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24 OCTO O CTO B ER – 1 N OV EM B ER 2 02 0 children’s we eek Tasmania
Welcome to children’s week Children’s Week is a celebration of children, and what better way to do that than have a whole week packed full of fun events especially designed for children and families to enjoy. I’m absolutely thrilled to be helping to introduce this Children’s Week Activity Guide, which lists lots of events, including online and at-home activities, occurring around Tasmania in honour of National Children’s Week. This week of festivities is especially important in 2020, when so many activities for children have been impacted by COVID-19. This year’s theme for Children’s Week is particularly relevant as it celebrates the right of children to choose their own friends and safely connect with others. This year has really highlighted for so many of us, especially children, the importance of having friends and keeping connected with them safely, even when barriers like social distancing are put in our way. So, check out this guide and see which activities spark your interest. There’s something in here for everyone and it’s all about having fun, playing and connecting with our friends while celebrating Tasmania’s children. Leanne McLean Commissioner for Children and Young People Tasmania
CHILDREN’S WEEK THEME 2020 “Children have the right to choose their own friends and safely connect with others.” A GOOD FRIEND PICKS YOU UP WHEN YOU FALL, MAKES YOU LAUGH AND STAYS WITH YOU WHEN YOU ARE SAD Children’s Week 2020 looks a little different this year with a focus on smaller, local activities and events. Playgroup Tasmania wishes to thank Housing Choices Tasmania and the Children’s Week Working Groups for their support in developing and publishing this guide. Without this support, Children’s Week celebrations in Tasmania would not be possible. Jacinda Armstrong CEO, Playgroup Tasmania
ACTIVITIES AT HOME AND ONLINE Scavenger Hunt �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 Blind Contour Drawing����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������9 Children’s Week Art Competition ���������������������������������������������������������������������������9 Connecting with My Friends ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 10 Friends Care. Friends Share. We Need Friends Everywhere ������������������������� 10 Teddy Bear Giving ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 “What Makes a Good Friend?” Story Competition ������������������������������������������ 11 ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH An Early Halloween Outdoor Movie and Family Fun Night ��������������������������� 12 Be Your Own Superhero ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12 Children’s Week at PlayConnect George Town ������������������������������������������������ 13 Children’s Week at PlayConnect Launceston ��������������������������������������������������� 13 Family Fun for Everyone at PYCSAM Health & Fitness! ��������������������������������� 14 Hop, Skip, Jump and Run ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 14 Legonauts ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 15 Movie Afternoon ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15 Nature Play Day ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 15 Picnic and Play ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 16 Sleep and Settling Seminar ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 16 Storytime ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 Teddy Bears’ Picnic �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 17 Teddy Bears’ Picnic — Drop in for an Afternoon of Fun ����������������������������������� 18 The 0-5 George Town Cultural Story ������������������������������������������������������������������ 18 Tiny Tots Teddy Bears’ Picnic �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19 We are Going on a Bear Hunt ������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 19
ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH WEST Burnie Art Challenge����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 20 Children’s Week at PlayConnect Devonport ���������������������������������������������������� 20 Children’s Yoga & Movement/Yoga & Movement for Children with Additional Needs ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21 Friendship Stories and Rhymes����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 21 Giggling Together with Paint and Music ������������������������������������������������������������� 22 Join the Halloween Fun at Latrobe Playgroup! ������������������������������������������������� 22 Launching into Learning Pop Up Playgroup ������������������������������������������������������� 23 Mad Hatters Tea Party ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 23 Morning Tea Teddy Bears’ Picnic�������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Penguin Playgroup ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 24 Playgroup for Everyone at Leighland (Ulverstone) ������������������������������������������ 25 Playgroup for Everyone at Leighland (Burnie) ��������������������������������������������������� 25 Sensory Fun @ The Playhouse ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 25 Strahan Foreshore Scavenger Hunt �������������������������������������������������������������������� 26 Strahan Playgroup Teddy Bears’ Picnic ��������������������������������������������������������������� 26 Teddy Bears’ Picnic �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Tiny Tots Picnic ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 27 Turners Beach Playgroup Open Day ������������������������������������������������������������������� 28
ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH Blackmans Bay Nature Walk 3-5 Years��������������������������������������������������������������� 29 Children’s Week at PlayConnect Goodwood ���������������������������������������������������� 29 Crafty Kids Connect ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Family Fun Morning������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 30 Family Show Day at Tasmania’s Own Market ���������������������������������������������������� 31 Going on a Bear Hunt! �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 31 Huon Valley Pop-up Playgroup ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32 Messy Play Playgroup ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 32 Swanston Street Playgroup Teddy Bears’ Picnic ����������������������������������������������� 33 Teddy Bears’ Picnic �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 33 Lindisfarne Playgroup Teddy Bears’ Picnic �������������������������������������������������������� 34 Teddy Bears’ Picnic �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 34 We are Going on a Teddy Bear Hunt at the Botanical Gardens Hobart ������ 35 Weaving Yoga and Art Together��������������������������������������������������������������������������� 35 CHECK OUT THE PLAYGROUP TASMANIA ALL ACTIVITIES FACEBOOK PAGE ARE FREE FOR UPDATES OF CHARGE
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8 CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES AT HOME AND ONLINE Scavenger Hunt Can you see what I see? What to do: Can you find a bright Create a list of items to find in your house yellow flower and soft and garden: green teddy bear? + Choose coloured objects — something Can you find a smooth red, green, yellow or purple rock or smell a flower? + Describe different objects — something shiny, bendable, something with buttons, What you need: a toy with wheels Everyday items in your + Use pictures to create clues or describe house and garden the objects for children to find + Encourage family members to go and find the objects! For an extra challenge try using a timer! ET HIS AC TIVIT Y E L OV W This activity supports Y WH communication, encourages creativity and enhances cognitive thinking. It’s fun for the whole family to enjoy together and encourages us to step away from screens and enjoy the moment.
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES AT HOME AND ONLINE 9 Blind Contour Drawing Peter Underwood Centre Children (and adults) of all ages are invited to register for this free online, interactive event presented by the Peter Underwood Centre in collaboration with award-winning researcher, teacher and University of Tasmania Senior Lecturer in Arts Education Abbey MacDonald. The only required materials will be a pencil and paper, as Abbey introduces participants to the art of “drawing what you see, not what you know”. Registration link to be made available on www.facebook.com/UnderwoodCentre UnderwoodCentre.Enquiries@utas.edu.au Children’s Week Art Competition Housing Choices Tasmania Housing Choices are holding an Art Competition and there are two categories: Category 1: Family Competition where the family do a joint artwork together which includes a Teddy Bear somewhere in the artwork and focuses on the theme that Children have the right to choose their own friends and safely connect with others Category 2: Children’s competition that anyone in the household under 18 can do their own artwork which includes a teddy bear somewhere in the picture. Contact the Community Development Team for details on how to enter the competition. 1300 312 447 hctinfo@hcau.org.au
10 CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES AT HOME AND ONLINE Connecting with My Friends Baptcare Collect a postcard pack from the foyer at Baptcare, 4/95 Albert Road, Moonah, or phone 0427 644 326 for other collection points. Make a postcard for your friend and draw what you most like to do with them. Ask an adult to take a photo of your postcard and email your picture to pclark@baptcare.org.au; or text it to 0419 661 289 or 0427 644 326. Send the postcard to your friend to brighten up their day. Postage covered. 4/95 Albert Rd, Moonah 0427 644 326 pclark@baptcare.org.au Friends Care. Friends Share. We Need Friends Everywhere Baptcare Baptcare invites children to participate in a community art project to promote friendships within the community by providing children with a small craft pack to design a friendship flag. Flags will be displayed locally and then distributed to the residents in our Age Care Communities to share friendship and positive thoughts. Baptcare will distribute craft packs to local community programs. To find out where to collect your pack please phone Anita on 0447 655 004. www.facebook.com/Baptcare aleighton@baptcare.org.au 0447 655 004
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES AT HOME AND ONLINE 11 Teddy Bear Giving CatholicCare CatholicCare are calling you to donate a Teddy! We’ll gift the teddies to children and young people in our programs to help support safety and wellbeing of children. Contact Rebecca Wooley to arrange your donation. 0413 474 632 Rebecca.Woolley@aohtas.org.au “What Makes a Good Friend?” Story Competition No. 34 Aboriginal Health Service We all love our friends, and it’s been hard to spend time apart, but what is it that makes our friends so special? We want to hear about what it is that goes into the recipe of making a good friend, and invite you to write a story or draw a picture of what you think the magic ingredients are. It’s a great opportunity to yarn with your mob about healthy relationships and explore the values you hold dear. Send yours to No. 34 by Thursday 29 October (every entry wins a prize). Send your entry to No. 34 Aboriginal Health Service via Facebook, post, email or hand deliver. 34 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone, 7315. mbird@ruralhealthtas.com.au www.facebook.com/No34AHS
12 CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH An Early Halloween Outdoor Movie and Family Fun Night YMCA of Launceston and West Tamar Council Join us for a pre-Halloween community event! We’ll have food vans, games, activities, live music and family fun. Bring a picnic and enjoy watching Spooky Buddies (G) on a big, outdoor screen as the sun sets. Stick around for the best dressed costume competition and lucky door prizes! Collect your FREE tickets at the YMCA in Kings Meadows or West Tamar Council Windsor Community Precinct. Bookings required: This is a free ticketed event. Tickets can be picked up at the YMCA or West Tamar Council Windsor Community Precinct Saturday 24 October: 4:30pm – 9:00pm 6323 9200 Be Your Own Superhero Saturday Playgroup This Halloween, Saturday Playgroup is having a party! Parents and children can come dressed up as your own hero. This could be a made up persona or your child’s favourite hero. Morning tea provided as well as some spooky crafts. Free for all families to attend. Activities suited to 0-5 year olds. Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Saturdayplaygrouplaunceston Playgroup Tasmania, 35 Holbrook St, Invermay, Launceston Saturday 31 October: 9.30am – 12.00pm 0457 281 717
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH 13 Children’s Week at PlayConnect George Town Playgroup Tasmania PlayConnect is a supported playgroup for children with Autism or developmental delays and their families. If you have been looking for a supportive group of children and families on the same journey as you, please register to come along for some Children’s Week fun at PlayConnect playgroup. PlayConnect is free and there is no need for your child to have a diagnosis. Please bring your favourite Teddy Bear, some snacks and join us for some adventures! Bookings required: Please Contact Bec on 0458 751 716 to book. George Town Child & Family Centre, 12 Elizabeth St, George Town Thursday 29 October: 10:00am – 11:30am rebecca.hughes@playgrouptas.org.au Children’s Week at PlayConnect Launceston Playgroup Tasmania PlayConnect is a supported playgroup for children with Autism or developmental delays and their families. If you have been looking for a supportive group of children and families on the same journey as you, please register to come along for some Children’s Week fun at PlayConnect playgroup. PlayConnect is free and there is no need for your child to have a diagnosis. Please bring your favourite Teddy Bear, some snacks and join us for some adventures! Bookings required: Please Contact Bec on 0458 751 716 to book. Playgroup Tasmania, 35 Holbrook St, Invermay, Launceston Tuesday 27 October: 9:30am – 11:00am rebecca.hughes@playgrouptas.org.au
14 CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH Family Fun for Everyone at PYCSAM Health & Fitness! PYCSAM Health & Fitness The team here at PYCSAM invite you and your teddy bears to join us for a fun filled celebration. From 11am – 1pm assorted games and activities are being run for your children in our friendly professional childminding facility. Mum and Dad can stay and play or are welcome to enjoy a complimentary group fitness class free of charge. Call reception for more information and bookings. We can’t wait to see you! Bookings required: Please call the gym on 03 6343 0622 to book for classes 50 Glen Dhu St, South Launceston Monday 26 October: 11.00 am – 1.00 pm Wednesday 28 October: 11.00am – 1.00 pm 03 6343 0622 admin@pycsam.com.au Hop, Skip, Jump and Run Norwood Newstead Playgroup Come to an active playgroup where kids and their parents can hop, skip, jump and run! Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/norwoodnewsteadplaygroup St Catherines Hall Wednesday 28 October: 9.30am – 11:00am 0409 817 770
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH 15 Legonauts Autism Tasmania A friendship group for kids aged 6–14 who love Lego! We get together regularly with our own Lego to build creations in a safe and friendly environment. Beginners to experts, any level of skill is welcome. Children do not need a confirmed diagnosis of autism to attend. Playgroup Tasmania, 35 Holbrook St, Invermay, Launceston Sunday 25 October: 2:30pm – 4:30pm Naomi 0409 349 986 Movie Afternoon George Town Neighbourhood House Movie afternoon in our dedicated youth space — come and have some afternoon tea and watch a family friendly movie. 187 Agnes St, George Town, TAS 7253 Thursday 29 October: 3.00pm – 5.00pm 03 6312 3019 Nature Play Day Jetsonville Playgroup Come along and join our fun and inquisitive Nature Play Day. There will be frog racing, leaf painting, a treasure hunt and much more for ages birth to 5 years. Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/jetsonvilleplaygroup 150 Muskfield Rd, Jetsonville Tuesday 27 October: 10:00am – 12:00pm Jetsonville Playgroup Messenger
16 CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH Picnic and Play Hadspen Playgroup Join us at Hadspen Playgroup for a delicious relaxed healthy picnic and a play in our great spacious playgroup. We will supply the picnic rugs and healthy platters of yumminess, for all parents and children to enjoy. We will set up the equipment outside for independent huffy puffy play and activity tables of play dough, craft and more. Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Hadspen-playgroup-975975069189729 Hadspen Church, Clare St. Tuesday 27 October 10:00am – 12:00pm 0404 745 872 Sleep and Settling Seminar Child Health and Parenting Service Walker House is committed to supporting families on their parenting journey, with a strong focus on safe, evidence-based, and attachment theory informed practices appropriate for your child’s developmental stage. Provided by qualified Child Health Nurses/Registered Nurses. Bookings required: Places are limited to 10 people. Please call 1300 064 544 to secure your place. Group available for families with children under 5 years old. Walker House Parenting Centre, 17A Walkers Avenue, Newnham Wednesday 28 October: 10:00am – 12:00pm 1300 064 544
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH 17 Storytime Libraries Tasmania — Launceston Library Join us for a fun selection of stories, all on the theme of ‘Friends’. Enjoy songs and rhymes with lots of actions, and afterwards make a colourful friendship chain to celebrate the special friends in your life. Storytime is perfect for toddlers and preschool children, with their parents/carers. Launceston Library, Civic Square, Launceston TAS 7250 Wednesday 28 October: 10:15am – 10:45am 6777 2446 children.launceston.libraries@education.tas.gov.au Teddy Bears’ Picnic Beaconsfield Child & Family Centre in partnership with Beaconsfield Early Learning and Child Care Centre Bring your favourite Teddy Bear to a picnic, to meet and play with other Teddies! We will play games, sing songs and share stories. Afternoon tea will be provided for children and their Teddies. This event is for children 0–5 years (older siblings welcome). Please bring your hat and water bottle :) Bookings required: Please email your name, and your child’s name and age to beaconsfield.cfc@education.tas.gov.au *Please note due to Covid-19 restrictions we are only able to accommodate one adult per child. Beaconsfield Child and Family Centre, 33 Grubb St, Beaconsfield Tuesday 27 October: 2.00pm – 3.00pm 6383 1742
18 CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH Teddy Bears’ Picnic — Drop in for an Afternoon of Fun Playgroup Tasmania Join us in our newly renovated outdoor space for a teddy bears’ picnic. There will be craft activities, music, stories, bubbles and parachute fun. Bring your favourite teddy, a hat and picnic food. Numbers are strictly limited so please register your attendance. Bookings required: Book online at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/120478248685 Playgroup Tasmania, 35 Holbrook St, Invermay, Launceston Tuesday 27 October: 1:00pm – 2:30pm rebecca.hughes@playgrouptas.org.au The 0-5 George Town Cultural Story George Town Child and Family Centre With the inclusion of a lot of new Multicultural families in the George Town community, for Children’s Week we look at exploring and celebrating the different cultures and diversity in our community. We will be introducing a world map, running a term of ‘What in the World’ Playgroup, and introducing multicultural items for families to feel more included in the play space. George Town Child and Family Centre 6702 6092
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH 19 Tiny Tots Teddy Bears’ Picnic YMCA of Launceston Join the YMCA of Launceston to celebrate Children’s Week and our 140th Birthday with a special Tiny Tots Teddy Bears’ Picnic! There will be lots of climbing, swinging, jumping, balancing, tumbling, music and crafts for little ones. This event is FREE and ideal for 1-4 year olds, but older children are welcome. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Don’t forget to bring your teddy bear! 8a Blaydon Street, Kings Meadows, TAS 7249 Mon 26 October: 10:00am – 11:30am reception@ymcalaunceston.org We are Going on a Bear Hunt Playgroup Tasmania Come along to explore our new outdoor space at Playgroup Tasmania. Our giant teddy bear will be there, and we will have some bear hunt fun!! There will be music, stories and parachute time. Bring your favourite teddy, and your sun hat. Numbers are strictly limited so please register your attendance. Bookings required: Book online at www.eventbrite.com.au/e/120478653897 Playgroup Tasmania, 35 Holbrook St, Invermay, Launceston Monday 26 October 10:00am – 11:30am rebecca.hughes@playgrouptas.org.au
20 CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH WEST Burnie Art Challenge Burnie City Council The Burnie Youth Council Art Challenge is an event that showcases 2D, 3D and photographic works by young people from kinder through to 25 years from the Burnie region. There is over $1,200 of prizes to be won decided by a panel as well as a ‘Community Vote Award’ decided on the website. Submit your work online for both a website and physical event. www.burnieartchallenge.com Burnie Coastal Art Group, Studio2 Eleven, 211 Mount St, Upper Burnie. Thursday 29 October: 3pm – 5pm Friday 30 October: 3pm – 5pm dfregon@burnie.net Children’s Week at PlayConnect Devonport Playgroup Tasmania PlayConnect is a supported playgroup for children with Autism or developmental delays and their families. If you have been looking for a supportive group of children and families on the same journey as you, please register to come along for some Children’s Week fun at PlayConnect playgroup. PlayConnect is free and there is no need for your child to have a diagnosis. Please bring your favourite Teddy Bear, some snacks and join us for some adventures! Bookings required: Please Contact Felicity on 0428 633 214 Mac’s Place, 32-36 Valley Rd, Devonport Monday 26 October: 10:00am – 11:30am felicity.harris@playgrouptas.org.au
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH WEST 21 Children’s Yoga & Movement/Yoga & Movement for Children with Additional Needs YOGAbility Tasmania/Cafe Ahimsa Yoga & Mindful Movement Cafe Yoga & Movement for children 2-5 years. Cafe Ahimsa is a Yoga & Movement space in Burnie designed to support parents and children to discover new ways to move, self-regulate and learn skills to connect with their kids. Friday’s class “Give me Wings & I Shall Fly” is designed for kids with additional needs. Coffee and tea is served in the lounge after the session. Bookings required: Please phone or message 0418 475 493 to book. Room 4, Brownell Place, 13 Wilson Street, Burnie Monday 26 October: 10.30am – 12pm Wednesday 28 October: 10.30am – 12:00pm Friday 30 October: 10.30am – 12:00pm 0418 475 493 Friendship Stories and Rhymes Libraries Tasmania — Devonport Library Come along to a special Storytime and Rock n Rhyme session with a focus on books and rhymes about friendship . We will also cover eSafety for young children and attendees will receive a free “Online safety for under 5s” booklet. Bookings required: Visit www.eventbrite.com/e/friendship-stories-and- rhymes-devonport-library-tickets-122005458611 to book. Devonport Library, Paranaple Centre, 137 Rooke St, Devonport Monday 26 October: 10:00am – 11:00am 6478 4230
22 CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH WEST Giggling Together with Paint and Music Port Sorell Playgroup Join us as we giggle together with paint and music. We will work on a large floor mural where everyone can contribute! Gayl will host a music and movement session including an invitation for children to dip their feet in the paint and move to the music whilst making art. We will try hopping like a wallaby, tip toeing like a tall rocket, reaching wide like the ocean and dancing the Hokey Pokey. Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/PortSorellPlayGroup Port Sorell Memorial Hall Tuesday 27 October: 10:00am – 12:00pm 0480 272 444 Join the Halloween Fun at Latrobe Playgroup! Latrobe Playgroup Come join us at Latrobe Playgroup, dressed up as your favourite character for a morning full of spooktactular fun! We will have a Halloween scavenger hunt, spooky themed arts and crafts and games to play! With morning tea provided, you are all in for a wonderful spooky treat! Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/latrobeplaygroup The Latrobe Baptist Church Hall, 125 Gilbert St Latrobe Friday 30 October: 10:00am – 12:00pm 0437 667 161
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH WEST 23 Launching into Learning Pop Up Playgroup Launching into Learning Sheffield School Join us for a Pop Up Playgroup to celebrate Children’s Week! We will have a play and share some songs and a story. All Sheffield and Railton LiL members as well as any new friends are welcome to join us. Our activities on this day will be suited to children birth to age 4 and their families. Goliath Park Railton Monday 26 October: 10:00am – 12:00pm liftsheffield@gmail.com Mad Hatters Tea Party The Playhouse Come along to The Playhouse and join in the madness at the Mad Hatters Tea Party — wear a crazy hat and bring your teddy to enjoy some delicious morning tea treats. Bookings required: First in secures their spot Corner of Charles and Forbes Sts, Devonport Wednesday 28 October: 10am – 12pm 6424 7060
24 CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH WEST Morning Tea Teddy Bears’ Picnic Mission Australia Family Day Care Tasmania Bring along some morning tea and your special teddy bear to join MAC Bear and your friends for a morning tea teddy bear’s picnic at Just Bee Playgroup. 32-36 Valley Road, Devonport Tuesday 27 October: 10am – 12pm 03 6424 4855 Penguin Playgroup Penguin Playgroup Come and enjoy a Playgroup session in the beautiful seaside village of Penguin. “Its all about fun” Play Group Sessions are for Birth to 5 Year olds. We will be encouraging outdoor play (due to the current COVID-19 situation) in our safe and secure yard. Plenty of activities to keep the little ones busy (ie. swings, cubby house, bubbles, water paints, sand pit, foam gym building blocks and more). Make your own tea and coffee is available for the parents as well. Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/penguinplaygrouptas 46 Main Street, Penguin, TAS, Australia 7316 Monday 26 October: 10:00am – 12:00pm www.facebook.com/penguinplaygrouptas
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH WEST 25 Playgroup for Everyone at Leighland (Ulverstone) Leighland Christian School Come along for a fun filled morning of free play time, hot drinks, stories and music! Everyone is welcome! 45A Leighland Ave, Ulverstone Monday 26 October: 9.00am – 10.15am Monday 26 October: 10.30am – 11.45am t.grey@leighland.tas.edu.au Playgroup for Everyone at Leighland (Burnie) Leighland Christian School Come along for a fun filled morning of free play time, hot drinks, stories and music! Everyone is welcome! Stowport Rd, Burnie Thursday 29 October: 9.00am – 11.00am t.grey@leighland.tas.edu.au Sensory Fun @ The Playhouse The Playhouse Here’s your chance to join in some great tactile play and engage all your senses making a gooey mess! Is it liquid or solid? Runny or hard? Children will use their imaginations to create slimy fun for themselves with a number of edible and fun products. Corner of Charles and Forbes Sts, Devonport Friday 30 October: 10am – 12pm 6424 7060
26 CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH WEST Strahan Foreshore Scavenger Hunt Children’s University Tasmania Get outside and get active this Children’s Week. Head to Tassie’s West Coast and enjoy a scavenger hunt along the accessible Strahan Foreshore Path. The easy, pram-friendly, flat, paved walking trail is suitable for all ages. Bring the dog, bring grandparents, bring friends. How many items can you spy? *Children participating in Children’s University may receive up to 2 hours in their Passports to Learning for this activity. Download the activity sheet here: www.utas.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_ file/0006/1365747/Childrens-Week-2020-Scavenger-Hunt.pdf Strahan Foreshore Path vikki.iwanicki@utas.edu.au Strahan Playgroup Teddy Bears’ Picnic Strahan Parents Involved Playgroup Come along to Strahan Parents Involved Playgroup’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic in the Park. Please bring your favourite Teddy to join in on our Bear Hunt! Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/602667299865800 Strahan Playground on the Esplanade/Bay Street Thursday 29 October: 10:30am – 12:00pm Strahan Parents Involved Playgroup Facebook Group
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH WEST 27 Teddy Bears’ Picnic King Island Playgroup Teddy Bears’ Picnic, fun for young and old. Lots of room for older children and safe spots for younger. Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/156531858331811 Lighthouse Street Park, Currie, King Island Monday 26 October: 10:00am – 12:00pm 0430 194 644 Tiny Tots Picnic Tuesday Tiny Tots We have a great outside area at our playgroup. We will be setting up a little picnic for the children to enjoy. The children will be able to play with the huge amount of outside toys and wander inside if need be. Each child will be given a separate plate of food. We just ask adults to bring a drink bottle for each child. We will have an outdoor painting and building block zone for the children to enjoy. Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/260486004595618 4 George St, Somerset Tuesday 27 October: 10.00 am – 12.00pm 0418 991 976
28 CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE NORTH WEST Turners Beach Playgroup Open Day Turners Beach Playgroup Turners Beach Playgroup meets every Friday during school terms from 10am to 12. Its lots of fun for kids from birth to 5 years old. It’s a great place to meet new friends and enjoy a cuppa while the kids have fun! Come along, and enjoy playing with your child as they explore new toys, craft items, bikes and outdoor play equipment. During Childrens Week, why not pop in and say hello and have a play. Everyone is welcome. Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/TurnersBeachPlaygroup The Scout Hall, Esplanade, Turners Beach Friday 30 October: 10:00am – 12:00pm 0428 633 214
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH 29 Blackmans Bay Nature Walk 3-5 Years Kingborough Council Discover and connect with nature on a short stroll through the Mary Knoll Reserve beneath the last stand of black gums in Blackmans Bay. Walk finishes with a circle of activities on Blackmans Bay Beach. This activity is especially for the 3-5 year olds and will be lead by an early childhood nature play professional. Bring along a water bottle and hat. This is a parent and child activity. This is a free event, however bookings are essential (15 children max). Bookings required: www.childrensweeknaturewalk.eventbrite.com.au Meet at northern end of Blackmans Bay Beach Car Park, Ocean Esp Tuesday 27 October: 4:00pm – 5:30pm mstaples@kingborough.tas.gov.au Children’s Week at PlayConnect Goodwood Playgroup Tasmania PlayConnect is a supported playgroup for children with Autism or developmental delays and their families. If you have been looking for a supportive group of children and families on the same journey as you, please register to come along for some Children’s Week fun at PlayConnect playgroup. PlayConnect is free and there is no need for your child to have a diagnosis. Please bring your favourite Teddy Bear, some snacks and join us for some adventures! Bookings required: Please Contact Nicki on 0499 011 232 Goodwood Community Centre, 20 Acton Cres, Goodwood Monday 26 October: 12:15pm – 1:45pm nicki.kastner@playgrouptas.org.au
30 CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH Crafty Kids Connect South Hobart Playgroup A range of creative activities will be available to help children and their families to reflect on connections and friendships that help them thrive. Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/southhobartplaygroup South Hobart Community Centre Tuesday 27 October: 10:00am – 12:00pm 0401 302 012 Family Fun Morning Playgroup Tasmania, Family Food Patch, Multicultural Council of Tasmania Come along to a fun filled morning for families with children 0-5 to celebrate our children. Super fun physical and craft activities provided by Playgroup Tasmania. Yummy, healthy snacks provided by Family Food Patch and their Well Fed Tasmania Food Van. And the amazing Face Painting Lady will be there to work her magic! Multicultural Council of Tasmania, 65 Hopkins St, Moonah Thursday 29 October: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm nicki.kastner@playgrouptas.org.au
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH 31 Family Show Day at Tasmania’s Own Market City of Hobart Are your little ones sad to miss the Hobart Show this year? Well never fear! Tasmania’s Own Market is bringing you a very special Family Show Day Market complete with rides, show bags and activities for the whole family. Come join us for a Dagwood Dog and some old-school show day fun! Salamanca Place, Hobart Saturday 24 October: 8.30am – 1:30pm Going on a Bear Hunt! Herdsmans Cove Playgroup We will be attending the Bear Scavenger Hunt at the Royal Hobart Botanical Gardens. Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/Herdsmans-Cove-Playgroup-102116151409304 Royal Hobart Botanical Gardens Wednesday 28 October: 10:00am – 12:00pm alana.webster3@hotmail.com
32 CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH Huon Valley Pop-up Playgroup Playgroup Tasmania Playgroup Tasmania presents a fun and exciting pop-up playgroup to celebrate Children’s Week in the Huon Valley. There will be loads of fun physical activities as well as craft and messy play and a baby safe play area. For families with children aged 0 – 5 years old. Bookings required: Book through Playgroup Tasmania — South, events page at www.facebook.com/playgrouptasmaniasouth Ranelagh Hall, 40 Marguerite St, Ranelagh Tuesday 27 October: 10:30am – 11:30am Nicki Kastner 0499 011 232 nicki.kastner@playgrouptas.org.au Messy Play Playgroup West Moonah Community House Join Lee for a fun morning of messy play. Activities include: finger painting, rice play, water play, shaving cream play, slime play and spaghetti/pasta play. Bring spare clothes and water bottle. Morning tea provided. Bookings required: Places are limited. Call 6273 2362 or visit https://live.vcita.com/site/hwv09ve2mu2guq32/online-scheduling?event= bkwjnu2liw5ktn5 130 Springfield Ave, West Moonah Friday 30 October: 9:30am – 11:00am 6273 2362
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH 33 Swanston Street Playgroup Teddy Bears’ Picnic Swanston Street Playgroup Join us for a Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Swanston Street Playgroup. This is a free event, most suitable for children up to 5 years of age. Morning Tea picnic food provided. Please bring your own drink bottles, a picnic rug if possible and definitely your favourite teddy bear! Enjoy the beautiful garden play area outside or indoor picnic if raining. Looking forward to seeing children and families for Children’s Week! Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/SwanstonStreetPlaygroup 80 Swanston St, New Town, Tasmania Tuesday 27 October: 10:00am – 12:00pm alicesgraham@hotmail.com Teddy Bears’ Picnic Fern Tree Playgroup For every bear that ever there was, will gather there for certain. Because today’s the day the Teddy Bears have their picnic! Come along and join us for our very own teddy bears’ picnic in the woods! Bring your favourite teddy and we’ll read some stories, have a dance and learn some teddy bear rhymes. Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/1849605025325512 8 Stephenson Place, Fern Tree Wednesday 28 October: 9:30am – 11:30am 0400 950 441
34 CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH Lindisfarne Playgroup Teddy Bears’ Picnic Lindisfarne Playgroup If you go down to Simmons Park on Monday, you’re sure of a big surprise. If you go down to Simmons Park on Monday, you’d better go in disguise. For every bear that ever there was, will gather there for certain, because October the 26th is the day the teddy bears celebrate Children’s Week. Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/lindisfarneplaygroup Simmons Park, 37 Esplanade, Lindisfarne 7015 Monday 26 October: 10:00am – 12:00pm lindisfarneplaygroup@outlook.com Teddy Bears’ Picnic Bellerive Playgroup Come and join us for a Teddy Bears’ Picnic with outdoor activities and plenty of fun for all ages. Bring along your favourite teddy bear and some snacks to eat. We will be providing a fruit platter and allergy friendly nibbles. Registrations needed: See our Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/935561043187646 10 Scott St Bellerive — Bellerive PCYC Wednesday 28 October: 9.30am – 11.30am 0408 862 823
CHILDREN’S WEEK 2020 — ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH 35 We are Going on a Teddy Bear Hunt at the Botanical Gardens Hobart Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens and Playgroup Tasmania “Beneath the trees where nobody sees, they’ll hide and seek as long as they please” ... So come and find the 26 bears that will be hiding and enter your bear finding form for a chance to adopt a lovingly hand crocheted bear. There will be 10 bears a day up for adoption. Grab a map at the entrance to the Gardens and a bear finding form, and have the best fun! Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens Monday 26 October: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Tuesday 27 October: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Wednesday 28 October: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Thursday 29 October: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Friday 30 October: 10.00 am – 2.00 pm nicki.kastner@playgrouptas.org.au Weaving Yoga and Art Together Kingborough Council Celebrate Children’s Week with a yoga and art workshop ‘with a twist’! Older children aged 6-12 years will enjoy using their body, mind and hands in this twisting, weaving and pattern making workshop incorporating yoga poses and art using natural and found materials. Please wear loose comfy clothes and a bring yoga mat and bottle of water. Bookings required: www.weavingyoga.eventbrite.com.au Kingborough Community Hub (former Kingston High School site) Goshawk Way, Kingston Wednesday 28 October: 4:00pm – 5:30pm mstaples@kingborough.tas.gov.au
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