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Term 2, 2017 is well underway with joyful melodies and rhythms. If you missed the announcement last month, READ MORE here about what each of the age groups are doing this term. 

With the change in weather, it looks like coughs and colds are hitting early this year so we’ll take this opportunity to remind you about our make-up classes policy. Our policy means that if you have to miss a class because your child is unwell, you have the opportunity to attend a make-up class instead. Each student is entitled to up to 2 make-up classes to be used within the current term when they are unable to attend their schedule classes for an unavoidable reason such as illness. Obviously it’s in everybody’s interests that unwell children (or carers) do not come to class, so please don’t hesitate to ask for a make-up if you or your child are under the weather.

 

Diving Deeper

 

Diving Deeper

Play - By Kate Howard 
Mini Maestros Franchisee for Frankston & Langwarrin

“Mum, can you play with me?” – “I have to do the dishes, I will soon.”

“Dad, can you play with me now?” – “I have to hang the washing out, I will soon.“

Family lives are becoming busier than ever, and unfortunately this sometimes means the quality time we spend with our children is decreasing. 

This is not an attempt to frustrate our little ones but just shows the difficulty we have as adults/parents to sometimes organise our time.

As my 2 little lovelies are getting older, I am finding myself saying “In a minute” more and more often. So I have set myself a challenge: MAKE TIME FOR PLAY!


CONTINUE READING HERE

 

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Olivia with her Ready Star.

A message from Olivia's Mum:

"This is a picture of Olivia with her 'ready star' that she made, inspired by her wonderful Mini Maestros teacher, Janet Collins in Port Melbourne. Olivia has been attending Janet's classes since she was a baby and absolutely adores her! Janet has been teaching the children about reading music and beginning with the question, “Are you ready?" and a star symbol. Olivia wanted to make one at home.” 

 

Common First Aid Mistakes! A 5 Part Series - 1B of 5 
By Nataly Tormey - WWC Education www.wonderwomanchildren.com

Due to some recent feedback from the last newsletter, for the sake of clarity we have decided to post a "Part B", to the first instalment of the "Common First Aid Mistakes" series from last month. Specifically, on the topic of what to do in the situation of choking. This time we are sharing the information in the form of a video.

 

WANT TO LEARN MORE? SPECIAL FIRST AID COURSE OFFER EXCLUSIVE FOR MINI MAESTROS CARERS! Organise a private Family First Aid session for 8 or more of your friends, and your ticket will be FREE! Regular cost is $45.00 per person. Mention Mini Maestros and organise a session today by contacting: hello@wonderwomanchildren.com WEB: https://www.wonderwomanchildren.com/ 

 

Productive Parents

 

Productive Parents

- Not Naughty: 10 Ways Kids Appear to Be Acting Bad But Aren't -

Emma Hart, Mini Maestros' Head of Teaching, recently came across this great article on the Psychology Today website, that raises some excellent points about development, and how that contributes to behaviours in children that we often label as 'naughty'.

One of the things we often see as Mini Maestros teachers is children 'Asserting their independence' (often around age 2), which looks like resistance and tantrums. The article points out that this kind of behaviour is all part of children learning to separate and become their own person, and that they need to learn this through trial and error, which is why they move between independence and being 'clingy'.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

 

Bumblebee Travels

 

Bumblebee Travels

This is Zeke after his first lesson having received his Bumblebee! Zeke’s mum, Emily, would like to thank Cathy at Bundoora for “all the awesome music they are making.” Here is some more of what Emily had to say: “Zeke really enjoys attending his weekly classes with Cathy. He loves singing his solo "hello" to Bumblebee with his puppet in his best singing voice. It brings a tear to my eye to hear such a sweet voice emerging!

Zeke is also really proud to be learning the names of all the percussion instruments and enjoys telling his dad and brother the instruments he played in class that week.”

Thank you so much for sharing, Emily! Anyone else enjoying classes and have a story to share? Reply to this email and let us know.

 

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Do You Have a Story, 'Bumblebee Travels' Entry or Photo to Share?

We'd love to hear from you! If you'd like to share your Mini Maestros experience, have a parenting story, photo to share or to enter the Bumblebee Travels Competition, simply reply to this email with your contribution and we may feature you in the next publication.

 

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