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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Welcome 1

Communities for Children Events & ELY Update 2

National Child Protection Week 3

HIPPY & Kid’s Club 4

What’s Been Happening 5

CfC Programs 6

CfC Programs 7

Playford Council & CfC 8

True North 9

Reading 10

Domestic Violence & Kids 11

Talking Matters 12

Talking Matters 13

Program Information 14 Calendar of Events:

September 15

October 16

November 17

Kid’s Corner! 18

Kid’s Cooking! 19

S E P T E M B E R , O C T O B E R A N D N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 6

Contact Details Tel: 8209 5754 [email protected]

91- 93 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth SA 5112

Communities for Children is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services

From the Playford Communities for Children Team…………….. The Communities for Children Team and Community Partners have been busy delivering programs and school holiday activities to the Playford Community. Our school holiday programs included soccer clinics, Aboriginal storytelling and a Tie Dye workshop along with POM POM’s Art workshops that ran each day of the school holidays from the Davoren Park Shops. True North Youth Theatre Ensemble also had a two day workshop and excursion to the Playhouse Theatre in the July school holidays. We have a lot of great things planned for the upcoming school holidays in October, so check out page 6, 7 & 16 for more information.

On 30th June we held an “Understanding Autism” workshop at the Playford Civic Centre hosted by Autism Star’s Malcolm Mayfield. We had over 120 participants attend and received some fantastic feedback!

Communities for Children offer free activities for the Community, including weekly activities that run during the school term and school holiday one-off events. See pages 6 and 7 for a list of all of the activities we are offering this term. If you are interested in attending or would like more information about an activity, please contact the person listed at the bottom of each activity. We love your feedback!! Is there something you would like to see added the Playford CfC Newsletter or have a suggestion? Please send an email to [email protected] and we will try our best to include your suggestions in the next issue.

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Email [email protected] to register and we will notify you when the calendars are ready for collection

C O M M U N I T Y P A R T N E R U P D A T E S P A G E 2

Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services

During the July School

holiday’s CfC Playford

organised for State Soccer to run two soccer

clinics at Craigmore High School - free for

local families.

In total 43 children participated and 17 adults supported them. It was a great turn

out!! Thankyou State Soccer for a wonderful

couple of days and thankyou to Craigmore

High School for letting us utilise their school gym and oval at no

cost.

On July 12th CfC supported Moyle Consultancy to provide Aboriginal Story Telling for Playford families. It was a great activity with 20 people attending the AnglicareSA Foodbarn. They enjoyed a variety of craft activities and Aboriginal Story telling– with a light snack and warm milo, it was enjoyed by all.

In the second week of the July School holidays the Playford CfC Team

supported a small group of children to create their own tie dye masterpieces

including Communities for Children hats and pillow cases.

CfC School Holiday Activities

N A T I O N A L C H I L D P R O T E C T I O N W E E K 2 0 1 6 P A G E 3

PARENTS PLAY THEIR PART TO PROTECT AND CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY BY

SHOWING HOW TO HAVE RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS.

Being a parent can be challenging. Accept offers of help

(especially the ones where cooked meals are involved!)

Link in with services that support you – New Parent Groups and

Playgroups can be fantastic. The Playford Communities for children newsletter is a great place to start

Parenting isn’t always easy. Share your experiences and skills

with other parents – it can help you realise that you are not alone!

It’s ok to reach out and ask for support, from family, friends,

services, health professionals and so on.

Discover what helps reduce your stress and assists you to best

care for your children. Listen to your children and involve them in planning things as a family.

Play with your children. It can be as simple as a game of

“peek-a-boo” or reading to them. Playing with children helps build a positive relationship and connection and most of all it is fun!

Take time out when you feel stressed or upset – look after

yourself. Parenting can be positive – notice the good times too. Make plans for enjoyable “family time” – this can help build close relationships.

Talk about safety with your children. Talk about what being

unsafe might look and feel like at home, in their community, online or at school. Make plans about what to do if they feel unsafe.

Parenting courses can help you be the best you can be.

Celebrate your children, their achievements, values and

interests and support them when times are tough. This will build a strong family that is loving and safe.

Get involved in your community. Joining groups such as for

sporting activities will help you and your children to have fun and meet people.

GRANDPARENTS PLAY THEIR PART TO PROTECT AND CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR

COMMUNITY BY CARING FOR AND NURTURING FAMILIES, AS WELL AS PROVIDING SUPPORT,

REASSURANCE AND LOVE.

Spend time with children and young people in your life. By

playing, listening and learning from them, you show them that they are important.

Create opportunities for all the children/young people in your

family to spend time together.

Be a positive role model. Children and young people learn from

the people that they spend time with, so make your influence positive.

If possible, offer to be an emergency contact for the family.

Make sure that the children/young people know that you are the emergency contact too so they feel included.

Be a friend to parents that you know. Parenting can be tough,

especially for new and young parents. Keep reminding them that you are there to help.

Think about safe and respectful ways to be an active bystander

if you see an adult being inappropriate towards a child or young person.

Congratulate families and young people when you see or hear

good things happening.

YOUNG PEOPLE PLAY THEIR PART TO PROTECT AND CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR COMMUNITY BY BEING A POSITIVE INFLUENCE AND

STANDING UP FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IF THEY NEED SUPPORT.

As a friend:

Listen: If your friend is upset or worried they most likely just

need you to listen. Believing them and being there in the good times and the bad, helps them to know that you care.

If you are really worried about your friends happiness or safety,

encourage them to speak to an adult. A parent, teacher, counsellor or another adult that you trust are good options.

Although talking for the first time can be hard it can also be very

helpful. If you feel like your friend needs some extra support your could offer to go with them.

Lookout for the younger children in your family, at your school

or on your bus. Stand up for them or reach out if they need your support.

If you are a young carer:

You don’t have to do it alone, reach out for support and help

Northern Carers Network Davoren Park— 82840388

We all need a break so don't be afraid to ask for one. There are

service that can help or perhaps family or friends can give you a break.

Get some rest when you can and look after yourself

If you’ve got question about your own or a friends safety and

wellbeing, you may find some answers on the internet Try: WWW.KIDSHELP.COM.AU or WWW.YOUTHBEYONDBLUE.COM

For this information and so much more please visit the NAPCAN website: http://napcan.org.au/

Stronger Communities, Safer Children

P A G E 4 W H A T ’ S B E E N H A P P E N I N G ? H I P P Y A N D K I D S C L U B

Noah’s Adventures

Sharing stories with children is so important in a child’s early years but we don’t necessarily need to read a book to share a story… We can use our imagination to create our own special stories with one another. One of our recent HIPPY activities encouraged children to make up and share with their families their own story using their imagination. Noah from HIPPY Elizabeth created his own story and shared it with his mum Lorraine, his family and the rest of the HIPPY Elizabeth team. Like lots of young boys and girls Noah loves superheros and his story involves his account of his day spent with Batman, Robin and the rest of the Justice League. Here is Noah’s story…. This morning I spent today at the bat cave. Me and Batman and Robin decided to kill bad guys. We were ducking and fighting. We teleported back to my room and lifted my bed. I just go every time to the bat cave with Superman, Batman, Robin and all the Justice League. I have met them all. Robin was sleepy so me and Batman went for a walk and Batman let me drive the bat mobile. I had really fun driving the bat mobile. I get driving and he activated driving skills, we had fun. The Joker destroyed Batman’s car and we were fighting the Joker and he died. We loved hearing about Noah’s adventure with

Batman and how amazing young children’s

imaginations can be. We can’t wait to hear more

stories from Noah in the future.

For more information about the HIPPY program Elizabeth

please contact Laura:

Phone:8209 5743

Email: [email protected]

Kids Club

Term 3 Kids club have blast off into space; children and families have joined in a space filled adventure. The children have experienced how astronauts eat by making an astronaut snack, eating a smoothie out of a lunch bag through a straw. The children started by squishing the banana with a fork then mixing in the yoghurt. Staff helped with a blast mix with the blender adding the milk to the smoothie. The children then poured the mix into a zip lock lunch bag and added a straw. The children had so much fun with this activity eating like an astronaut. Healthy Banana Smoothie Recipe 1 ripe banana, peeled, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup skim milk 70g (1/4 cup) low-fat natural yoghurt 1 zip lock lunch bag 1 straw Method Step 1 Place the banana, milk and yoghurt in the jug of a blender, and blend until well combined Step 2

Pour into zip lock lunch bag

Step 3

Place straw on side of bag; seal lunch bag closed

If you would like any

information about the programs

run out of The Annexe please

contact Wendy 0409 755 973


mailto:[email protected]

P A G E 5 W H A T ’ S B E E N H A P P E N I N G


Swimming Lessons to support water safety ….. Part of the Communities for Children role is to address gaps in the community.

In light of the recent tragedy within the African Community around water safety, Communities for Children Playford asked if increasing adults confidence

would help alleviate the fear around water and the answer was ‘YES’. Together with YMCA and the AQUADOME we offered swimming lessons to

parents who will then teach their young children how to swim with confidence and safety. These are pictures of some of the mothers preparing for when they

will be teaching their young ones in upcoming lessons next term.

If there is a gap in the community that would like us to look at please contact the CFC team at [email protected]


P A G E 6 C F C P R O G R A M S


North Youth Theatre Ensemble AnglicareSA Scholarship Program

A Communities for Children Activity

Weekly workshops to create a piece of theatre in a space where children can learn new skills, find their voice and be empowered through the creation of a

joint piece of work

For children aged 8-12 years The Platform (next to NSS) 73 Elizabeth Way, Elizabeth Saturdays 2.30pm-4.00pm

For further information contact Juliette on 0406 991 491

AJZ Productions

Dad’s Business A Communities for Children Activity

Build your knowledge around birth, your child’s early years and positive parenting

“Becoming a Dad” - prenatal class

LMHS Mondays and Tuesdays 7.00pm the second week of each month

Dad’s Plus Parenting Course Elizabeth Community Corrections

Fridays

Out of school activities for Dad’s and Children 0-12 years

various locations

For further information contact Darren on 8252 2311

Centacare

ELY Program A Communities for Children Activity

Early learning years Program For children aged 3-6 years

Tuesdays 12.45pm-2.45pm St Thomas More Primary School

50 Yorktown Road, Elizabeth Park

Wednesdays 9.00am-11.00am morning session

12.45pm-2.45pm afternoon session Catherine McAuley School

210 Adams Road, Craigmore

For further information contact Either eccp.cheri@gmail,com

or Jo on 0427 996 352 Elizabeth Community Connections

Making Moments A Communities for Children Activity

Making Moments provide home visits, support and information with you / you and your partner on your baby’s development, nutrition,

your self care, and how to gain extra support during this special and

challenging time in your life.

Pre and post natal support is available.

For further information contact Breda on 8252 2311

Centacare

Elizabeth Rise Community Centre

Joey’s Book Club Reading & activities for children U/5

(during school terms) Thursdays 9.30am


Families on the Rise Mondays and Thursdays

3.00pm-5.00pm (during school terms)


For further information contact Silvana on 8256 0155

City of Playford

New and Emerging Communities A Communities for Children Activity

Focuses on creating opportunities for parents by achieving access to quality education and improving health and wellbeing in order to empower the

people of New and Emerging backgrounds to build a sustainable life

for themselves and their children in Australia

One to one informal appointments Parents Informal Sessions

Formal Sessions

Uniting Communities Unit 2/ 2b Morialta Drive, Smithfield

For further information contact

Muhama on 8202 5980 Uniting Communities

Play 2 Learn A Communities for Children Activity

Come to play and learn in a supported environment with your child aged 0-5

years with story times, singing, dancing, art activities, games and toys.

Fortnightly Thursdays Starting July 2016 10.00am-12.00pm

John Hartley Children’s Centre

Mums and Bubs Playgroup For Mums with Bumps and Bubs up to

2 years of age Alternate Thurs (from August 2016)

10.00am-12.00pm UniHealth Playford GP Superclinic

250 - 252 Curtis Rd, Munno Para West


Save the Children on 8338 1777 Save The Children

Paitya Young Doctors Project A Communities for Children Activity

This unique program comes to South Australia from the Malpas organisation which is based in

Sydney. Young Doctors program uses the traditional Aboriginal way of teaching good health to children in

the school setting . Elders and respected community leaders are invited to participate and to decide what their young people need to

know to lead healthy and long lives.

For further information contact Sarah on 8250 6600

Relationships Australia

Families Out and About A Communities for Children Activity

Families Out and About will provide weekend and after hours activities aimed

at fathers and families with children aged 0-12 years.

These activities will be varied both in type and location in order to cater to a wide range of men fathers and families

and their children.

For Further information contact Darren on 8252 2311

Centacare

P A G E 7 C F C P R O G R A M S


Boys Biz A Communities for Children Activity

A 18 week after school program for boys between the ages of 8-12 years running out of local primary schools

and focusing on life skills and positive influence from Male Mentors

Tuesdays during Term 3 & 4 1.50pm-3.05pm

Elizabeth Grove Primary School (for students attending Elizabeth Grove)

For further information contact Caitlin on 8252 8908 The Smith Family

Lego Club A Communities for Children Activity

A social activity for children on the Autism Spectrum. Children will

develop their Lego Building Skills and interact with others in a fun

and safe environment

Wednesdays 4.00pm-5.30pm

Communities of Hope Church Lot 2 Pritchard Street

Davoren Park

For further information contact Andrew on 0427 965 083

Asperlutely Autsome

Pom Pom Arts Space A Communities for Children Activity

An art program that focuses on creative skills development across

all art forms for children aged 0-12 years and their families or carers. The

workshops are led by professional artists in a positive and welcoming

environment

Saturdays from 11.00am-3.00pm and school holidays

Davoren Park Shopping Centre Peachy Road, Davoren Park


8267 5111 carclew.com.au

Carclew

Sing and Grow A Communities for Children Activity

Sing&Grow provides music therapy

services in the community for Mums, Dads, and carers with your children aged 0-4years. On offer is a range

of services based on what works best for your family and community. Using

percussion instruments, drums, ribbons, balls and parachutes, and singing well known and new songs

to increase positive interactions between parent and their children, enhance child development, build

social support networks and increase parents’ confidence to

use music as play at home

For further information contact Natalie at

[email protected] Sing&Grow

Kid’s Stuff A Communities for Children Activity

A fun, safe environment for young parents to spend quality time with

their children while focusing on child development and play

Next 6 week Session beginning August 2016

Tuesdays 11.30am-1.30pm

Youth Health Services North 6 Gillingham Road

Elizabeth - Nita 8255 3477

For further information contact Michel on 8243 5637

MY Health

Circus Gig– Tumblers A Communities for Children Activity

Give Circus a Go! Circus GIG is a FREE fun weekly

activity for kids (8-12 years) and their families. Roll up and learn some

deadly new tricks! Cirkidz tutors (www.cirkidz.org.au)

are fully qualified, accredited and trained

Tuesdays 3.50pm-5.15pm

The Platform, Elizabeth Way

Elizabeth


Chris on 8255 3323

Relationships Australia (SA)

Child Protection Week FREE Family Fun Event

‘Stronger Communities, Safer Children’ Thursday the 8th of September

3pm-5pm At the Fields Shops

Cnr of Peachey & Whittington Roads, Davoren Park

Fun activities for children Jumping Castle, Food, Giveaways, Face painting and balloon twisting

Come along & join in the fun!! For further information please call

John 8209 5759 or Wendy 0409 755 973

P A G E 8

Over 140 people enjoyed a special morning tea on Friday 29th July to celebrate the launch of the Pride @ The Rise! The project included the installation of large furniture built by the Men’s Shed, mosaics created by a group of local women

and the Friends Disability Group who worked tirelessly for over 4 months, a wall mural painted by The Elizabeth Rise Community Centre and a footpath art project painted by local children in conjunction with artist, Sally Heinrich.

To help celebrate, we were entertained by Kaza Mwendo Youth Choir and the Risin’ Stars (a small group of community members formed especially for the occasion).

The outdoor space has created a wonderful community space designed for all ages to enjoy. The Elizabeth Rise Community Centre has programs and activities for all ages. Family and child focussed programs include Families on the

Rise (a family kids club), HIPPY, Joey’s Book Club (Story time for Pre-schoolers), Playgroup, Kids in the Kitchen and School Holiday programs.

Come and see us any time. We’re open Monday to Friday 9-5pm. 26 Hamblynn Road Elizabeth Downs.

Contact Jan Oliver on 82560448 for more information.

P L A Y F O R D C O U N C I L & C F C

Launch of the Pride @ the Rise Project


Elizabeth Rise Footpath Art Project Playford Communities for Children have partnered with OPAL on a number of projects to create child friendly spaces for local children and families.

The Footpath Art Project involved over 120 local children and parents to create a welcoming, child-friendly space through art in the forecourt area at the Elizabeth Rise Shopping Centre. Three workshops were held during the April school holidays and local children were guided by artist Sally Heinrich to design and paint the footpath artwork. The idea of the project was to encourage active play and the design features hopscotch, checkers, tic-tac-toe and stepping stones. The space has been transformed into a vibrant, colourful and fun environment for those visiting the Elizabeth Rise Community Centre and surrounding shops.

P A G E 9


T R U E N O R T H

In May 2016 True North Youth Theatre Senior

Ensemble went to Canada to represent Australia at the World Festival of Children's Theatre. 16 young people travelled across the globe to perform our

acclaimed show "A Kid Like Me". This is testimony on how Drama can change lives and how being a part of something small can always be something so much

more. AnglicareSA Scholarship program is now taking

enrolments for our Saturday program, we have several positions available and will be working on a show to be

presented in November 2016 at the Northern Sound System.

There has never been a better time to join True North!

Also check our our True North School Holiday Program in October...

Date - Wednesday 12th of October Time - 1:00pm -3:00pm Location - The Platform

Activity - Visual arts and drama games around the story line of Rumplestilkskin *please bring a snack and a drink bottle*

Date - Thursday 13th of October

Time - 1:30pm drop off - 4:15pm pick up from the Foyer at the Festival Centre Location - Adelaide Festival Centre - Playhouse Foyer

Activity - Come watch our very own Artistic Director perform in Windmill Theatre Company's latest block buster musical 'Rumpelstiltskin'.

*please note that there is no transport available for this excursion all

participants must be self transported to the Festival Centre and also picked up from the Festival Centre*

*This is a two day program - no split bookings permitted*

P A G E 1 0 R E A D I N G

Ever read to your child outside? “Winter is the perfect time to snuggle up with your children and read a book, but I am certainly grateful that winter is behind us and spring is now here. If your anything like our household as soon as the sun comes out the kids (8 and 4) want to be at the park, having picnics and running off the cabin fever of winter. The great weather means no excuses, I am asked minute by minute to go to the park if the sun’s out. Getting out of the house does let the children burn off some energy, but that’s when it occurred to me, light bulb moment, my natural instinct is to grab the bikes, blanket, snacks and a ball, not to grab a book. What a perfect opportunity I was missing…reading a book celebrating spring “outdoors” provides children with the perfect opportunity to more deeply engage with their environment and relate what they are reading with their environment. There are plenty of books celebrating spring, local libraries often have them as a special theme display ….just think about it, The lifecycle of plants, leaves budding on trees, spotting butterflies and flowers the list is endless. So I did exactly that, I grabbed a book as well. What was wonderful about reading aloud outdoors? We could use outside voices for effect, I asked my son to show me a tree with new leaves and to let me know if he sees any butterflies. Best of all it was a great way to spend time with my children, if you haven’t read aloud outside, give it a go, you may be surprised when you spread out the blanket, sit down and pull out a book. I was instantly a bigger hit than the playground, bombarded with questions “what are you doing mum” “what have you got a book for?” “You going to read, what out here, (followed by jumping on the spot), you going to read to me?” the four year old was definitely intrigued and willing to give it a go. But be warned a very short butterfly board book which takes just a few minutes to read at home on the couch, inspired much more discussion and questions from my son so allow plenty of time for the extra discussion and the constant updates on butterflies.”

Upcoming events

1st September Bilingual Joeys Book Club,

Elizabeth Rise Community Centre, 9.30am -11:00am

3rd November Bilingual Joeys Book Club

Elizabeth Rise Community Centre 9.30am -11:00am

P A G E 1 1 D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E A N D K I D S


NDVS: The Impact of domestic

violence on children & Young People

Children who live in homes where there is domestic

violence grow up in an environment that is

unpredictable, filled with tension and anxiety and

dominated by fear. This can lead to significant

emotional and psychological trauma, similar to that

experienced by children who are victims of child

abuse. Instead of growing up in an emotionally and

physically safe, secure, nurturing and predictable

environment, these children are forced to worry about

the future; they try to predict when it might happen

next and try to protect themselves and their siblings.

Often getting through each day is the main objective

so there is little time left for fun, relaxation or planning

for the future.

Children and young people are just as traumatised by

hearing or seeing the violence as they are when they

are abused themselves. At times children and young

people can recall seeing or hearing violence more

clearly than their parents, and other times mothers

have thought they were asleep or hoped they hadn't

been unaware of some of the violence, but they

actually had.

“Traumatised and stressed children and young people

have little space left for learning. Their constant state of

tension and arousal can leave them unable to

concentrate, pay attention, retain and recall new

information. Their behaviour is often challenging in the

school environment.”

“The consequences of trauma on children and young

people are multiple, yet they are not well understood.

These children are often labelled as disruptive, defiant

and poor learners at high risk of disconnecting from

school. “

Domestic Violence Prevention Centre Gold Coast Inc.Valuing South Australia’s Women; Towards a Women’s Safety Strategy for South Australia, 2004 Australian Bureau of Statistics 1996 ‘Women’s Safety Strategy’ Canberra

Possible signs/impacts:

The Good News: “With support, children and young people can, and

do, recover from the harmful effects of trauma. To do

so, however, they need adults in their lives to be

understanding of and responsive to their unique needs.

They cannot easily adapt and change to their

environment. Their environment and the people in it

must adjust to help them. These children and young

people need the space to learn to be created for

them by those who care for and support them.”

Play is one of the most important aspects of parenting;

it is the best means of learning and development for

children and helps them to form strong relationships.

Know what your child’s favourite game or activity is to

do. Mindfulness is also important for adults and children.

Research on mindfulness suggests that it assists in the

recovery from trauma and the positive re-wiring of the

brain. http://www.childhood.org.au/

Support Options/Useful Websites:

Chatfirst, Youth Beyond Blue, Reach Out, Headspace,

Australian Childhood Foundation, Kidsmatter, Parenting

SA - Parent easy guide's

CAMHS Elizabeth 82520133;

Northern Domestic Violence Service - 8255 3622

1800RESPECT.


Self-blame, Low self esteem Poor self-image, helplessness Grief & Loss Worry, fear and/or terror Sadness or numbness Embarrassment Anger or aggression

Poor concentration Hyperactivity, always on edge Disturbed sleep, nightmares Withdrawal, spaced out Physical symptoms, headaches Abuse of parents Delayed social skills

Eating disorders Low academic achievement Dropping out from school Running away from home Alcohol & drug abuse Emotional literacy issues Physical injuries

Feeling isolated from others Trouble making/keeping friends Disobedience Participating in dangerous, risk-taking behaviours

F A M I L Y I N F O – T A L K I N G M A T T E R S P A G E 1 2

Fine and Gross Motor Skills As children grow they develop the ability to move and control their body. Large movements such as walking, running and climbing are called gross motor skills. These are important as they provide the balance, control and stability needed for the development of fine motor skills. They also provide the skills needed to develop ball skills, sporting skills and other skills such as bike riding which are important for social interaction and physical fitness. Smaller movements of the hands and fingers are called fine motor skills. Fine motor skills need to be coordinated with the eyes, for eye hand coordination and the larger muscles of the arms and body for stability. Fine motor skills are important because they are required for many daily activities: • At home, such as dressing, eating and grooming, • At preschool and school such as writing, drawing, cutting • For using tools such as pencils, scissors, brushes, cutlery, laces • For using toys to develop play, learning and imagination So how do I know if my child is developing skills as expected for their age? Children develop skills gradually, as they practice different activities. They have spurts of development and periods where not much seems to be changing. This is a normal part of development.

Here are some guidelines about what to expect at different ages:

At 12 months babies can:

• cruise around furniture holding on • begin to walk independently • climb into a small chair • pick up things off the floor • clap hands and point with a finger • move objects from hand to hand • hold objects between a finger and thumb • pick up small items with the tip of a finger and thumb • put objects into a container

At 18 months babies can:

• climb steps • kick and throw a ball • sit on a ride a push along toy • walk and rarely fall • walk up and down steps holding one hand • stack two or three blocks • scribble with a crayon • turn pages in a cardboard book a few at a time • hold an object in one hand and do something to it

with the other • put one to two shapes in a shape sorter

At 2 years a child can:

• go up and down stairs with railings • jump on the spot and jump off a step • run well and stand on one foot

walk on tip toes

begin to pedal a tricycle • snip with scissors • stack three or more blocks • string a few large beads • copy circles and vertical lines • turn pages one at a time


• walk and run well • hop on one foot, • pedal a tricycle well • balance on one foot • unscrew lids • hold crayons with fingers, not fists • cut paper in half • use one hand consistently most of the time


• walk on a narrow board • skip on alternating feet • balance on one foot for 10 seconds • catch a large ball • copy circles and crosses • stack five or more blocks • make balls, roll snakes and pinch shapes with play

dough

P A G E 1 3 F A M I L Y I N F O - T A L K I N G M A T T E R S

Providing your child with a range of age appropriate opportunities will allow them to develop their motor skills. Skills develop

through practice and repetition. Kids learn best when they feel supported, encouraged and successful. Focus on having a go rather than

being perfect. Offer a variety of fun activities and follow your child's interests. Break trickier tasks down into smaller steps and allow

plenty of rest breaks when needed. Remember that children develop at different rates, so gently encourage but and don't push children to

do things if they do not feel ready.

Here are some ideas to try to develop fine motor skills: • provide opportunities for craft activities such as painting, cutting and pasting, drawing, collage and stickers • provide toys which require fine movements such as building and construction sets, Lego, puzzles and threading

beads • provide activities which require aiming at a target, such as throwing bean bags or rolled up socks into a container,

balls at a target drawn on a wall or through a hoop • provide games such as connect four, barrel of monkeys and Jenga • play with tweezers, eye droppers and squeeze bottles • play with play dough, plasticine, putty and gloop • do some cooking together, cut, roll, mix, stir and pour • play with pipe cleaners, and pegs • play with sand and water, dig, pour and build Here are some ideas for developing gross motor skills: visit playgrounds for developing climbing, swinging, sliding and jumping outdoor play for running, jumping, hopping, skipping ball play for throwing, kicking, bouncing, rolling skittles or bowling, throwing at targets, through hoops, into boxes or baskets put a ball into a stocking, hang it on the clothes line and hit it with a hand or bat outdoor games such as chasey and follow the leader pushing, pulling and carrying with wheelbarrows and buckets of water bike riding and scooters balancing on planks, bricks, tyres, rope or masking tape lines go for a walk, run, skip, hop explore a local park, walk up a hill and roll down play hide and seek, go to the beach and walk, run, swim and dig visit a play café, organised activities such as kinder gym, swimming, dancing and sports playing with balloons, kicking, punching in the air, keeping the balloon form touching the ground Remember to make sure your activities are safe and suitable for your child's age and always supervise your child. If you are concerned about your child's fine or gross motor skills, an occupational therapist is the person to see for advice. Occupational therapist can assess your child's skills and advise you on what to do to help your child's development. For more information about occupational therapy check the Talking Matters website at talkingmatters.com.au

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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

1 Play 2 Learn Mums & Bubs Playgroup John Hartley Children’s Centre 10.00am-11.30am pg 6 Joey’s Book Club at Eliz Rise Community Centre 9.30am pg 6 Kids Club at Elizabeth Rise Community Centre 3.00pm-5.00pm pg 6

2

Royal Adelaide Show Commences

(2nd—11th Sept)

3 POM POM 11.00am-3.00pm pg 7 True North Youth Ensemble 2.30pm-4.00pm pg 6

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5 Breakfast Club at The Annexe 7.30am pg 3 Kids Club at Elizabeth Rise Community Centre 3.00pm-5.00pm pg 6 Kids Club at The Annexe 3.15pm pg 3

6 Breakfast Club at The Annexe 7.30am pg 3 Joey’s Book Club at Eliz Rise Community Centre 9.30am pg 6 Kids Club at Elizabeth Rise Community Centre 3.00pm-5.00pm pg 6 Kids Club at The Annexe 3.15pm pg 3

7 Breakfast Club at The Annexe 7.30am pg 3 Kids Club at The Annexe 3.15pm pg 3 ELY 9.30am-11.30am and 12.45pm-2.45pm pg 6 Lego Club 4.00pm-5.15pm pg 7

8 Play 2 Learn Mums & Bubs Playgroup Munno Para GP Super Clinic 10.00am-11.30am pg 6 Joey’s Book Club at Eliz Rise Community Centre 9.30am pg 6 Kids Club at Elizabeth Rise Community Centre 3.00pm-5.00pm pg 6

9 10 POM POM 11.00am-3.00pm pg 7 True North Youth Ensemble 2.30pm-4.00pm pg 6

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Royal Adelaide Show Ends

(2nd—11th Sept)



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Kids Club at Elizabeth Rise Community Centre 3.00pm-5.00pm

Kids Club at The Annexe 3.15pm pg 3





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Happy Halloween

1

School Holidays Start……. True North Youth Ensemble 2.30pm-4.00pm pg 6

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3 POM POM 11.00am-3.00pm pg 7


FREE Claymation Workshop

12.00pm - 3.00pm Bookings essential

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Big Splash at the Aquadome Event

11.00am—2.00pm To register, call:

John on 8209 5759 Children under 6 years must be accompanied by an adult

in the water at all times



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11 POM POM 11.00am-3.00pm pg 7 Sing and Grow School holiday fun Blakes Crossing pg 7

12 POM POM 11.00am-3.00pm pg 7 True North School Holiday Program The Platform pg 9

13 POM POM 11.00am-3.00pm pg 7 True North Holiday Program Excursion Playhouse Theatre pg 9

FREE Claymation Workshop

12:00pm – 3:00pm Bookings essential

Pg.14


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Term 4 Starts Breakfast Club at The Annexe 7.30am pg 3

Kids Club at Elizabeth Rise Community Centre 3.00pm-5.00pm pg 6

Kids Club at The Annexe 3.15pm pg 3



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October 30th Check out what is happening in your

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Come and visit the Communities for Children and others at the United Way stall during Children’s Week

Where: Elizabeth Shopping Centre When: Monday to Friday during Children’s Week

Time:10:00am– 12:00pm daily Free activities and giveaways

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November 2016

Lady Bird Rocks What you need

Smooth, round or oval rocks,

washed and dried

Acrylic craft paint in colours of

our choice

Black acrylic craft paint

2 wiggle eyes for each

ladybug

Black Sharpie marker

Acrylic matte sealer spray

White craft glue (Tacky Glue)

How to make it 1. Completely wash and dry all rocks. 2. Paint rocks in desired colours, allow to dry. Apply second

and third coats if needed. Lighter colours will require more coats than darker shades.

3. Paint head on using black acrylic craft paint. There is no pattern needed, simply paint about 1/4 of the rock black in the "front".

4. Use a black Sharpie to draw a straight line down the centre of the rock, starting at the centre of the base of the "head".

5. Dip the end of a large paint brush, or the eraser of a pencil, in black craft paint. Dot on the spots, reloading with paint after every dot.

6. Once the paint is dry, spray the rock(s) with acrylic sealer spray. Allow sealer to dry completely.

7. Using white craft glue, attach wiggle eyes and let dry.

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Plant a Butterfly Garden Kids love butterflies! Encourage your child’s sense of connection to the natural world and invite butterflies into your landscape by planting a butterfly garden. A butterfly garden provides a colourful array of nectar-producing plants that not only attract butterflies (and often hummingbirds as well), but offers plants to feed the caterpillar stage of their life cycle. With the appropriate plantings, a butterfly garden provides opportunities to educate your children about the life cycle of a butterfly, allowing them to view each stage of growth and explore the intricate relationships of plants and animals. Some helpful hints for attracting butterflies into your garden;

Adult butterflies need a nectar source, a meeting place and

protections from predators.

If you would like them to stay and breed you will need to

establish their caterpillar food-plants as well.

As soon as butterflies are mobile they will search for the

warmest, sheltered spot to bask in the sunshine and then find a nectar source for refuelling. They are attracted to the nectar source by scent and certain bright colours.

Some plants that will attract butterflies into your garden may

include; Christmas bushes, rice flowers, everlasting daisies, wattle bush, acacia bushes, buddleia, lavenders, hebes, salvia,

Mini Grass Houses for Kids What you need:

A bunch of ordinary household

sponges (unused, standard size, varied colours)

Magic marker

Rulers

Storage container (large, plastic)

Sharp scissors

Craft knife

Fast-growing grass seed

How will you make the grass house? Easy!

~ Make sure the new sponges are clean by

rinsing them with plenty of clean water. Wring out, but do not dry fully.

~ Draw the shapes to cut on the sponges

using the magic marker (see images)

~ Cut out the shapes using the scissors.

~ To create the room, use a craft knife to cut

most of the way through the sponge block to create the angle as shown. Be careful not to cut all the way through.

~ Build the house on the inside of the plastic

container’s lid.

~ Give the house a good spray with a water

bottle so that it is damp throughout but not soaking

~ When wet, take a handful of grass seen and

sprinkle it all over the sponges.

~ Add a little extra spray of water to the seeds

and remove excess seeds from the container lid.

~ Add the bottom of the container to create a

mini greenhouse and position the unit in a warm place with plenty of light. Trim the grass as it grows and water as regularly as needed

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Ham and Pineapple Pizza Muffins

Ingredients:

3 English muffins, split

6 tbsp pizza sauce

4 slices ham, diced

1 tin (440g) crushed pineapple, drained well

3 cup pizza cheese (preferably Edam cheese for a

reduced fat profile

Method:

1. Toast the muffins in the toaster and spread 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce on each.

2. Scatter ham and pineapple on the pizza sauce.

3. Top with pizza cheese.

4. Place under the grill until the cheese is melted and serve

Apple Race Car Snacks Ingredients:

4 Jazz apples

16 green grapes, halved

16 toothpicks

Method: 1. Gather all ingredients. Cut two full cheeks from each

apple. Slice out the centre third so you have a wedge.

2. Toothpicks into each apple wedge to become the car axles. Place grape halves on each side of the toothpick for wheels. Vroom vroom!

Easy healthy meals for your fussy toddler!

Vegetable Pikelets Ingredients:

2 cups wholemeal self-raising flour

2 cups raw vegetables, chopped finely

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup tasty cheese, grated

1 1/2 cups milk

salt and pepper

50g butter (for frying)

Cream cheese with some chives to serve Method:

1. In a bowl, whisk all ingredients except for

butter together.

2. Heat a little butter in a frying pan. Using

quarter cup measures, fry each pikelet until golden and turn.

3. Serve warm with cream cheese spread

on top.

Fruity chicken and rice

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked white rice

1/4 cup cooked chicken breast, finely

diced

400g tin apricots in fruit juice

Method: Cook all ingredients together until warmed through.

What is your family favourite?

Share your favourite recipe with the Playford Communities for Children team and we may

publish it in the next edition of the CfC Newsletter.

Send your recipe to

[email protected]

For more recipe ideas checkout Www.taste.com.au and www.kidspot.com.au


The Playford Communities for Children Team

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Sam

[email protected] 0438 829 927

John

[email protected] 0478 494 862

Anna

[email protected] 8209 5754

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