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    We know being a parent or carer means putting your children first – but you also deserve to have some fun! Now that school is back in action and before the warm nights disappear for another year, it’s the perfect time to line up a sitter and plan a parent's night out. Whether you’re a thrill seeker, an art lover or a movie buff, there is something for everyone on this Summer and Autumn.

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    Experiencing new smells is very important in child development as it allows them to learn about the world around them. Talking to them about their sense of smell and describing other smells they sense can also help in their language development.

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    A windy day can provide ideal conditions for kite flying, as well as a good excuse to get outdoors and have some fun with your children.

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    Many cultures, including some of Australia’s Indigenous communities, have strong weaving traditions. Weaving is an activity which requires fine motor skills development, creativity and focus.

    Branch Weaving

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    Children enjoy creative physical activities. With an outdoor obstacle course, their imagination can run wild when designing and choosing obstacles, while developing their gross and fine motor skills.

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    Using chalk for drawing opens up new possibilities for children's creative explorations at playgroup as it can easily be used on a range of surfaces such as concrete, brick and wood, as well as cardboard and paper.

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    “Queenie” is an old, but timeless game, which children genuinely enjoy playing. When there is a large group of children it can get quite noisy and chaotic. Exercise their focus skills with this activity.

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Children love playing with balls of all shapes and sizes. And with good reason: balls are great for group play, organised sports or just playing by yourself. They are also suitable for a variety of age groups (from babies to children and even adults).

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