School Holiday
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When was the last time you …
Whoosed down a slide, climbed a tree, rolled in leaves, swung high on a swing, played hide & seek?
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Have you explored your local park lately?
Look at Playground Finder 
Take a picnic and cold drinks, a rug and make a fun family free day.
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Outdoor fun:
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WilderQuest Tours
NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS)
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Japanese Gradens
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Source: Childhood 101
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Schools out and Sydney is the perfect escape. You’ll find plenty of fun things to do in this beautiful harbour city, from meeting Nog and his king penguin pals to exploring galaxies and museums, riding ferries and bicycles, trying indoor skydiving, and enjoying great beaches and superb national parks.
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When was the last time you …
Explored STEM in the kitchen, in the garden, at the park ...
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Science
Technology Engineering Mathematics STEM is everywhere. Great for families to do things together during the holidays READ MORE 40 Awesome STEM Activities
Magic ballons, fireworks in a jar, straw bridges... Kids love finding out how things work through fun hands on learning READ MORE Homemade SLIME Recipes
Giant Fluffy Slime, GlittterSlime, Rainbow Slime ... Kids love this stuff, and it’s easier then you think to make! READ MORE |
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Had a 'Pyjama Day', made a cardboard box and blanket cubby and had a indoor picnic?
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Make a cubby out of cardboard boxes, blankets draped over chairs and tables in the lounge room and had an indoor picnic?
Kidspot Easy Cubby Ideas HERE Try these easy lemonade scones for your picnic RECIPE More cooking with kids HERE Fun holiday cooking HERE |
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When was the last time you …
Got crafty with no cost material from around the house and garden & a trip to the $2 shop?
No cost craft box
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Craft doesn't have to mean spending money - collect paper rolls, paddle pop sticks, cardboard boxes, string & wool scraps, natural materials (bark, leaves, bark, twigs), cotton wool etc
Anything that allows for open-ended play.
Visit PlaySchool website for great ideas
Get into the kitchen to make: Playdough Recipes, Goop Recipe |
When was the last time you …
Visited a museum ... Annual Membership to Museums are great value for families
Powerhouse Museum has Annual Family Membership (2 adults & up to 4 children) for $115. Powerhouse Website
Museum of Sydney has yearly membership and every Membership includes up to four children, Museum of Sydney Website
Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour Website
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Newcastle Museum in the heart of Newcastle, General Admission and a lot of school holiday workshops are free Website
Susannah Place Museum The Rocks Website
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Looking for more ideas ...
Raising Children Website
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BIG Kids Magerzine
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Community Playthings
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