Kids Nautical ◆ 1 Overalls, Milkshake, Myer Adelaide, $39.95 ◆ 2 Sunglasses, Rayban Jr, Sunglass Hut, $130.00 ◆ 3 Sandals, Saltwater, Jr's Surf & Ski $74.99 ◆ 4 Bag, MILKSHAKE Straw Bag, Myer Adelaide , $19.95

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◆ 1 Sunglasses, Ray-Ban Jnr, Sunglass Hut $100 ◆ 2 Shirt, Bauhaus Chambray, Myer Adelaide $34.95 ◆ 3 Cap, Born x Raised, USG $79.99 ◆ 4 Pants, Cuba Chino Indie Kids by Industrie, Myer Adelaide, $54.95 ◆ 5 Sneakers, Vans Old Skool, Platypus Shoes $79.99

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Monochrome ◆ 1 Sunglasses, Ray Ban Meteor, Sunglass Hut $225 ◆ 2 Fedora, Miss Shop, Myer $39.95 ◆ 3 Tank Top, Linen Shell, Country Road, Myer $99 ◆ 4 Tote, Grizzi, Nine West $89.95 ◆ 5 Pant, Sass & Bide,Myer Adelaide, $290 ◆ 6 Slides, Emdown, Nine West $119.95

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It’s all about care.

Tips for selecting a disability care provider Knowing where to start when looking for a care provider for your child can be overwhelming. Here, Amanda shares some of the key things to look for when selecting a care provider: • FAMILY FOCUSED - a good provider will draw on your family's own strengths to help create and maintain a strong support network • INCLUSIVE - look for providers who place emphasis on ensuring your child maintains and builds on your chosen community connections • COLLABORATIVE - ask potential providers about how they work with you • CORE SUPPORTS - do they offer the range of core supports needed to ensure regular activities do not impact on your family's daily life

Most of us have had someone in our lives in need of care, whether it be a a grandparent, parent, child, friend or close relative. Knowing that someone qualified and trustworthy is there to lend a helping hand can take the weight off, in times of need. Starting almost 15 years ago, Amanda and her team have grown HenderCare from a small nursing and support services agency to a leading service provider in the disability and aged care sectors. When CEO, Amanda Blight speaks about providing care to children with disabilities, it becomes instantly clear that HenderCare is run by a woman with a love for children and a passion for making a positive difference in our community.

“Working in the disability sector you meet some truly remarkable children and families. When you meet these families and see their love, selflessness and dedication, you are always reminded of the absolute necessity to deliver nothing but the highest level of care.” The secret to success, she says, “all comes back to care. It may sound so obvious but too often providers forget about the experience for the person who is receiving the service and, with so much change in the sector at the moment, this is the time when providers should be demonstrating how much they really do care." / 20

This “change” relates to the recent rollout of the National Disability Insurance scheme (NDIS). A scheme that has seen Australia move from a system of block funding for agencies and community organisations to giving the control and the funds directly to the individual. “We should all be assisting clients by offering services that meet their unique individual needs.” People with disabilities now have more choice than ever to find a provider who will suit their needs, but, with so many options, finding the right provider can be more confusing than ever. When it comes to selecting a care provider for a child with disability, Amanda recommends looking for a provider who places a strong emphasis on family, teamwork and inclusivity. In addition to this, the provider should have a clear process to ensure high quality services are implemented effectively, with a consistent team of qualified carers to help minimise any stress for the child and families involved. Amanda observes, “Ultimately, you need to find someone who will partner with your family to help ensure the best outcomes for your child. At HenderCare, this is the approach we have taken, and seeing the positive change this has made to the lives of so many kids is truly one of the best parts of my job." To find out more about HenderCare’s disability services: 1300 764 433 hendercare.com.au @hendercare

• ESTABLISHED PROCESSES - even new providers should have very clear systems in place to ensure services are implemented effectively and with a consistent team of qualified carers for your child • OUTCOME FOCUSED - the NDIS has made goal setting an important part of the planning process, ask providers how they plan to help you achieve your child's goals

What is the NDIS? The NDIS, or National Disability Insurance Scheme is the new way people under the aged of 65 with a disability access services. Under the NDIS an individual can use their funds towards a range of supports and services which usually fall within one of three key areas, including: • Core Supports including personal care, nursing, consumables, transport and other services to assist with daily activities; • Capital Supports which can include assistive technology and home modifications and; • Capacity Building which feature services designed to help the individual develop skills to live life they want, including social participation, education, learning new things and finding work. To learn more about the NDIS, head to www.ndis.gov.au

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For creative powerhouse couple Sam and Vanessa Pearce, home offers time with the kids away from running their two thriving businesses. As one half of prominent creative studio Frame Creative, Sam is also actively involved in Vanessa’s burgeoning fashion and accessories empire, The Wolf Gang. With a growing client roster and stockist base, the busy duo invite KIDDO into their world to discuss the juggle of working and parenting together.

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Sam & Vanessa, can you describe your house and home life?

We live in Prospect with our two kids, Marty, 2 and Heidi, 1. It’s a beautiful 1912 character villa witha modern extension we designed ourselves, just north of the city. Although it has a minimalist design aesthetic it's cluttered and messy 6 out of 7 days a week. How do you manage working and living together, and your relationship crossing over from personal into business?

We work closely together on many aspects of The Wolf Gang and also share a studio space - so we would be lying if we didn’t say it’s challenging at times, as we often need to continue working at home. We’ve learned how to work well as a team which has been crucial for both our personal and business relationship and has helped us grow. — Vanessa

How do you spend your family time?

Making pancakes, Reading Dr Suess books or watching Toy Story on repeat. Where is your favourite place to eat?

We've never actually dined in, but we get Abdul’s Kitchen (Prospect) on Uber Eats literally 3 times a week – Marty enjoys it too. If we go out, we can't go past Etica (our all-time favourite). Paddy's Lantern is our go-to during the week for delicious coffee and food! Weekends at Coffee Barun as a family is our usual, really good coffee and there's a kids area, so it ticks all boxes. Where are your favourite places to go as a family?

Stirling, Prospect Oval Park, cafes around our neighbourhood. Describe a typical weekend in your household.

Saturdays are usually spent with the kids in the garden, Marty loves digging and playing outside. We also try and catch up on the cleaning and washing.

What’s next for Frame Creative? Sam: We're continuing to focus on the work

we love with people we like. Always contributing to the vibrancy of Adelaide and South Australia. Can you tell us about the next collection for The Wolf Gang and what will you be showing at Adelaide Fashion Festival? Vanessa: For AFF this year we are a part

of the SA Designer Showcase and will be launching our first full collection as a lifestyle brand, complete with ready-to-wear, shoes and our iconic bags. We have some exciting new influencer and press partnerships coming up which we can't wait to reveal! @framecreative @the.wolf.gang

Tell KIDDO about what it’s like to run a business in Adelaide? Sam: We’ve travelled a lot and we think Adelaide is the best place in the world. Also Frame had already been established a few years when TWG launched (and Ness was heavily pregnant at that stage), there never felt like there was a need to move interstate at all. Adelaide has everything we need for our businesses to flourish and we’re extremely happy to be based here! How do you manage your time and juggle business with family life? Sam: We try to stick to the 9-5:30pm working

hours in the studio. Then we rush home to see the kids for quality time after work, but will generally pull out the laptops after the kids are in bed. We try to keep weekends free, but if we have to go into the studio at all we usually go together and bring the kids and don’t stay too long, and always stop off at the local park on the way. / 23

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TAFE SA offers the opportunity to turn your dreams into reality. Education is an open door that can lead you somewhere you long to be.

WORDS — OLIVIA WILLIAMS

Whether you’re looking to develop on your existing skillset, up-skill in your chosen industry, refresh expertise to re-enter the workforce, or just explore a new hobby: TAFE SA short courses are a great place to start.

Portuguese natives, Mafalda and Carla, and their husbands João and Miguel, were feeling nostalgic for their favourite homegrown dessert; “pastel de nata”, otherwise known as the Portuguese custard tart. This longing for the flavour of home, and their enthusiasm to bring the taste of Portugal to their new country, Australia, was the start of a dream realised for the two Lisbon-born couples. In order to hone their skills in creating “pastel de nata” Mafalda and Carla completed several TAFE SA short courses to develop their proficiency for baking and patisserie. The pair have since gone on to open Adelaide’s first bakery dedicated to real Portuguese custard tarts, Saudade, located in Mitcham. We chatted to Mafalda and Carla to find out how TAFE SA helped to inspire them to pursue a love of baking and subsequently realise the dream of opening Saudade, their own specialty bakery. Tell us about where your passion for baking originated and what lead you towards a niche of Portuguese tarts?

We have witnessed the Australian public really discovering Portugal as a travel destination in the last few years. The Portuguese custard tart is probably one of the most recognisable and most appreciated sweets within the Portuguese gastronomy. When thinking of opening up a small business we decided we would love to replicate the lovely treats from our homeland here in Australia, so everyone around us could have a taste of something we had yearned for, for such a long time. KIDDO FEATURE / 24

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TAFE SA offers more than 400 short courses in a diverse range of areas, and are a great way of finessing your craft; maybe you want to enter a new industry or perhaps start a small business. Courses in cookery, art, design, hair & beauty, property and marketing are just the tip of the iceberg on what’s available.

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What made you choose to study baking at TAFE SA?

We chose TAFE SA as a recognised learning institute because we believed completing a series of short courses would be a great way to dive into the venture and ascertain if this was a possible path for us to pursue. How were you inspired at TAFE SA to continue and further your studies?

If we were going to replicate and sell a very special and unique product, we needed the best possible preparation. The courses at TAFE SA gave us a great foundation and knowledge to build on going forward, and enabled us to get a start on how to produce the best Portuguese tart in Adelaide. What skills did you acquire in your studies that have been invaluable going forward in your business, Saudade?

Neither of us had any qualification in baking so learning all the basic techniques provided invaluable foundations for us to take our passion for the Portuguese tart and bring the unique flavour to Australia. Without the opportunity provided to us by TAFE SA to build a solid basis of learning and a desire to continue honing our craft, we wouldn’t be where we are today.

Do you have any recommendations for others considering a TAFE course as a way of progressing them towards a dream or goal?

If you are thinking of entering a specific professional path, TAFE SA will definitely help you acquire the skills and develop crucial tools in your chosen area! Short courses are a great way to start the learning process and build foundations for further study, or maybe, like us, even starting your own small business.

Love the idea of learning more about cookery, wine or hospitality? Why not give these short courses starting soon a try! • Christmas Baking • Made in Italy • Cheese Making 101 • Cured and Smoked Products • Cocktails for Fun • Espresso Coffee Making* • Introduction to Wine Tasting …. and there’s something for kids too!

How did completing your TAFE SA courses prepare you for the realities of baking in a commercial environment?

• Christmas Gingerbread Decorating Course for kids

It really provided us the tools to start the learning process on what to expect entering the world of baking in a commercial environment. Starting from the very basics and progressively becoming more confident opened our eyes to the potential of what we could create and how far we could go.

For more information on courses head to tafesa.edu.au/shortcourses or call 1800 882 661

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*These courses contain accredited units. Visit the TAFE SA website for details. You can try some delicious Tarts and a coffee at Mitcham Square, 13a/119 Belair Rd, Torrens Park

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Katie Wright is Dynamite! Meet Katie Wright Dynamite! She’s wild, she’s funny, and she twirls a mean hula hoop. Katie is an Adelaide actor, MC and circus performer, as well as series regular, Mimi, on ABC2’s Hoopla Doopla. We chat to Katie about how she juggles parenthood and life as a touring street, stage and screen performer. WOR DS — LIV WILL I AM S IM AGE — MEAGHA N CO L E S

Tell us about what it was like filming Hoopla Doopla in China!

As a busy mum, how do you juggle motherhood and touring?

It was amazing to come together with both an Australian and Chinese cast and crew and work out how to collaborate and find a common ground in storytelling and presentation. One of the really awesome things about working in China was the size of the set that we had for our Hoopla Doopla town, it was a huge studio, much larger than we would have in Australia. When I first saw Mimi’s all pink house I fell in love!

I’ve kept performing a lot since having my little boy, Leo. Last year I travelled extensively throughout Europe and the UK. It was just me and Leo (who was almost two at the time), a bag filled mostly with juggling gear, and a big stack of hula hoops. I’ve worked on the circuit for such a long time and had an intuition that it was possible to do with a child, and thankfully it was. In fact, it was an amazing tour; I’ve toured for 15 years and touring solo with Leo felt like the first time again!

Why do you think Hoopla Doopla has been so popular?

I think a big part of it has been the fun physicality and visual storytelling. The attention to detail with the use of bright colours, as well as the way each character has distinct personality traits, is also engaging for children. Australian drama director Mark Barnard is an expert in the field of telling stories to a pre-school age group. His understanding of how they see and read stories was key in the process. You toured Hoopla Doopla as a part of the Giggle and Friends tour, what was it like to be on tour with Jimmy Giggle and the gang?

Jimmy Giggle is a lovely and caring human and cast member. His on screen/stage self is not far from how he really is. He is often being silly and making fun voices and having a good time with everyone!

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“People often asked me how I toured alone with a baby, but I figure they’re the same parenting challenges with different ways of approaching them”. Can you share some of your tried and true tips for travelling with a little person?

Most of my touring with Leo I did before he turned two. In my experience, being pregnant or being in public with a baby brings out the best in people. People have helped me carrying my pram on the stairs to subway platforms around the world, helped carry my bags and hula hoops. I have, however, also figured out how to pull it off alone when I need to. When touring with Leo, I was still breast feeding and I think that helped. Breastfeeding can work like a super power to direct a child’s attention, get them to snuggle up or sit still if you need them to. People often asked me how I toured alone with a baby, but I figure they’re the same parenting challenges with different ways of approaching them. It’s just as hard being a parent at home as it is being a parent on the road; you’re simply juggling different things. Sometimes on the road you get lonely and this way I always have a little friend!

Your one-woman show Katie Wright Dynamite is a unique blend of comedy and circus performance; where do you get the inspiration for your material?

My solo show is just a silly extension of myself that I explore onstage. It’s the cheeky, sometimes rude, ridiculous over the top person that exists within me! I think there is a real value to comedy and I’m going to keep working on my craft of being a ridiculous loud female clown - I think the world needs more of them! And finally, my 6 year old daughter Tilly wanted to ask; What’s it like to be on stage with lots of people watching you?

Hi Tilly, good question! I often think of it like having a conversation with a big group of people. They don’t actually answer you (well sometimes they do; that’s what we call a heckler), but you are listening to them to get your timing right, to hit your dramatic tension and to improvise, and that’s where the magic happens!

“I think there is a real value to comedy, and I’m going to keep working on my craft of being a ridiculous loud female clown – I think the world needs more of them!” Having toured 12 countries and 15 festivals just last year alone, along with countless street performances, MC gigs and comedy shows, you could be forgiven for wondering how Katie manages to keep up with performing life as well as being a busy mama. All we can say is, it’s clear Katie Wright Dynamite has juggling down to a fine art, in more ways than one! Instagram: @katiewrightdynamite Facebook: /katiewrightdynamite www.katewright.com.au

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You’ve got to love the days when you have it all together, everyone’s clothes are clean and for a brief moment, everything is in its right place (#nailedit). But for every one of these days, there are those when you feel like you’re stumbling from one disaster to the next (#mumlife).

#mumlife is something you really don’t understand until you’re a mum, learning on the job. Before having your first baby, you might think #mumlife is all about cute pictures of your baby at the park, smiling contently in the pram or that perfect car selfie with your sleeping baby in the seat behind you. But as you get older and perhaps start trying to juggle a return to work, or having another child, #mumlife becomes

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a secret code. A code that says ‘I am holding this whole thing together with a stick of glitter glue, a box of sultanas from the back of my car and lipstick I bought at the supermarket three years ago.’ When you reach this point (firstly, well done!) you really begin to understand that you need people around you that understand what this stage is all about and can help you with all the things that can happen. And yes, they can be friends and family, but sometimes we need our #mumlife issues to be sorted by someone who’s been there before and is also just a little bit more removed from our everyday life. Enter, National Pharmacies, a haven for every #mumlife situation. Need a whooping cough vaccination before your niece is born? They can help. Can’t work out if your son has dry skin or headlice? They’ll help you treat the right problem. Want to give formula a try but don’t know where to start? They’ll point you in the right direction. Twins have a ghastly cold and you need a carers certificate? They can provide you one with no appointment necessary. Daughter complaining of sore eyes at night? They

can look into that (bad pun). Lipstick you bought at the supermarket three years ago finally done…? You get the idea. At National Pharmacies and National Pharmacies Optical, most of the staff are parents themselves and know what it’s like to have young children. So when you come into the store, the staff can offer you practical advice (#lifehacks!) as well as trusted knowledge from years of pharmacy experience. From just finding out you’re pregnant all the way to wrangling teenagers, you can rely on National Pharmacies to help you keep it all together. And that’s what #mumlife is about… keeping it together (sort of) and when you can’t keep it together, it’s nice to know where to go to put it back together, or at least stick it together with a Mickey Mouse Bandaid, a packet of Glucogel jellybeans and a fresh new lipstick. Note: no disrespect was intended to the #dadlife in the writing of this article

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Stop, Look and Listen! SPOT Paediatrics is a Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Clinic that works with children and their families on developmental areas such as language, speech, fine motor, literacy, sensory processing and social skills. They use a fresh and fun approach to child therapy and are continuously looking to collaborate with schools and other professionals in the allied health community.

The SPOT Paediatrics team of Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs) are able to help and support children and families with the transition to school by developing school readiness skills. SLPs may typically focus on: • FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS • BUILDING VOCABULARY

We asked SPOT for some advice on ‘School Readiness’:

• TEACHING AGE APPROPRIATE GRAMMAR • CORRECTING SPEECH SOUND ERRORS • DEVELOPING SOCIAL SKILLS

‘School Readiness’ is a term that is often used to describe the set of skills necessary for transitioning to school, but it may be hard to determine if your child is “school ready” if you are not sure what to look for! As well as reading there are a range of skills crucial to giving your child a comfortable start at school. While knowing numbers, colours and shapes are helpful, school readiness is also about whether a child is ready from a fine motor, communication, social/emotional and behavioural perspective. If you are wondering “is my child ready?” there are a number of skills and behaviours that need to develop in the pre-school years to ensure a child is "school ready". FOR SCHOOL READINESS, WE CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING SKILLS: LISTENING AND UNDERSTANDING

FINE MOTOR SKILLS

• Follow instructions of up to 3 parts to allow children to independently complete tasks

• Hold a pencil with appropriate grasp to allow a child to participate in drawing and colouring activities without fatigue

• Understand many types of questions to help at story time and group discussion times SPEAKING

• Speak with appropriate use of speech sounds so that almost 100% of listeners can interpret what a child is saying • Express thoughts and ideas clearly to help children form friendships and successfully engage in conversation with their peers • Understand and use a wide vocabulary to support early literacy skills and accessing the curriculum SOCIAL INTERACTION

• Understand and participate in turn-taking and waiting • Use social greetings and engage in back and forth conversations

• Write their name. Children put their names on everything! Being able to mark which work is yours is important • Using scissors for simple cutting to support participation in learning activities ATTENTION AND CONCENTRATION

• Attention and concentration are important so that children can attend to spoken and visual information, concentrate, follow instructions, listen to a speaker, learn and access the curriculum • Regulation supports attention and concentration and children need to be well regulated in order to learn, and sit in a group

OTs MAY TYPICALLY FOCUS ON: • WRITING NAME • SCISSOR SKILLS AND PENCIL GRIP • MAKING SURE SELF-CARE SKILLS ARE AGE APPROPRIATE (TOILETING, DRESSING, FEEDING) • REGULATION These are just some of the many skills that SLPs and OTs work on to support children’s development, participation, and ability to access their community. If you have any concerns about your child’s development or school readiness don’t hesitate to contact SPOT! They are more than happy to answer any questions or chat about concerns. info@spotpaediatrics.com.au spotpaediatrics.com.au @spotpaediatrics / 29

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A GOOD START INDEED A typical day for a child at Goodstart: • • • • • • • • • •

access to dramatic and imaginary play sensory play technological exploration gross motor activities activities to assist literacy and numeracy development social and emotional learning art, dance and music excursions to visit our community partner and special events in centre rest and relaxation time a primary educator who respects their rights and cares for their wellbeing

Goodstart Port Road, Cheltenham, Centre Director, Romana Deangelis joined the early learning sector 15 years ago:

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What is it that sets Goodstart Early Learning apart?

I’m really proud to be part of a not-for-profit social enterprise. We exist solely for the benefit of the children in our care, and the wellbeing of their families. We invest heavily in our infrastructure and staff training, but also in research to ensure we stay at the forefront of what works best to help children reach their developmental and educational potential. What’s your favourite aspect of Goodstart Port Road Cheltenham and why?

The Art Studios in the Pre-Kindy and Kindergarten rooms. I have a passion for the Arts and also a background in Graphic Communication. It offers children an amazing format to express themselves. The other area would be the outdoor alfresco Hub where children can gather together for meals, which is such a beautiful time to sit together and reflect on the day.

There’s something bittersweet about transitioning from having your little one with you every waking moment to when it’s time for them to start early learning. Bitter, because you know you’ll miss them an incy-wincy bit and sweet, because you can now breathe, live, eat and exist as an adult without a dependent for at least a small portion of the day.

The transition into early learning is a big step for little people so it’s very important to get the right fit. The market is saturated with options and sometimes it’s hard to know what you’re getting. Goodstart prides themselves on forming close partnerships with families and providing as much information and communication as possible to ensure that parents are informed every step of the way.

The goodstart difference.

What parents can expect from Goodstart: • Flexible, long day care hours with the convenience of our 9, 10 and 12 hour sessions • Government-approved Kindergarten program • Play-based early learning program • Qualified experienced educators and teachers • Nurturing, stimulating, indoor and outdoor learning environments • Healthy, nutritious and diverse meals created by a qualified cook including breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea and a late snack.

Goodstart recognise that having a successful start in their centres can often come from understanding and following the routines that families follow at home. Their Storypark app also helps them to stay connected with families through daily updates and photos of each child’s learning journey. Goodstart Early Learning has nearly 50 centres across Adelaide, with six new centres scheduled to open in the coming 12 months. Their new centres aren’t ‘traditional’ childcare centres: they offer purpose built environments, such as outdoor nature playgrounds, alfresco eating and socialising hubs, kitchen gardens and a variety of environments to support the children’s learning and wellbeing. The facility has been designed with careful consideration to provide children with the opportunity to interact with their peers in shared areas and have the opportunity to learn in a variety of settings with children of different ages. / 30 KIDDO FEATURE / 30

• Nappies, bedding and sunscreen • The Storypark app delivers updates and photos of your child’s learning journey direct to you throughout the day

Celebrate the opening of Goodstart Port Road Cheltenham head along to a Family Fun Day on Sunday 21 October from 10am - 1pm. Take a tour of the beautiful learning environments, enjoy free children’s activities and complimentary coffee for all parents!

New Centres Opening Soon! • Goodstart Port Road Cheltenham, 963 Port Road, Cheltenham. Now Open • Goodstart Clearview, 242-244 Hampstead Road, Clearview. Opens late-October 2018 • Goodstart Magill, relocating to 15 Penfold Road, Magill. Opens midNovember 2018 • Goodstart Blair Athol, 452-454 Main North Road, Blair Athol. Coming in early 2019 • Goodstart Plympton, relocating to 247-251 Anzac Highway, Plympton. Coming in early 2019 • Goodstart Underdale, 185 Holbrooks Road, Underdale. Coming in mid 2019 Head to their website goodstart.org.au or call 1800 222 543 to find your nearest centre and learn more about how you can join one of their happy little communities. @GOOD STARTEL

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I M PORTANCE OF PL AY

PL AY CA N: • Increase feelings of success and optimism

You are not alone if you are a parent that has watched your child playing at kindy and thought:

• Reduce stress

• Is my child learning anything, aren’t they just playing?

• Encourage mastery, interest and engagement

• How is playing going to help my child with ‘school readiness’? • Why is my child not being taught anything?

• Increase wellbeing • Allow freedom to make choices and creativity

• Enable opportunity to take risks and overcome frustrations, challenges and fears • Promote curiosity, openness, resilience, enthusiasm and persistence • Support exploration, experimentation, discovery and problem-solving • Encourage memory skills and language development

W O R D S — H ANNA B E AVAN

There is huge pressure on us as parents to provide the best foundation for our child’s learning. It is not uncommon to look into our young child’s eyes and feel petrified that the choices we make on their behalf regarding their education will either set them on the path for success (whatever we deem that to be, and unfortunately in Western culture that has a direct correlation to status, wealth and power) or to condemn them to a life of destitution and misery - of course that may just be me! Nonetheless, supporting our children’s learning is an important part of our role as parents. Yet again, my take home message is for us to take the pressure off ourselves as parents and the flow on effect will be taking the pressure off our young children to be able to recite their ABC’s and know their numbers, colours and the periodic table as early as possible. Taking the pressure off does not mean that learning, growth and development is not important but I am suggesting that we shift away from teaching academic concepts via rote learning and testing (via questions and performing to others), and to holistic growth and development via engagement and fun – PLAY. In an article called “School readiness (for Early Years) – how to know if your little one is ready for big school” (from the Australian Government Learning Potential website –

• Build relationships and connections with others, develop friendships www.learningpotential.gov.au) school readiness is defined as the “measure of knowledge, skills and behaviours that enable children to participate and succeed in school”. School readiness is not about your child’s ability to read, write and do basic maths but it is about the development of the whole child. The following areas for continuing development were described: • SOCIAL SKILLS • EMOTIONAL REGULATION • LANGUAGE SKILLS • COGNITIVE SKILLS • PHYSICAL HEALTH AND CO-ORDINATION • SELF HELP SKILLS

As parents we sometimes think that play is unimportant or an adjunct to formal teaching. However, guided play is the work of childhood and has been shown to be the most effective method of learning for young children in both educational settings and home. Play provides active engagement with themselves, others and the world and assists in building and strengthening brain pathways. It is impossible to separate children’s play from their learning and development.

• Provide learning opportunity to resolve conflicts • Develop an awareness and opportunity to regulate emotions

Learning through play is most effective when a child’s experience is scaffolded, when needed, by an interactive adult. For example, a young child cannot be expected to learn via play on their own for an extended period of time, and equally a child cannot fully benefit from play if an adult is continually intervening unnecessarily. Learning Potential highlights that it is important to remember that “every child develops at their own pace and has their own individual strengths, interests, temperament, approach to learning and parenting experience”. INSTAGRAM — @HANNABEAVENPSYCHOLOGY

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@HANNABEAVENPSYCHOLOGY www.hannabeavenpsychology.com.au

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Getting Ready to Read SIMPLE STEPS TO BOOST YOUR PRE-SCHOOL CHILD’S READING READINESS. Raising pre-school aged kiddos can be equal parts challenging and rewarding. As parents we’re bombarded with information and expectations of what our children should be doing and how we should be aiding their development. Should we be reading more bedtime stories? Should we minimise the iPad time? What is the magical recipe for success? Importantly, where are we getting our information? Does that mummy blog really have credibility? There’s good news: the best ways to support your child’s reading readiness are quite simple. Evidence based research tells us that one of the best things you can do to prepare your child for school is to help develop their phonological awareness. Strong literacy skills will set students on a successful path. Why wouldn’t you want your child to have a head start to making sense of how sounds and letters operate in print? It can be hard to find the time in our fast paced world to read stories, sing songs and nursery rhymes and engage in the art of conversation. But, these are critical activities that our children need to be exposed to and engaged in. KIDDO FEATURE / 32

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LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER JO HIRST FROM ST PETER’S WOODLANDS TELLS US MORE ABOUT PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS AND SUPPORTING CHILDREN TO BE READY TO READ. What is Phonological awareness and why is it important?

Phonological awareness is the conscious awareness of the sound structure in our language. Children need to become attuned to speech sounds in order to lay the foundations for phonics instruction when they start school. How do I know if my child has phonological awareness?

The skills involved in phonological awareness include children’s ability to rhyme, segment or break sentences into words, words into syllables, and recognise onset and rimes. Children develop these skills sequentially throughout their pre-school years. Your child may or may not be able to do these things. What should I expect when my child is just getting started?

In the early years children will begin with general sound discrimination in the areas of environmental sounds, instrumental sounds and body percussion. Environmental Awareness

With environmental sounds, children's awareness of the sounds around them is focused on developing their listening skills. There are simple ways to focus on developing environment sound discrimination like going on a listening walk, drumming on different items outside and comparing the sounds, and making shakers. Instrumental Awareness

Instrumental sounds develop children's awareness of sounds made by various instruments and noise makers. You could compare and match sound makers, play instruments alongside a story and make loud and quiet sounds. Body Percussion

Body percussion enables children to develop an awareness of sounds and rhythms. Make time to include singing songs and action rhymes and listen to your favourite music together. These activities develop both skills and opportunities to create precious memories with your child. Are there other areas we can help to develop?

Rhythm and rhyme in speech are other areas to be explored and developed. Reading rhyming stories, singing nursery rhymes, playing rhyming bingo, clapping out the syllables in words and playing odd one out are great ways to reinforce this awareness.

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Reading nursery rhymes seems too easy? Is this really going to help?

There’s strong evidence to support the link between nursery rhyme knowledge in preschool children and their future success in reading and spelling. It’s nice to know that the simple things are also helpful. What can I expect as my child gets older?

As students continue to develop the focus turns to phonemic awareness, which is an important sub-skill of phonological awareness. Before children learn how to read and write they need to understand how the sounds in words work. It is critical that they understand that words are made up of speech sounds. Parts of phonemic awareness include sound isolation, identification, categorisation, blending, segmentation, deletion, addition and substitution. Working on your child’s phonemic awareness is all sounds based and can be done anywhere…..in a car, on a train or on a plane! Children find the art of rhyming, playing around and manipulating the sounds in words fun. Playing a simple game of I-Spy is a great way of helping your child identify initial sounds in words. You can also practise oral blending by saying sounds, such as ‘c – a - p’ and then see whether your child can pick out a ‘cap’ from a group of objects. For segmenting practise, you can hold up an object, such as a cup, and ask your child which sounds they can hear in the word ‘cup’ (c – u - p). Doing these things together adds to the relationship you are building with your child, which is what is it all about!

Reading at SPW St Peter’s Woodlands has a sequential and systematic approach to reading from ELC to Year 7. Phonological awareness is one part of a comprehensive reading program that also includes phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. SPW follows Phase One of the Letters and Sounds Program when teaching phonological awareness.

To enquire about St Peter’s Woodlands Early Learning to Year 7 contact: Joanna Gray 08 8295 4317 spw.sa.edu.au St Peter’s Woodlands Grammar School 39 Partridge Street, Glenelg KIDDO FEATURE / 33

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Picnic Picks Spring is here and that means longer days, longer lunches and more picnics! Here are a few old favourites with a new twist to try. These fritters and patties store well, travel well and are hit with big and little people.

Haloumi and Zucchini Fritters INGREDIENTS • 600g zucchini’s coarsely grated • 180-200g haloumi coarsely grated • 1/2 cup mint leaves (shredded) • 3 eggs lightly beaten • 2 tbs milk • 1 cup self-raising flour • 1/4 tsp dried oregano

INGREDIENTS

Annabel Bower graduated from the world renowned Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland seventeen years ago. Annabel has since worked in events and catering and her present focus is on recipe development and food styling.

R EC IPE & PHOTO S —A N N A B EL B O W E R

As a mum of three and a passionate foodie Annabel spends most of her time in the kitchen! Her favourite people to cook for are friends and family and even though like all children her kids won’t eat everything she cooks, she is determined to keep trying and happily share a few of her failsafe, crowd-pleasing recipes with you!

METHOD Place zucchini in a sieve over a bowl and sprinkle with 1tsp of salt. Set aside for 10 minutes. Whisk together the egg, milk, oregano and flour. Squeeze the excess liquid out of the zucchini in batches and add to the egg mixture along with the haloumi and mint leaves. Mix well. Heat a frypan over medium heat with 5mm of olive oil. Pan fry heaped tablespoons of the mixture in small batches for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel and repeat with the rest of the mixture. Serve with sliced radish, Greek yoghurt, mint leaves and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Tuna Patties INGREDIENTS

METHOD

Makes 25 small / 6-7 large patties

Sauté onion in olive oil on a medium to low heat for ten minutes. Meanwhile pop potato in a microwave safe container with a splash of water. Cover with a plate and microwave on high for ten minutes or until cooked through and soft in the middle.

• 250gms diced onion (one large) • 2 cloves garlic crushed • 700gms potato peeled • 2 x 185 tuna in oil drained • 1 zucchini grated and squeezed • 2T seeded or Dijon mustard • 1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped • Zest of 1 lemon • 1 egg • 1/3 cup plain flour • Optional extras raw corn kernels , grated carrot, thinly sliced spring onion • To serve, sour cream, capers and lemon. Peas or a green salad • 1/4 tsp dried oregano

Add garlic to sautéed onion for 1 minute then remove from heat, transfer to a large bowl and add mustard, parsley, lemon zest and grated zucchini. Make sure you squeeze excess liquid from zucchini first. You can also add raw corn kernels , grated carrot, thinly sliced spring onion at this stage. Drain and mash potato. Add to onion mix along with drained tuna and a lightly beaten egg. Stir well to combine. Shape into patties, large or small and coat with flour. Heat 1/2 cm rice bran oil in a frypan and cook the patties in batches until they are golden on each side. Drain on paper towel. Serve with peas or a green salad, sour cream, capers and lots of fresh lemon.

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R E VNI E WS W O R DS — JAKE DE AN Jake Dean is a writer, surfer and bibliophile who’s counting down the days to take his eleven-month-old boy, Koa, for his first wave.

READ: WHAT DO THEY DO WITH ALL THE POO FROM ALL THE ANIMALS AT THE ZOO – BY AHN DO

Look, any book that contains the word “poo” and has big steaming piles of it as a central theme is going to get my (and any kid’s) vote. The sing-song storyline is summarised by its title, with each page or two revealing hilarious steaming poo illustrations (by Laura Wood) and a dastardly new theory on what they do with the animals’ droppings (chocolate ice cream, anyone?). What really edges this book into Nobel Prize territory is the accompanying scratch-and-sniff stickers that smell like, well, you know. Available from Dymocks, $19.99

WORDS — LIV WILLIAMS Olivia Williams is a twin mum + 1, wordsmith, competitive coffee drinker and professional reality TV enthusiast. Her favourite party trick is not going. You can also find her at eeniemeeniemineymum.com

READ: Back, After the Break - Osher Gunsberg If you claim not to have been a little bit obsessed with the frosted tipped, angel of music, Andrew G in 2003 then you’re a liar. Or maybe that was just me. Tomayto tomahto. By the by, you know that a guy doesn’t change his name to OSHER unless he’s been through some sh*t. And thank you for listening to my Ted Talk. But seriously, if you know Osher as just a broad grinned face underneath a series of questionable hairstyles, calculating complicated

who’s married to a billionaire finance jerk. Rich and Amy have maintained a weird text/email flirtation since last year’s conference when they hooked up, and now, away from their families with the weeklong conference ahead of them, their struggles, fears and desires are about to come to a head. This is a brilliant case study in middle age, infidelity, money, love, the mundanity of domestic life, and the pursuit of creativity. If that sounds too heavy, never fear – it’s also piss funny, with absurd conference attendees and Rich’s self-destructive tendencies providing much needed chuckles amongst the angst. Available from Dymocks, $30.99

WATCH: PASSENGER 57 One of my favourite genres of film is easily forgotten early 1990s action/thriller, and this terrible Wesley Snipes vehicle (1992) ticks all the boxes. I caught this movie (which has a delicious 21% rating on

rose related mathematics, trust me there’s a lot more been going on that you don’t know about. In his premier memoir, Osher delves into a brutally honest account of his life trying to navigate ongoing anxiety, depression and substance abuse. He details extensively his years of struggle, where he self-medicated with food, alcohol and drugs whilst dealing with a slew of mental health issues, followed by [spoiler alert] his ultimate recovery and redemption, which he attributes in no small part to his wife, Audrey. It’s not just a chronicle of hitting rock bottom, it’s a story that will give so many struggling with these same issues hope that they can be overcome, and go on to lead to a successful and happy life. Available from Dymocks Hyde Park $29.99 WATCH: Filthy Rich and Homeless (Season 2) Latest figures show more than 1 in 200 Australians currently have no place to call home, so it seems like a bit of a no brainer to switch on Filthy Rich and Homeless, a show that is shining the light on a part of our society that, for many, goes unseen. The three-episode series: part documentary, part social experiment, profiles five well known Aussies who have the potential to effect positive change, as they swap their privileged lives to learn what life is like for the nations homeless. As they give up their worldly possessions to spend ten nights living rough in Sydney, the show forces them, and subsequently you as the viewer, to challenge pre-conceived notions about what it’s like to live on the streets. It’s an honest and raw exploration of what it might be like to experience severe disadvantage in Australia today, and important viewing if you want even a small glimpse into life for those on the poverty line in our country. SBS On Demand

DO: VEGAN FESTIVAL (27 & 28 OCTOBER) You don’t need to be vegan to enjoy this annual two-day celebration in Victoria Square/Tarntanyangga. Some of SA’s finest food trucks – including Cherry Darlings Bakehouse (mmm, pies), Francesco’s Cicchetti (Italian) and Lord of the Fries (burgers) – will challenge any pre-conceived notions you might have about how delicious plant-based food can be. A range of other vegan products, workshops, cooking demonstrations, information stalls, panel sessions, kids activities and more will also be there if you wanna know more about vegan living, but if you don’t – did I mention the food? [Drool emoji]

TWITTER ― @JAKEJDEAN

DO: Walk the Chinamans Hut trail After interviewing super mum and all-round wonder woman Bec Judd recently, and discovering she schedules weekly dates with husband Chris where they specifically choose and are in no way forced to play tennis [!!!], instead of using the child free opportunity to sit in a random restaurant drinking and looking at videos of their kids, I felt inspired. And slightly spiritual. I started asking myself... WWJD; what would [Bec] Judd do? If Bec Judd got the occasional child free Wednesday alone to spend with her husband, she wouldn’t spend it on the couch watching The Bachelor on catch-up eating week old bread and calling it toast while her man tinkered with the lawn mower outside [note: not a euphemism for mummy and daddy’s special cuddles]. No, she would not. She’d get out and DO something ATHLETICISMY [made up word; because I can]. So that’s what my husband and I have been doing too, because now we’re those people. During this time discovering the great outdoors, and my limited lung capacity, we also discovered that they have decided to refurbish the Mount Lofty track without consulting with me first, and have subsequently rerouted the hike along the lesser known Chinaman’s Hut trail. There’s a reason it’s lesser known. Because it’s where your quadriceps go to die. The hike provides an alternative route to Mt Lofty Summit from Waterfall Gully, and in our experience substantially less Lululemon clad forty-somethings wearing a full face of makeup. It’s longer, and in sections harder, than the usual Mt Lofty summit route, but definitely worth a look. And if you decide to look and then turn back and go to Utopia café at the base of Waterfall Gully and have a coffee instead, I won’t tell anyone. #whathappensatloftystaysatlofty

INSTAGRAM ― @EENIEMEENIEMINEYMUM / 35

Mum Words

The last couple of months for me have been a bit of a “if you’re not coffee, bacon or Zac Efron, I’m going to need you to go away” situation. If I’ve learnt one thing though, it’s that if you ever see someone crying in public, don’t ask them if it’s because of their haircut. What I can say is that when the chips are down, I read a lot of books and watch a lot of TV. Which is fortuitous really, considering my column is 1/3 about reading and 1/3 about TV, and the last 3rd about finding something that makes it look like I do anything other than read and watch TV. So, this month I had a lot of options to choose from, and these are my top picks, so you know they’re good!

Who is Rich? follows washed-up cartoonist and father, Rich Fischer, as he heads to a sleepy New England seaside town to teach a summer arts conference class. There, he reconnects with Amy – a similarly unhappy mother

Rotten Tomatoes) on late night free-to-air TV recently and it’s the perfect crappy movie to go to sleep to. What sets it apart from similar (mostly better) films in the airplane-thriller genre – think Con Air, Air Force One or Snakes on a Plane – is a script so devoid of originality, it’s the movie equivalent of a nondescript chunk of rubbery airplane food. Wikipedia says this movie introduces Snipes’ “famous line: ‘Always bet on black’,” but I’m pretty sure no one in the history of the universe has ever considered that a famous line. Available from who knows? Keep an eye out on late-night TV

Dad Words

Footy season’s over – what the hell do we do now? I’m kidding, but seriously. Nah, I love spring. I reckon if you can avoid swooping magpies, hay-fever and existential dread that comes with there still being three months until annual leave, it’s a season that delivers. Enjoy the sunshine, rad dads!

READ: WHO IS RICH? – BY MATTHEW KLAM

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Big Kids Books

THE CHILDREN’S HOUSE BY ALICE NELSON

WHAT WOULD THE SPICE GIRLS DO? BY LAUREN BRAVO

Vintage Australia RRP $32.99

Bantam Press RRP $24.99 (Nov release)

THE MENTAL LOAD BY EMMA Murdoch Books RRP $29.99

THE COOK’S APPRENTICE BY STEPHANIE ALEXANDER

BALADI BY JOUDIE K ALLA

MY THOUGHTS EX ACTLY LILY ALLEN

Penguin RRP $45.00

Murdoch Books RRP $49.99

Viking RRP $34.99

Little Kids Books

O IS FOR OLD SCHOOL BY JAMES TYLER

FOOD HIDE AND SNEAK BY BASTIEN CONTRAIRE Phaidon RRP $19.95

Phaidon RRP $24.95

Murdoch Books RRP $19.99

ME AND MY FEAR BY FRANCESCA SANNA / 36/ 36

Flying Eye Books RRP $27.99

A PILE OF LEAVES BY TAMARA SHOPSIN & JASON FULFORD

FUNNY STORIES: AND OTHER FUNNY STORIES BY MORRIS GLEITZMAN

THE UNIVERSE IS EXPANDING AND SO AM I BY CAROLYN MACKLER

Penguin RRP $24.99 (Oct 29th release)

Bloomsburry RRP $14.99

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DIY felt matching memory game banner!

YO U WI LL N E E D • Felt sheets in various colours • Rope • Dowel • Craft glue • 1x large piece of felt (1 metre long x 65cm wide) • Sewing needle • Embroidery thread • Fabric scissors

Mark out a point on the bottom of your banner with chalk.

Using coloured felt, cut out some letters to make the categories for your match game, and some arrows to play!

Using your imagination and various colours of felt, cut and glue different accessories to your characters.

Cut along your marked line.

Glue your category headers to the top of your wall hanging. We decided to match artists with their artworks, but you could design your own theme. You could try matching scientists to their inventions or books to their main characters!

Place your dowel along the top of the felt and fold it over, then sew it closed with the needle and embroidery thread.

Keep going until you have enough to fill your wall hanging. We made 5 artists and 5 artworks. We made use of our leftover scraps to make the Artists’ famous works.

Now for the fun bit: making the stars of your wall hanging!

Cut rope to desired length, and tie to both sides of the dowel.

Each felt artist we made started with 2 eyes, 1 nose, 1 mouth and 2 cheeks glued down onto a head shape. You can use this formula to make any character you like!

You’re ready to play! Do not glue down your matches so that you can mix them up and test your kids! We’d love to see your creations! Share a photo on instagram with the hashtag #blipxkiddo and tag @blipartschool and @kiddomag! The Artists we made were - Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali, Yayoi Kusama, and Rene Magritte. / 37

NEVWS RE IE WS THE PESKI KIDS BY R A. SPRATT a shock to them because their mother

RATI NG

Book Review

9/10

WORDS — S A SK IA WEB B One of my favourite book series is ‘Friday Barnes’ by R. A. Spratt, Friday is a great character, she is clever and funny. I was sad when the series ended this year, but I couldn’t wait to see what R. A. Spratt had written next, and this book is it! The three Banfield children, April, Joe and Fin, thought they had a normal life until Professor Maylard, their mother’s boss, came through their door with a handgun telling them strange news; that their mother was in a jail somewhere in Eastern Europe. This is

AMPHIBIAN WINDMILL THEATRE CO

Theatre Review

AN EPIC STORY OFISPLACEMENT, LOSS AND ADAPTING TO DIFFERENT WORLDS

The story starts with Chloe and Hassan sent out of class for detention, they have 50 minutes figure out which one of them stole their teachers money. At the end of their time one of them will have to admit to what they have done. Amphibian has a very serious message but has some humour to less intensify the scenes and ease the silence. This particular Windmill Theatre Company production is very different form previous performances I have seen. The cast Antony Makhlouf playing Hassan and Maiah Stewardson playing primarily Chloe both have excellent acting skills. This was an interesting piece to watch because of the changing roles between the two actors. / 38

is a palaeontologist and would never get into trouble. However, Professor Maylard says their mother is actually a spy, and her job is just a cover! Professor Maylard blows up their house and takes them to live with their father in the countryside. They needed to hide so the Kolektiv spies do not spot them and try to kill them. Along with that, they have to change their surname to ‘Peski’ to avoid being recognised. However, their life in the country will not go as planned!

TILLY AND THE BOOK WONDERERS BY ANNA JAMES

Chalk, a librarian from the Underground Library seems to be following nearby. Does he know something Tilly doesn’t?

Available at Dymocks Books, King William, Rd Hyde Park

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9.5/10

The character who I enjoyed the most was the Peski kids’ father who was so cautious about the Kolektiv spies that even a rustle of a bush could set him off. He was also very fragile and distant which made his character really funny and sweet. My favourite part of ‘The Peski Kids’ was when they found out hat cockroach racing was a competitive sport in their new home town of Currawong, and that they had to enter a cockroach. Overall I think this book is funny, exciting and really entertaining. I recommend it to anybody who enjoyed Friday Barnes and Nanny Piggins by R.A.Spratt, Truly Tan by Jen Storer or A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket. I would rate this book a 9/10

Chloe and Hassan have some things in common just not in the way you would expect it. As they tell their private stories of their life you get a deeper understanding towards both of them. The audience uncovers the uncomfortable truths of a refugees journey to freedom and safety, and also get a deeper understanding of what their lives where like and what they are like now. It wasn’t just the actors that made the show, the script, simple costuming and the pastel coloured set with thoughtful lighting made the scenes feel realistic. One of my favourite parts of the performance was in the interviewing room where they used different camera angles to emphasize the mood. The simplicity of the production is impressive. Amphibian is definitely for an older age group and it is confronting to hear the process a refugee has to go through to get a safer place. There is an estimate of 65 million refugees worldwide. I now think of the word ‘refugee’ very differently since seeing this performance. I wasn’t sure at first why the show had been named Amphibian, it could have many meanings, but for me it shows how cold blooded humanity can be. This original performance from Windmill Theatre Company is worth seeing, catch it while you can. Windmill Theatre windmill.org.au

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W ORDS — MATIL DA SCHW A RZ Matilda (Tilly) Pages has lived with her grandparents at their bookshop in North London, sine her mum disappeared when she was a baby. One day, when Tilly finds her favourite book characters in the shop, she discovers a whole new world waiting to be explored. Strangely, wherever Tilly goes, Enoch

My favourite part of the book is when Tilly and her best friend Oscar, discover that they can walk off the end of a book and they end up in the secret Underground Library. I enjoyed this part because they were told not to do it, or something could go terribly wrong, but Tilly and Oscar didn’t listen and the reader is kept in suspense never sure when something bad may happen. I enjoyed this book because it opened the doors of my imagination, with all of its easy to understand, descriptive language, it made me feel as if I was actual in the room with all the characters. This is a great book if you want to escape into a magical far away place. I would rate this book a 9.5/10

For more reviews head to kiddomag.com.au

FAST 5 with Justine Clarke: Is there anything Justine Clarke can’t do? We just love her and so do the kids! We threw 5 fast questions at the performer, actor and songwriter, ahead of her national Silly Songs Tour in October. • BEST ADVICE YOU WERE GIVEN BEFORE YOU HAD CHILDREN? Best advice I was given was never give advice! • WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DANCE MOVE? I’ve always been partial to some popping and locking. • IF YOU COULD HAVE ONLY 5 THINGS ON A DESERTED ISLAND, WHAT WOULD THEY BE? They’d all be food related. A sharp knife, an endless bowl of salad, olive oil, bread and a never ending supply of tea bags. (With a splash of milk!) • IF YOUR JOB GAVE YOU A SURPRISE THREE DAY PAID BREAK TO REST AND RECUPER ATE, WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH THOSE THREE DAYS? I’d go somewhere quiet and still. I’d eat good food, listen to the trees and sleep. Maybe that desert island.... • FAVOURITE THING ABOUT A LIVE AUDIENCE? The sound of a room full of people of all ages singing together is one of the loveliest sounds in the world.

WIN!

Available at Dymocks Books, King William, Rd Hyde Park

We have an exclusive family pass (admission for four) valued at $182 to give away to her show at The Thebarton Theatre on Sat 13th October. Head to kiddomag.com.au to enter or to livenation.com.au for ticket info.

KIDS

Who doesn’t love a good laugh! We have collated some of the best LOL’s, some random facts and some great games from @wordfindersclub that will entertain all KIDDOS. Find 11 differences in the scene below.

LOL's Knock Knock... Who’s There? ... Cows go. Cows go who? No, silly. Cows go "Moo!" Q. Why was 6 afraid of 7? A. Because 7, 8, 9. Q. W hat do you call a fly with no wings? A. Walk Q. W hy did the boy bring a ladder to school? A. He wanted to go to high school.

Differences: three chicks, yellow balloon missing, drip missing on icecream, giant icecream green, owl at pizza stall, red flags on stall, face on cloud, blue flower, cow missing one leg, hill added, pig has four legs.

DID YOU KNOW? • A group of cats is called a clutter or a chowder. • Butterflies have about 1,200 eyes. But they're clustered together, so they kind of look like one big eye. • Lobsters pee from their faces and turtles can breathe through their bottoms. • Human teeth are just as strong as shark teeth. • The word dinosaur comes from the Greek language and means ‘terrible lizard’.

If you have a favourite fact or joke to share email us at hello@kiddomag. com.au with your name and age to be featured in the next issue of KIDDO Mag.

11 words

I Q D A N C I N G

C P F H D G C S Z

E I C P J T H R D

C Z T O Y S I Q B

R Z Q N F Y C U A

E A F Y X F K V L

A J P R D Q E Z L

M U S I C H N E O

P Q Z D G B S J O

NW B X L M E S H C S O K W W K N S

Words: icecream, pizza, pony rides, chickens, balloons, dancing, toys, music, cow, coffee, pigs

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