Easter and the school holidays are going to be a little different for many this year.\u00a0 But there\u2019s still plenty to do, explore and discover.\u00a0 Your home and backyard are full of adventure and new discoveries.
\nHere\u2019s just a few ideas to keep busy minds and bodies occupied.
\nNGV Kids
\nThe NGV is committed to providing creative experiences for young people and their families.\u00a0There\u2019s a range of free activity sheets to download such as, waterfall murals, mystical creatives and creative cooking and activity e-books that are ideal for primary aged kids.\u00a0 Visit their website \u00a0https:\/\/www.ngv.vic.gov.au\/kids\/\u00a0\u00a0for updates and daily inspiration.
\nCamping in your own backyard
\nJust because we\u2019re all staying home, it doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t go camping\u2026.\u00a0 Why not set up a tent in the backyard and sleep outside or build a cubby house indoors and experience \u2018indoor camping\u2019.\u00a0 Indoor camping can be a great way to have fun with the kids, share stories, cook \u2018camp food\u2019 and connect.<\/p>\n
Visit the Zoo from your lounge room
\nLive stream cameras in Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo, are giving virtual visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy the zoo from wherever you are.\u00a0 Watch the penguins as they go about their busy day, giraffes as they eat their way through copious amounts of food, lions really do love lazying about and check out the adorable new snow leopard cubs as they explore their new world, but always under the watchful eye of their mother \u00a0https:\/\/www.zoo.org.au\/animal-house\/\u00a0.<\/p>\n
DIY Stress Ball from One Crazy Mom
\nThey\u2019re easy, fun and made with bits and pieces that you probably already have around the house.\u00a0 All you need to make your own stress ball is \u2013<\/p>\n
Empty water bottle
\nFunnel
\nBalloon
\nFlour
\nMarker pen and wool for decorating<\/p>\n
Step 1 \u2013 tip about 1 cup flour into the bottle using the funnel.
\nStep 2 \u2013 blow up the balloon and put the end of the balloon on the top of the bottle with flour init.
\nStep 3 \u2013 Slowly turn the bottle over so that the flour moves into the balloon \u2013 be careful, you don\u2019t want the balloon or the bottle separating.
\nStep 4 \u2013 Once the flour is in the balloon, carefully remove the balloon from the bottle and allow the remain air out of the balloon so that only the flour is in the balloon.\u00a0 Tie off the balloon.
\nStep 5 \u2013 It\u2019s time to decorate, have fun!
\nFor photos of each step and to discover more fun ideas visit –\u00a0https:\/\/www.onecrazymom.com\/diy-stress-balls\/
\nIf you enjoyed DIY stress ball making, why not try salt painting?\u00a0 It\u2019s fun, you can make cool designs and it\u2019s a science lesson all rolled into one fun activity.<\/p>\n
Geelong City Council\u00a0has launched a challenge to all kids looking for artistic inspiration.\u00a0 Whether it’s modelling the waterfront out of clay, building a floating Christmas Tree with Lego, or drawing the legendary Wadawurrung wedge-tailed eagle, click on their website below for more exciting challenges.\u00a0
\nhttps:\/\/www.geelongaustralia.com.au\/news\/item\/8d7d7e7d9c238a5.aspx
\nFrom our family to yours, stay safe, have a wonderful Easter and together we will get through this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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