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Happy 2017!

We're so excited about another upcoming year of Nurturing Confident Learners! READ MORE about what each of the age groups will be doing in Term 1.

Still haven't enrolled? FIND A CLASS HERE.

As Mini Maestros continues to grow we are always on the lookout for new high-quality teachers. If you know of someone who you feel may suit, please forward them this email or refer them to this link for current opportunities and for MORE INFO.

As mentioned in the last newsletter, this year we are introducing Mini Maestros bags for all of the age groups and peekaboo scarves for the babies and 1-2 year-olds. We also have some great new products in our SHOP, including Milestones Posters for the 3-4 and 4-5 years age groups, and puppets.

 

 


 

 

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Diving Deeper

"JOY" - By Tiffiny Ikin.
Bentleigh/Brighton Mini Maestros Franchisee

Having just navigated our way through 2016 and a very busy festive season, it seems an appropriate time to ponder the true meaning of ‘joy’.

We all experience joy in so many varied ways. For many it is seeing the delight in the eyes of our children as they open their gifts after dragging us out of bed at an ungodly hour early on Christmas day. For others it may be as simple as reflecting on the day with a cup of tea and enjoying one of the wonderful handmade treats that someone has lovingly crafted for you.

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Bumblebee Travels

England & Senegal! Congratulations to Ian and his four-year-old daughter Ellen, who attend Jackie Carroll's class in Scarborough, WA. You are this month’s winners of Bumblebee travels!

 

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The picture to the left is in front of 'Temple Newsam', a Tudor-Jacobean house with grounds landscaped by Capability Brown, near Leeds, England. The picture to the right is in front of 'Le Monument de la Renaissance Africaine', in Dakar, Senegal, West Africa. What an amazing journey this must have been! Thanks for sharing.

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Have you and Bumblebee been anywhere together these holidays? Click reply and attach your photo to have the chance to be next month's winners!

 

 


 

Stories From Parents

"I just wanted to say a huge thank you to Mini Maestros for putting on the concert on Sunday. It was so wonderful to see how well all ages comprehend music. We were particularly proud of Sylvie as she is sometimes shy so it was a huge deal for her to stand up on the stage. I think it boosts children's confidence and it’s also nice for mothers to show other family members what we’ve been doing all year.

We started Mini Maestros late, but I am so glad we did. Thank you especially to Tim who is a very awesome teacher and person." Ann x

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Children of Tomorrow

- Praise, Encouragement and Rewards -

Descriptive praise can be used to encourage particular behaviour in your child and discourage other behaviours. But it can be difficult to know exactly how to praise, when to praise and what sort of language is effective. This evidence-based article provides clear explanation about various aspects of this large area of discussion. It includes two short demonstrative videos, one for school aged children and one for pre-school aged children.

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#minimaestrosmagic

Here is a gorgeous film clip of Ruby, from Kylie Rendle's Mt Eliza class. Ruby has taken her Bumblebee all the way to New Zealand for a month. Ruby and Bumblebee are serenading Ruby's new baby sister Quincy, with a sweet good morning song, despite Quincy not quite being ready to start the day!

 


 

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Composing Competition

Well folks, it's time again to get your composing hats on! You or your child's task is to write a love song or original musical performance on the topic of love, capture it on video, and simply reply to this email with the video or video link. Your song or performance should be called, "For My Valentine." You can use any instrument or song form you like. The prize is a $50 voucher to spend in our online shop. Please send your entry in by February 14th - Valentines day!

 


 

Mini Maestros wishes you a lovely remainder of the summer holidays and we look forward to seeing you very soon for a wonderful 2017 of music, confidence building & joy!

 

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