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As Victorian families face another school holiday in lockdown, State Library Victoria has launched free online programs for kids. The free online programs are designed to inspire creativity, imagination and interactive play, bringing fun to lounge rooms and connecting families across the state. Activities include craft workshops, online puzzles, games, story talks and more. Advertisement […]

Charlie’s Tales: The Sprites and the Heart Flower is a new children’s book from Pretty Foundation, a leading Australian not-for-profit focused on the prevention of negative body image issues in girls aged two to six years setting a strong foundation. Developed in collaboration with three of Australia’s peak sporting codes Athletics Australia, Basketball Australia and Gymnastics Australia, Charlie’s Tales is […]

I’ve always loved spending time in the garden with my boys. It’s incredible to see nature through their eyes – they’re so inquisitive and show appreciation for things that many of us including myself can find tedious. It’s so important that kids connect with nature and get their hands dirty. You don’t need a big […]

Melbourne is known as the cultural hub of Australia with unique music, art, laneways and cultural festivals, it’s a city full of surprises. If you’re exploring Melbourne with kids, there are plenty of free activities to keep them engaged. Here are my top 15 FREE kids activities in Melbourne: Advertisement Image: NGV – KAWS: Companionship […]

The magic of Harry Potter is flying into homes around the world with the help of Harry Potter At Home. Launched by J.K. Rowling and her Wizarding World partners – Audible, Bloomsbury, OverDrive, Pottermore Publishing and Scholastic in the aim to help kids during this time of isolation.  Advertisement Harry Potter At Home Harry Potter […]

In this time of isolation, it’s so important to keep moving and stay active for your wellbeing. With social distancing rules in place, most families are looking for online exercise classes they can join from the comfort of their home. There’s a huge variety of free online classes to choose from including kids workouts, mind-body […]

For many families around the world, this Easter will be a little different from previous years. If you’re looking for fun and creative ways to spend Easter at home there are loads of indoor Easter ideas for kids. Advertisement Macca the Alpaca & Celeste The Giraffe loves to laugh Easter Activities Matt Cosgrove illustrator and […]

A series of enchanting exhibits from the British Library’s Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition is now available for families to enjoy online via Google Arts and Culture. “The exhibition takes visitors on a fascinating journey through the history of magic – from mermaids to crystal balls, from broomsticks to garden gnomes! It’s been enormous fun choosing […]

The creators behind the inspiring bedtime story Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls are offering FREE at-home activities and podcast episodes to help families adjust to increased time at home during the COVID-19 crisis. If you’re not familiar with the Rebel Girls series you are in for a treat, these books share stories of extraordinary […]

As educational services around Melbourne start closing their doors due to COVID-19, numerous online Storytime projects are popping up locally and internationally. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids to engage with Storytellers from the comfort of their home. Advertisement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsmRJ3v457o&list=PLNhKiphXqlW9vdLzwmuRx2Db8-oPNYmxd ABC Kids Play School Story Time Enjoy watching some of your favourite Australian storytellers […]

With the temporary closure of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), a selection of NGV Kids’ activities are available for families to enjoy at home. The NGV Gallery will also share over 75,000 works with the public via their Virtual Tours, Online Collection Galleries and NGV Channel. “Art has the power to positively impact children’s […]

As Melbourne starts to shut down due to COVID-19, parents are on the search for interesting ways to pass the time at home. With the help of Google Arts & Culture families have the opportunity to enrich their lives with art, culture, history and travel without leaving their house. Advertisement Google Arts and Culture Google […]