Take a Seat – Make a Friend – Try this in a School?
A beautiful video from Soul Pancake called "Take a Seat – Make a Friend". We think this would be a brilliant exercise for a Primary or Elementary school to help children get to know each other, make friends, and appreciate diversity. This is great. Take 5 minutes and enjoy this. Read full article
Best Australian Playgrounds – Lake Macquarie Variety Playground
My kids assure me that the brand new Lake Macquarie Variety Playground at Speers Point (near Newcastle) is the "best ever, Mama!" The playground was commissioned by Lake Macquarie City Council to be one that could be enjoyed by children of all ages and abilities, to be inclusive and to be exciting enough to encourage children to enjoy and explore outdoors. This is the first playground I’ve been to where children can play with an Archimedean Screw Read full article
Best Australian Playgrounds – Clifton Gardens Reserve Playground, NSW
Clifton Gardens Reserve is a pleasure ground for families, with heaps to do for young and old, and that’s the adults as well as the children! The very large and very groovy playground at the eastern end of the Reserve is the icing on the cake … a kiosk/cafe nearby and truly fabulous Harbour views. Read full article
Best Australian Playgrounds – Foxfield Reserve, Athelstone SA
Situated amongst mature gums with plenty of shade, Foxfield Reserve is a beautiful spot for a children’s playground.The Reserve is at the base of Blackhill and its conservation park – it is a combined area which provides a tennis court, an oval, a creek, a scout hall, toilets, walking trails as well as a gorgeous adventure playground. Read full article
Best Australian Playgrounds – Danks Street and Plum Garland Memorial Park
This is a fantastic outing with the kids on a sunny day. Start out on Victoria Avenue picking up supplies at the IGA or grabbing a coffee from one of the cafes near Danks Street. Then head to the Danks St/Victoria Avenue playground where you can relax or catch up with friends whilst the kids explore the toddler-friendly playspaces and equipment including a birds nest swing … Read full article
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