DIY Pirate Treasure Map Favour Bag

Ahoy Maties! Thinking of doing a pirate theme for a kids’ party? These easy to make favour bags will also keep the kids’ entertained. ...

17 November, 2021

How to identify understand and teach gifted children

John Munro, Australian Catholic University, writes about giftedness. This is a longer read with links to videos. Enjoy! The beginning of the 2022 school year will be a time of planning and crystal-gazing. Teachers will plan their instructional agenda in a general way. Students will think about...

10 November, 2021

The  Culture Of Birthdays

Randa Abdel-Fattah observes that we all have a tendency to be drawn into the birthday party vortex. What is it about a children’s birthday party that excites so many of us? It’s common to find an invitation in your child’s schoolbag asking them (and usually you...

10 November, 2021

25 Favourite Birthday Cakes

A party isn't a party without a cake! Here are our top 25 favourite cake ideas to inspire you for your next big celebration....

10 November, 2021

Why Bluey is an audience favourite, even for adults without kids

Liam Burke, Djoymi Baker, Jessica Balanzategui and Joanna McIntyre look at Bluey and why it is ‘An idealised Australian ethos’:  Bluey, the Emmy award-winning animated series about a family of anthropomorphised cattle dogs, has become a ratings phenomenon since it was first broadcast on the ABC...

07 October, 2021

Celebrate Science with DIY Science

Looking for some great activities for kids during lockdown? National Science Week  gave everyone a chance to get involved whether you are at home or at school. Here are some ideas for activities at home. With thanks to Jenny Lynch from Creative Science and Emma Donnelly...

25 August, 2021

2021 Young Archie competition winners announced

The Art Gallery of New South Wales is delighted to announce the winners of the ninth annual Young Archie competition, a nation-wide portrait challenge encouraging children and young people to unleash their creativity. Inspired by Australia’s oldest and most-loved portrait award, the Archibald Prize, which is...

31 July, 2021

Party Priority: trying to be thoughtful and inclusive

There comes a time when parents need to relinquish some control to their children, writes Dr Elizabeth Reed. Parties undoubtedly are a highlight of childhood, but they also present parents and children with social challenges, such as how to cope when a much hoped-for invitation does...

17 June, 2021

Vale Eric Carle: creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, a story of hope … and holes

Vale Eric Carle, by Kate Cantrell and Rhiannan Johnson Eric Carle, author and illustrator of beloved children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, died on 23rd May 2021 — the same day his famous caterpillar is born. One Sunday morning, the warm sun came up — and pop!...

10 June, 2021

Music to our fears

Pat Thomas relives his sort-of musical past when his son brings home his first recorder. A shrill, piercing sound hits me as soon as I open the front door, and the memories come flooding in – my childhood, warm summer days at school, yelling teachers and...

26 May, 2021