Books are my favorite gift to give to kids. What’s not to love about giving and receiving a great book? But, stepping into the children’s section of a bookshop can be an overwhelming experience. Where to begin? It’s easy to…
Beyond the Chocolate: Give a Book Advent Calendar
Love the idea of doing an advent calendar for your kids, but pretty sure that they get enough chocolate in the days before Christmas, without an extra daily dose? Visual Arts and English teacher Natalie Panzarino shares how she makes…
Artsplore Sydney: Family Arts Events, November 2016
Spring has sprung and the arts are in the air. From workshops to performances to festivals, there is a month full of family arts events in Sydney this November. Mark your diaries. And, if you put your arts adventures on…
Declutter?? Why I’m Keeping ALL THE BOOKS
Decluttering. Just the word gives many of us a little sigh of relief. Believe me, I get irrationally emotional over a good declutter as much as the next self-respecting Gen X-er, but there’s one stalwart of the minimalist movement that…
Artsplorers Meet: 12 Year Old Book Blogger, Book Boy
Do you have a kid who is a keen reader? Who better to ask for suggestions on what to read next than another book loving kid? Book Boy to the rescue! Book Boy is a 12 year old who has…
It’s a Music Themed Birthday Party!
When the mini-Artsplorer turned 2, I wanted to host a small birthday party at home that would be colourful and charming, without making me work too hard. I decided on a music themed party, and I still think it’s the perfect…
Artsplore Sydney – Family Arts Events – October 2016
From the final week of school holidays and beyond, there are plenty of arts activities for families around Sydney this October. Get your diary out, and be sure to let us know if you attend any of these events with your…
A Colourful Mini Matisse Activity
Shannon Wong-Nizic is the mastermind behind bright and ever-cheerful Oh Creative Day blog. I’m so delighted that she’s sharing one her projects with Artsplorers – a Matisse inspired paper cutting craft activity that can be adapted for even the littlest…
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at the Sydney Opera House
It’s always a bit special to see a show at the Sydney Opera House, whether you’re an adult or a child, but my little lady was particularly excited to see The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show. We bought tickets from the…
Balinese Dance With Kids
The Family Artsplorer had a holiday to Bali earlier this year. We had our share of sun, sand between our toes, sneaky massages, and fruity drinks. Mini-Artsplorer loved the pools and I loved the breakfast buffets. Aside from the usual tropical…