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Opening Jan 2012 Busy Bees Playgroup Ages 18 months - 4 years Children’s Yoga 3 -12 years Budding Chefs’ Cooking Classes Mums and Tots 5 - 12 years Mia 033 - 343 4699 072 481 6693 miab@telkomsa.net Hilton
Why you should give the “Kiss of Life”... • Approximately 35 people die from heart attacks every day in our country • 75% of all cardiac arrests happen in people’s homes • Approximately 10 children die every day in South Africa and 1000s are injured • CPR for children, if started early, is often lifesaving, as they collapse due to breathing problems • The brain can only survive for about 5 minutes without oxygen
CPR SAVES LIVES! • Basic Childcare Course • “Save-a-Child” First Aid Course • Cooking and Nutrition For Kids • Developmental Stimulation Course • American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid Course • We also do placements for Au Pairs Educare is registered with the South African Resuscitation Council & runs American Heart Association approved courses
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FROM THE EDITOR Our “Very Vintage High Tea” on the 2nd of September was a huge success, raising around R80 000 for The Sunflower Fund. This will enable them to recruit 80 new bone marrow stem cell donors to include on the SA Bone Marrow Registry. Whether you were a sponsor or a guest, or a reader who now knows more about the amazing work The Sunflower Fund does, I’d like to thank you for being part of this event.
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There was no shortage of things to drink, see and eat: JC Le Roux, Liqui Fruit and GoCoffee cappuccinos were on tap, while the ladies enjoyed the more than 25 “pop-up shops”. Savoury and sweet treats by Eat Greek ensured that we did not want for anything. Faux fur, pearls, satin and lace, as well as divine fascinators (hairpieces) were on display in abundance. The tables were beautifully decorated, and the hall expertly draped in cream fabric. This event has become well known for its awesome goodie bags, and with more than 200 generous sub-sponsors, the guests were spoilt rotten. At the close of the event, each lady collected their gift and a sepia photo which was taken on arrival by Steph Stein (guests posed in front of a genuine vintage car from Consolidated Auction Group).
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Maths and English programmes for children of all ages and abilities
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Baby City, La Lucia Mall and Sanlam were once again the main sponsors of this year’s event and I would like to thank them for their ongoing generosity! I would also like to thank ADT Security and First Car Rental for their contribution. To find out more about The Sunflower Fund please visit w w w. s u n flowerfund. org.za or call toll free 0800 12 10 82.
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FAN MAIL Influential Women in Business
Braid Street Family Clinic Dr Aslaam Mahomed & Dr Sheldon Chetty
This child friendly environment offers medical services for the whole family! • The Natal Witness ran a Women’s Month Breakfast recently. One of the women who attended the event was Margaret Hirsch who won the Wholesale and Retail category of S.A.’s most Influential Women in Business and Government Awards. Seen here at the event (above) are: Sera Glaus, Ingrid Roberts (Compere) and Linda Hofmeyr. Mum’s Mail High Tea Feedback • You all deserve a huge pat on the back for the tremendous success of the morning. Meryl, Kumon Howick • Thank you very much for a delightful Friday morning. The décor, speakers, jazz band, entertainment and goodie bags were excellent. Thank you for reminding us able-bodied people that there are so many out there who are going through sheer hell. The DVD most certainly shook us all – there were many in tears. Tholsi Mudly • Congratulations on a successful High Tea! I thoroughly enjoyed the event it was the first I’ve attended but most certainly not the last. Claire Steyn High Tea Photo Queries Merril Fennessy • I must compliment you on the great function and of course the super goodie bags. How do I get my pic that was taken at the car? Val Marais Please visit www.mumsmail.com/site/ events/39 to view all the pics. Ed.
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Colon Therapy is a transformational detoxification process. The five-day programme offered by Carol Robinson of Inner Healing Therapy is not just a deep and highly effective physical detoxification process, but an excellent opportunity to detox the mental and emotional self. It is very evident during this programme that when your body unburdens itself of toxic waste, it gets easier to deal with mental and emotional baggage. When your body is unwell and in pain, it agitates the mind and emotions making the body feel even worse. Colon therapy attempts to bring the body back to the state of internal hygiene where all healing takes place. After treatment you can expect more vitality and energy, clarity of mind, improved relationships, better eyesight, and benefits in the body such as improved skin tone, weight loss, removal of heavy metals, removal of acids and overall improved health. It also assists, and in many cases, heals, ailments such as headaches, migraines, depression, anxiety, indigestion, flatulence, constipation, diarrhoea, IBS, hypertension, heart disease, eczema, psoriasis, asthma, diabetes, arthritis, gout, poor memory, mood swings, water retention, painful periods and cancer.
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Most effective treatment for migraines - including head, neck, jaw & shoulder pain. When everything you have tried has failed... Felicity Fernandes (RCST) Hilton 083 225 1733 How Old you Are ...Is Your Business! How Old you Look...Is My Business!
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Whitens the upper and lower teeth Achieve 4 - 5 shades whiter with just one prefilled tray Remove discolouration due to coffee, wine and tobacco Provide a beautiful, brighter smile
• Initial consultation, educating, counselling, nutrition and diet advice. • Detox drinks and tea. • Gentle lymphatic drainage exercises. • Daily colonic irrigation. • Daily dry body brushing. • Daily lymph drainage massage. • Bemer therapy. • Daily balancing of metaphysical body. • Basic iridology and reflexology. • Daily weighing. • One clay facial. • Kidney and liver cleanse advice. • Essential breathing and relaxation techniques. • After-care maintenance.
By Appointment Only Contact Nicky: 078 574 2303
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Contact: Carol Robinson, 033 – 330 4636 or 083 655 5695.
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PREGNANCY & BABIES Sore Nipples While Breastfeeding
Domestic Childminder & CPR Course
One of the most common challenges new mums experience while breastfeeding is sore nipples. It can make the most motivated mum want to reconsider breastfeeding, but there are things that can be done so don’t give up!
Course includes: • Basic Childcare • First Aid, CPR and Choking • HIV and AIDS Awareness • Stimulation and Play • New Courses: • Basic Housekeeping • Home Based Care for the Elderly
• Try to find the cause of the pain. Look at your nipples after a feed. They “tell a story”. One of the most common reasons for sore nipples is an incorrect latch. Don’t just “grin and bear” it! If your nipples look “flattened” or have a line or ridge going through the centre or to one side, it means baby is not on deeply enough and may be positioned too far over to one or other side. • If your nipples got sore right from day one, it is probably a latching problem and you may need help latching baby properly. • If you only started experiencing pain when your mature milk came in, around day three or four, it’s probably because your breasts are too full/engorged and baby can’t latch deeply. Hand express a little milk before feeds or form a small circle with your forefinger and thumb and gently but firmly press into the areola around your nipples for one to three minutes to move the extra cellular fluid away from around the nipples so that baby can latch properly. • A tongue-tied baby may not be able to extend the tongue out far enough to cup the breast properly, causing pain. • If you or baby have been on antibiotics, or you had thrush during pregnancy, you may have thrush on your nipples. Ensure the thrush is treated.
Booking Essential! Contact Gail Starr (033) 386 4451 • 083 445 1441 or gail@starr.co.za www.vitallifetraining.co.za
CPR courses for Schools, Moms, Dads, Grannies and Babysitters.
• Stimulates all the senses and promotes learning • Develops perceptual motor skills • Unique range of climbing and clambering equipment • Original Clamber Club action songs and exciting props • Gives parents great stimulation ideas for home • Ballito: 076 222 2946 • Durban North: 083 785 4332 • Kloof: 083 259 2746 • Pietermaritzburg: 083 445 1441
headoffice@clamberclub.com • www.clamberclub.com
Breastfeeding should not be painful. Get help and enjoy your baby.
Source: Yulanda Ridge, IBCLC Certified Lactation Consultant, 033 – 396 1733, 082 725 5043. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com
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KIDS’ CORNER/LET’S PARTY! Bigger Really isn’t Better
Stockists of latest themed party tableware & décor
Currently in South Africa one in five children is overweight or obese. These children are ticking time bombs for diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep problems and bone fractures. Not to mention the psychological implications, with many obese children suffering from poor self-esteem and depression. Fat cells in children under the age of six can not only expand, but also multiply. As fat cells never die, overweight children carry into adulthood the increased likelihood of obesity. Childhood obesity is commonly due to unhealthy eating habits coupled with low activity levels. The playground has been replaced by TV and computer screens. Easy access to sugar and fat-packed snack foods, such as energy drinks, biscuits and chocolates, heightens the battle. Overeating is becoming easy with larger “valuefor-money” portions. Over the past 20 years pizza slices have more than doubled in size, muffins have tripled in size, and standard fizzy drinks have tripled in volume.
The one stop Party Planning Service!
+ upmarket jumping castles New!!! Sand Art and Pamper Parties & Miekie the Clown. Contact Anthea on 082 302 5835 e-mail: anthea@hoppersandbugs.co.za www.hoppersandbugs.co.za
WOOD CREATIONS
Modelling Change: Remember that children imitate adults, healthy change begins with increasing physical activity and encouraging healthy eating habits: • Physical activities should be fun, not “weight-loss chores”! Encourage outdoor games, limiting computer and TV time. Children should be active for 60 minutes daily. This can be broken into 10 to 15 minute activity periods throughout the day. • Instead of chocolates, biscuits and sweets, rather offer a variety of healthy snacks like fruits, yoghurts, nuts and vegetables. Have a large fruit bowl accessible, and encourage interesting vegetable fingers dipped in hummus/cottage cheese as crunchy savoury snacks. • Use National Obesity Week (10 to 14 October) to reassess your family’s eating and behaviour patterns, and embark on a healthier lifestyle together, today!
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Source: Sharon Hultzer, Dietician, 033 – 342 8384.
Jumping Castles & Children’s Party Planner
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KIDS’ CORNER/LET’S PARTY! Phoebe and Floyd Children’s Clothing
Nurture a Love for the Water Whilst Being a Disciplinarian In order for swimmers to have fun whilst learning we need to be firm when educating them on all aspects of water and pool safety. If every swimmer has self-discipline and is well behaved, accidents will not happen as often. Parents and childminders should ALWAYS adhere to ALL the rules of pool safety AT ALL TIMES.
SWIMMING LESSONS For all ages & abilities • Heated pools • Showers/change rooms • Enclosed parking • Gym equipment • Tuck shop • Safe, park-like surroundings ODETTE 082 466 8577
Swimming pool rules: • No unsupervised swimming. • No child should be allowed in the pool surrounds at any time unless they are actually about to enter the pool. Don’t allow your child to ride their bicycle in the pool surrounds or push prams, bounce balls etc. • Children should ALWAYS enter the pool safely. NO jumping in to their parents! • Children should ONLY swim in a recognised swimming costume. This alerts the parent/childminder that the child is going to swim. • No eating or drinking in a pool. • No swimming in a storm. If you can hear thunder, exit the pool safely. • No rough play EVER - including holding on to each other. • No swimming in a dirty pool.
For Hire
SIMPLE ELEGANCE Themed Décor for Girls & Boys, Jumping Castles & More. Nozie 082 624 7590
the new swimming aid Makes learning to swim fun!
Special tip to adults when entertaining around a pool or at the dam/ beach/river: Have a roster of who is on water duty! A large number of drownings take place in home pools, often when there are a lot of people around the pool, i.e. when socialising. Let us all enjoy the pleasure of seeing our children learn to swim. But remember - it is never too early to start education on all aspects of water safety. Rather be firm and safe than kind and sorry!
033 - 344 3903
• Plain & themed various shaped tables • Chair covers • Personalised banners • Custom made piñatas and centre-pieces on request NEW - 8 YEARS AND OLDER FUN PARTY FURNITURE
Visit our showroom Childline is committed to the protection of children against emotional, physical and sexual abuse. Please call us if you’d like to help 08000 55 555.
083 324 9382 swimfin@sai.co.za www.swimfin.co.za
Pony Magic
Horse & Pony Gifts & Apparel for Adults & Children An exciting range of horsey products designed for horse crazy kids! The range includes T-shirts, riding shirts, caps, mousepads, pencil bags, homework bags & a variety of bags. Unique products can be made to order, eg. bedding.
Source: Odette Randelhoff, KZN Representative on the Swimming South Africa Learn-to-Swim Technical Committee and accredited Learn-to-Swim Instructor, 082 466 8577, randelhoff_family@telkomsa.net. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com
is now available at Senses Day Spa, 8 Howick Road, PMB. Contact Fatima Khan on 082 786 4020 or fatskhan@ gmail.com.
Pony Magic stock now available at: • Scrapbook Creations • Equestrian World • Midlands Tack & Feed
Nationwide Deliveries
Contact us also for Riding Lessons, Holiday Workshops and now Pony Parties! Nikki Austen 083 370 112 • Tracy Tamsen 082 891 1408 or e-mail info@ponymagic.co.za
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Just Boutique.net
• Merchant Directory • Adults’ Workshops • Kids’ Party Workshops: Designer Cupcakes, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, Sandart, etc. 084 587 0880 www.justboutique.net
Pietermaritzburg Gymnastics Academy
JACKFLASH PERSONALISED KIDZ PRODUCTS Visit www.jackflashstories.co.za
BABY SWIM CLASSES
Gymnastics improves posture, co-ordination, stamina, flexibility and discipline of mind & body.
• Boys & Girls • Age 3 & up • Fun filled programmes • Birthday parties welcome
PERSONALISED KIDZ BOOKS, BABY CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES, ROOM TAGS, BABY-ON-BOARD, NUMBER PLATE STICKERS & PHOTO FRIDGE MAGNETS & KEYRINGS.
Contact Sherri on 083 547 5981
Jaci Tibbit - 082 827 8474 jaci@jackflashstories.co.za
Kids’ Party Entertainment
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KIDS’ OUTDOOR PLAYHOUSES & BRAND NEW KIDS’ BEDROOM FURNITURE RANGE
Come enjoy time with your little one in our baby swim classes. Teach them a valuable life skill whilst having fun in the water. • Heated pool • Qualified baby swim instructor • All ages & abilities Contact Chantelle 082 213 8076 mantaraysa@gmail.com
Looking for the coolest toy store in PMB? Shop at Campsdrift’s indoor market (next to Makro). We’ve got awesome toys for boys and girls, educational puzzles, books and games!
• Craft parties • Cupcake decorating • Face painting • Games • Pamper parties • Jumping castles • Party packs • Themed accessories 082 468 3649 partyfundi@gmail.com
TEL: 083 607 4428
Start your kids on a fun musical adventure today! Come and experience the real joy of MUSIC...
Learn all about instruments Playing of all percussion instruments Learning rhythm patterns & tonal patterns Reading music and understanding music language Graphic notation Body movement and awareness
“Discover the music in your child” Jane Terblanche, Hilton • Cell: 082 788 8231 Website: www.musikgarten.co.za
Fun, relaxed studio shoots that everyone will enjoy!
PARTY QUIP
Kiddies’ Party and Décor Hire Take the stress out of planning your child’s perfect party! Jumping castles, kiddies’ themed chairs and tables, themed décor and all your party requirements.
Call 083 235 0548
033 - 330 6036 / 083 943 8430 www.fransimmons.co.za
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EDUCATION & SCHOOLING Are you or your child not coping?
Executive Functioning Children with learning disabilities may struggle at school with the following executive functioning skills: (1) Task Initiation – the ability to start without procrastinating. A child who procrastinates waits till the last minute for everything. They are unmotivated and lazy. Many children who have difficulty getting started also have trouble with planning and organising. They get overwhelmed so they don’t do anything. They may: • Have trouble starting even with directions on where and how to begin. • Find reasons not to begin homework at the agreed-upon time. • Be unable to complete multiple assignments. • Have difficulty following multi-step routines. • Hand in late assignments. • Don’t know where to begin writing. (2) Organisation - this skill is linked to planning and setting priorities and task initiation. Children lacking organisational skills lose everything. The consequences they suffer do not necessarily teach them a lesson (e.g. detention). Children with poor organisational skills may understand the value of organisation but cannot organise themselves. They: • Don’t hand in completed work. • Have trouble organising their working and living space. • Come to school without necessary books/stationery. • Arrive late/hand in assignments late. • Hand in inaccurate/incomplete work. As schoolwork gets harder, children need to become more independent learners. (3) How you can help your child: Parents who work with the child’s teacher can improve their children’s executive skills. Remember that not all children respond to the same strategy. Each child is on a different developmental path and each child’s brain-based habits will vary. You and the teacher should work on the needs of your child. Teach your child executive skills, offer frequent reassurance and give clear, specific feedback.
Is your child a square peg in a round hole? We can help! Jenni Underwood
Claire Hartshorne Psychologist
033 - 343 4086 083 395 1321
Cell: 084 240 9610 Tel: 033 - 345 2041
www.braintrainedu.co.za
Umg
Practice No. 0059978
e-mail: clair_psychologist@yahoo.com
eni Steam Railway
THE INCHANGA CHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN
8:30 & 12:30 Sunday 30 October
From Kloof Station (Stokers’ Arms) to Inchanga Station Craft Market & Tea Garden
(The only craft market in KZN Natal that can be accessed by steam train)
• Adults R150 • Pensioners R130 • Children R120 (All return trips)
At Inchanga Station: Craft Market, Food To Suit Most Tastes & Picnic Area
Source: BrainTrain, Jenni Underwood, 083 395 1321. Visit us at www.mumsmail.com
• Psycho Educational Assessments • Art/Play Therapy • Adolescent Therapy/ Assessments • Adult Individual Therapy • Couple Counselling • Family Counselling • Trauma Counselling
Online Booking www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za or phone 087 808 7715 or 082 353 6003
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EDUCATION & SCHOOLING
It’s a beautiful sunny day outside. It’s school holidays and your children wake up at 10am and head straight for the lounge, close the curtains to shut out the sun and turn on the TV. The only other sound in the room is the crunch of crisps or the rustle of that packet of sweets. This frustrates you because you want them to be outside and active. But it’s not easy to motivate them in that direction because their team mates are also inside watching TV. We as parents need to encourage our children to participate in activities that will stimulate them and give them fun at the same time. So why not send them to Summer Camp? This will change their whole outlook on life. By going to Summer Camp they’ll learn that there are many other ways to stimulate their minds and have fun. They’ll meet children from different walks of life and see how important it is to be outdoors in the fresh air. Counsellors at the camp will encourage them to participate in activities of their choice and to learn about team spirit - from field sports to water sports to activities that suit the creative mind.
Veruschka Naidoo Audiology Inc.
SPRINGHAVEN PRIMARY SCHOOL
How Not To Be a Couch Potato
Our Motto “To reach greater heights - academically, spiritually, culturally and in sports.”
Practice Number: 0193267
ADMISSIONS OPEN FOR 2012 Grade R Grade1, 2, 3 Grade 4, 5, 6 Grade 7
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R800 pa R450 pa R500 pa R550 pa
Tel/Fax: 033 - 391 4374 e-mail: springhaven@telkomsa.net 167 Springvale Road, Northdale, Pietermaritzburg
Audiblox
Programme helps to increase intelligence, sharpens attention and concentration, develops accurate perception, improves long and short term memory, promotes logical thoughts and reading and helps build self esteem and confidence. Contact Anne 033 386 3040
• Onsite Audiologist • Hearing Screening & Testing (All Ages) • Quality Hearing Aid Fittings • Worker’s Compensation Cases & Medico-Legal Cases 331 Burger Street, St Anne’s Medical Centre, Suite 104, Pietermaritzburg 033 - 342 6881 vaudiology@lantic.net
COOL WINDS PLAY CENTRE • Children 4 Months to 5 Years • 1 - 5 Days Per Week • Reception Year • Aftercare • Holiday Programmes
You will find that even the laziest or quietest child will come out of their shell. They will become self-confident, motivated and active and they’ll want to let other children know that being a couch potato is not the way to go. Once Summer Camp has done the ground work then it’s up to us as parents to keep reminding our children !of the importance of the outdoors.
Open from 6:30am - 5:30pm (All holidays excluding December) 2 Hilton Avenue, Hilton, Pietermaritzburg Tel: 033 - 343 4659 • 033 - 343 5410 YOUR CHILD DESERVES THE BEST! ENROL HIM/HER AT
Kidz Palace Daycare & Educare
Source: Pat Jorge, Sugar Bay, 032 – 485 3778, bookings@sugarbay.co.za.
2 Legion Rd, Scottsville • Tel: 033 – 386 6988 18 Haldane Rd, Pelham • Tel: 033 – 386 0570 e-mail: kidzpalace@telkomsa.net 10 Months to 5 Years (Grade RR) • Fully registered – exceeds Municipal requirements • Qualified and experienced Principal • Experienced care-givers with first aid • Spacious, clean, loving, caring and safe environment • Modern computers with kids’ software • Educational and stimulating curriculum • Freshly prepared nutritious meals • Preparing your child for school readiness • Extra-curricular activities: Monkeynastix, swimming, pottery. Applications for 2012 now open.Limited space. Shamane Singh (B.ED Hons.UKZN) 083 441 1650
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WHAT TO DO/WHERE TO STAY Museum Passport Competition Hirsch’s, in partnership with KwaZuluNatal Museum, Voortrekker/Msunduzi Museum, Macrorie House, Tatham Art Gallery, Project Gateway, and Comrades House worked together on the Museum Passport competition with the idea to entice young learners to discover the history and mysteries of Pietermaritzburg. Schools from around Pietermaritzburg were able to enter with the view that learners would become long-time members of the museums and encourage their classmates and friends to join. Hirsch’s gave away iPods to four ecstatic learners. Khanyisile Madlala (from Ndabenhle Primary School) said: “I can’t wait to share the news with the principal and the learners of my school about this!”
Gorgeous Summer prints in chiffons, viscose, rayons and cottons from as little as R20pm. Fabrics for every day and every occasion. Mon - Thurs: 9am - 5pm Fri: 9am - 12pm & 1:15pm - 5pm Sat: 9am - 1:30pm 6 Butler Rd, PMB • Tel: 033 - 342 6890
This is the third year that the Museum Passport competition has been running and will start again next year. Contact any of the Museums in Pietermaritzburg for details.
Join us for a Women’s Wellness morning for discussions on female cancers... Source: Sera Glaus, Hirsch’s Homestore, 033 - 328 2700, 082 449 5151.
WIN WIN WIN!!! Baby Accessories, Pregnancy Items and Child Safety Products.
Win a 2 piece Noo Wear Summer Set! Visit www.mumsmail.com to enter.
Available at selected stores or online purchases: www.4akid.co.za info@4akid.co.za • 082 447 1182
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WHAT TO DO/WHERE TO STAY Mad Science Party
FANTASTIC FAUCET
Try out a “Mad Science Party” for your child’s next birthday party. Suitable for eight to ten year olds. Games:• Arrange for a dinkum childfriendly chemistry student or prof to attend your child’s birthday party to do some astounding experiments for the young audience. • Research some simple science experiments yourself and do a few with the children. Here’s one idea: Create a Water Whistle. Instructions: Cut partially through a drinking straw about 1/3 of the way down the straw. Leave a tiny bit of the straw intact so the two straw sections stay attached. Fill a cup full with water. Place the longer end of the straw in the water, turn the top to 90°and blow lightly into it. To vary the pitch raise and lower the straw in the water (www.stevespangler.com). Invitations: Take a photo of something creepy and write the party invitation on the white border or on the back. Table Place Settings: For each guest provide a bright orange paper plate, oversized plastic tongs (instead of cutlery) and a plastic magnifying glass as an extra plate. Clip all the items together with a clamp or large bulldog clip. Party Packs: Buy brightly coloured plastic pencil cases and fill them with sweets, edible bugs and a penlight torch. Throw in a few plastic bugs and a plastic eyeball for good measure! Food Ideas: Individual pots of two-minute noodles, individual cheese fondue dippers and transformer remote-control cake. For the cake: bake an ordinary rectangular-shaped sponge cake and ice with purple and orange icing. Use treats like liquorice and smarties to create knobs, dials and antennae. Source: Neskids Ultimate Kids’ Party Guide.
Use What? Do What?
• Two paper cups • Three sheets of A4 paper • A pair of scissors • Sticky tape • A ballpoint pen • 5c coin • Sand
• Take a paper cup and draw a circle shape on the side of the cup. This should be roughly the size of a 50c coin. • Carefully pierce a hole in the centre of the circle with your pen then use the scissors to cut out the circle. • Take the second cup and place it inside your first cup. Draw around the inside of the hole you have cut out. • Separate the cups and cut out the circle you have drawn on the second cup. • Take a piece of paper and fold into a long bar. Stick it across the width of the cup with some tape. • Repeat with the second piece of paper. These bars will make the handle for your tap. • Cross one bar across the middle of the other to form a cross shape. Stick them together using tape. • Now you’ve made your tap handle you need to attach it to the inside of your tap. Place it across the top of your first cup and stick it down with tape. • To make the nozzle of the tap take another piece of paper and roll it into a tube and stick it with tape. This should be wider than the hole you cut on the side of the cup. Cut the tube in half (along the length). • Make tabs around one end by carefully cutting small snips all the way round the tube. • Fold back the tabs and place the nozzle in the hole on the second cup. Use tape to stick down the tabs. • Put the first cup inside the second cup. Rotate the handle so the holes are not lined up and the tap is closed. • Fill the tap with sand, place over a bowl and turn the handle. As the hole opens, watch as sand pours out of your tap!
So What?
We use taps every day, whether we are doing dishes, watering the garden or simply having a bath. Taps are very important to our everyday lives because they supply us with water, although, we never stop to think just how they work. By making our very own fantastic faucet in this workshop we get to see how water is able to flow through our taps and importantly how we are able to control this water flow by opening and closing our tap (turning the handle). In order for our “water” (lentils) to flow we needed to turn the handle so that the 2 holes in our cups were aligned. This complete alignment allows heavy flow of our lentils. Partial alignment of the holes allows light/little flow of our lentils. No alignment between the 2 holes in our cups meant that our tap was closed and no lentils are allowed to flow. Our taps at home work the same way except they have a rubber washer between the water pipe and the screw in the tap. This stops the tap from leaking and helps to control the flow of water from the tap. The very first forms of taps or valves were invented by the Early Egyptians and Greeks to control water flow and prevent flooding wherever there was a water line present. This idea sparked the invention of the modern tap in 1870 by a man called J.H Davis. Activity courtesy of:
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