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25.01.2022 CRAFT COLLECTION DAY! For those families who have registered for a craft collection today, your bags are ready to go outside of SOUTH WINDSOR FAMILY CENTRE between 9am-3pm only. Already collected your bag this week? Send us some photos of what your little ones have created!

25.01.2022 Craft Pack Collection Day Packs (for those who have booked in this week) are ready for collection between 9am - 3pm today from SOUTH WINDSOR FAMILY CENTRE We cant wait to see how all your crafts turn out! Drop some photos of your finished activities in the comments below

24.01.2022 Another craft collection day at South Windsor Family Centre. Some of our families have opted to book in for a one-on-one 20 minute craft & chat session while they collect their craft at home packs Today we will be creating some small treasure boxes to take home! If you have booked in for a session, please stick to your allocated time, and follow our social distancing and hygiene practices. We cant wait to see you all soon! Already collected your bag this week? Drop us some photos in the comments of your finished crafts!

24.01.2022 Parent Line NSW is a state-government funded telephone and online counselling service for parents and carers. Available 7 days a week, you can get in touch by calling 1300 1300 52

23.01.2022 This weeks theme is "SPRING" For today's activity why not try out these ideas from craftsonsea.co.uk. All you need is some blank paper, a pencil, glue and a curious little forager willing to collect some leaves and flowers from your garden. Start by drawing an outline of a butterfly or tree and letting your children find items to decorate their pictures however they see fit. Send us some photos of your beautiful Spring finds! ... What do you enjoy most about spring?

23.01.2022 This weeks theme is EMOTIONS. Have a go at recycling some used cardboard rolls to create empathy dolls. Children often deal with lots of big emotions and this activity is a great way to discuss, explore and roll play different feelings. Send us some photos of your craft at home this week!

23.01.2022 Please contact our Head Office on (02) 4587 0222

23.01.2022 Listen to Maree read "When I'm Feeling Kind" This is our second story about emotions this week. What things do you like to do when you feel kind? Kindness is something you can give to others (like giving mum a hug) and we can also give kidness to ourselves.

22.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO BOOK A SPOT! This program kicks off WEDNESDAY 11th November at South Windsor Family Centre. Call us on 02 4577 9804 or send a message to our page!

22.01.2022 Garden Yoga Looking for a way to introduce yoga to little people? Give these moves a try together today. Perfect outdoor fun in the sunshine For both children and adults alike, yoga is a brilliant way to develop coordination, work on symmetry and encourage motor development.... What is your favourite yoga move?

22.01.2022 It's almost Christmas time Listen to Maree read a story about "Santa's Secret" What do you think Santa's secret could be?... Do you have a favourite Christmas story book? Let us know in the comments below

21.01.2022 Still a few spots left! Call now to book your place! This program starts next week

20.01.2022 CRAFT COLLECTION DAY! For those who registered for a craft pack this week, they are ready to collect today between 9am-3pm at South Windsor Family Centre. Already collected your pack? Send us some photos of your finished craft!!

20.01.2022 With the weather warming up, why not make some ICE CREAM for Dad or Pop this week Follow along with these instructions from 'The Steam Lab'. ICE CREAM IN A BAG (No freezer required!) You will need: 1/4 cup of cream... 1/4 cup of milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup of rock salt 2 cups of ice 1 snack size ziplock bag 1 sandwich size ziplock bag (or larger) Tea-towel See more

19.01.2022 This week is National Science Week! National Science 2020 week runs from the 15th-23rd August and is an opportunity for everyone to talk about, see and do science. Have a go at this easy colour changing walking water experiment. This is a great way to introduce science to little minds, and explore the process of colour mixing. ... If you have a go, snap a photo and send it to us!

17.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads, Pops, Grandpa's out there! Have your little ones spent time this week creating special hand made gifts? Send us some photos or tell us about how you are spending the day in our comments below

16.01.2022 Listen to Maree read "Going to the doctor" To help children feel comfortable about doctor visits talk to your child what will happen on doctors visits, role play with toy medical kits and read books about doctors visits so they know what to expect. Do you take your child for regular check ups?

14.01.2022 FAMILY PORTRAIT FUNDRAISER $20.00 for a 10"x 13" Family Portrait + Wallet Photo Opportunity to purchase more photos if desired.... Bookings online: www.trybooking.com/BJSPZ

14.01.2022 Listen to Maree read "There is a monster under my bed who farts" This book is sure to provide some giggles today!

14.01.2022 Listen to Maree read a book about big emotions. This story is called "When I'm feeling ANGRY" Sometimes our emotions can feel really big, what is one thing you like to do to help you feel better? In this story our bunny friend likes to take a BIG breath IN and OUT, and finds it helpful talking to someone about their feelings. Post a comment about what makes you feel better :)

13.01.2022 Today we are hosting another CRAFT & CHAT collection day! Families who have booked in for a one-on-one 20 minute session today can collect their at home craft bags, complete a fun paper plate activity (pictured) and have a chat to our staff. Please be mindful of other families and respect social distancing measures when arriving and departing our carpark today. We can't wait to see you all! ... If you have already collected your craft pack this week, send us some photos of your completed activities!

13.01.2022 This weeks theme is: LITTLE GARDENS Follow Jodie's steps to create your own flower garden that can be used to practice colour matching and threading! What colour combinations can you come up with? Send us a photo of your little garden in the comments below!

13.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day! It 's time to ask R U OK?, Listen, Encourage Action and Check In and Follow Up with those around you. Can you spot some of our Children & Families team in the post below? Some Helpful Contacts- Our Children & Families team can offer Family Support: 0245779804... Lifeline: 131144 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 See more

11.01.2022 FIREWORKS IN A JAR Another fun experiment kids of all ages can enjoy! The basis of this experiment is that food colouring will mix with water, but not oil. But why wont oil and water mix? This is due to their varying liquid densities! Follow along with the instructions on the website below and start early science conversations with little minds!... We love NationalScienceWeek!!

11.01.2022 MACCA'S CHRISTMAS CRACKERS! Listen to Maree read a Christmas story about Macca and the Christmas Crackers. Have you made anything special for the holidays this year? Post a photo in our comments of your special home made gifts and crafts.

10.01.2022 This weeks theme is "National Child Protection Week" Spend some time talking to your child about their identity while you make some fun self portrait crafts together. This one needs parents or carers to help with sharp scissors, but otherwise children can choose, create and paint how ever they decide.

09.01.2022 Craft and chat sessions are set up and ready today at SOUTH WINDSOR FAMILY CENTRE. For those families who have booked in please try your best to stick to your booking times Families who have already collected their at home craft packs for the week, send us some photos of your completed crafts! We love to see how much effort you have put in

09.01.2022 This weeks theme is: RED NOSE This Friday 14th August is Red Nose Day, why not bake some yummy raspberry jam thumbprint cookies with the kids to support the cause. This is a perfect activity for little hands to help with. Send us some photos of how your cookies turned out! Red Nose Grief & Loss 24/7 Support Line 1300 308 307

09.01.2022 Another craft pack filled with activities has gone out this week! This one included a scratch art crown, magnetic fishing game and some early Christmas fun! Drop us some photos of your completed activities in the comments below, we love to see how your art has turned out!

09.01.2022 Maree has one last story for us today "When I'm Feeling Jealous" Jealousy is another big emotion that can make us feel very grouchy sometimes. It is important to recognise that experiencing both negative and postive emotions is normal, and its good to take time out to apprechiate the things we do have, and the things that make us feel happy. Let us know what things make you happy and are proud of in the comments below!

08.01.2022 Listen to Maree read "Just the way we are"! What are some of the things you love to do with your family? Our families may not all look the same, but thats okay! They are perfect, just the way they are!

07.01.2022 Time for a dental health "EGG-SPERIMENT"? Follow along with the instructions for this at home experiment by clicking the link below. You will need some eggs, a fizzy sugary drink, some fruit juice and a toothbrush and toothpaste. Soak your eggs in different drinks to learn about how damaging sugar can be to tooth enamel, and how brushing can help but not remove damage once its done. https://feelslikehomeblog.com//what-do-sugary-drinks-do-t/... If you give this one a go, send us some photos of your eggs!

07.01.2022 Our last Craft & Chat sessions will be held today! For those families who have booked in, we have a fun little underwater pasting activity and some games to play. We can't wait to start the day!

06.01.2022 This week is all about FATHERS DAY! Get ready for this Sunday 6th September by making Dad or Pop a special homemade card. This one is so easy that little hands of all ages are able to make something special on their own. What message are you going to write on your card?

06.01.2022 Looking for some more fun to fill in National Science Week?? Follow along with a DIY Science experiment at home. If you give this one a go, let us know how your FIZZY reactions turn out!

05.01.2022 Listen to Maree read "Kisses for Daddy" in the lead up to Fathers Day this weekend. Do you share any special kisses or games with your Daddy? Post a photo or story of a special Dad moment in our comments!

05.01.2022 This week we are celebrating NAIDOC Week (8-15th November) NAIDOC celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our craft this week is a fun one for all ages and takes inspiration from traditional Aboriginal dot paintings. If you give this one a go at home please send us a photo of how your snakes turn out!

05.01.2022 National Child Protection week runs 6-12 September. Celebrating its 30th year with the theme Putting children first this week aims at bringing abuse and neglect out of the shadows and putting child wellbeing on the national agenda. As a community we all play a part in keeping children safe. To find out more about how you can play your part, visit: https://www.napcan.org.au/ncpw-get-involved/

05.01.2022 Listen to Maree read "The Cunchy Munchy Caterpillar" After listening to todays story, go outside and look at your spring garden and see if you can find some of our friends from todays book. Let us know what you found in the garden!

05.01.2022 This weeks theme is: MONSTERS! We are still feeling a bit spooky from Halloween last week, and thought it would be a good idea to recycle our empty tissue boxes into a fun monster craft! For this one you can use feathers, pom poms, coloured markers or anything else you have to make your own monsters!! Send us a photo so we can see how yours turn out!

04.01.2022 Our last craft pack going out this week!! Ready to collect today for those families who have ordered a bag between 9am - 3pm from South Windsor Family Centre. This week you can write a letter to Santa, decorate your own Christmas tree, paint some Christmas decorations, and build your own elf! See you soon!

03.01.2022 Create your own tiny window green house, and watch your seeds sprout, transform and grow. This is a wonderful activity that kids can enjoy over the course of the week. You need a ziplock bag, some paper, some cotton wool, water and seeds!

02.01.2022 CRAFT COLLECTION DAY! For those families who have registered for craft collection today, your bags are ready to go outside of SOUTH WINDSOR FAMILY CENTRE between 9am-3pm only. Already collected your bag this week? Send us some photos of what your little ones have created!

02.01.2022 NSW Children's Week Art Competition! Create an artwork to show how you are keeping safely connected with your family, friends and community. Artworks can include drawings, paintings, photographs, digital illustrations or videos. Find out more information:... www.digitallunchbreak.nsw.gov.au See more

01.01.2022 Looking for a quick magic trick to entertain the kids? Give this easy paper towel activity a go at home! We chose to make red nose faces to support Red Nose Australia but you may like to add other coloured features to your funny faces.

01.01.2022 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Early Childhood Teacher to join our Peppercorn Children & Families Services Team! For a copy of the position description please click here: www.peppercorn.org.au/work-with-us/ Please note applicants must provide:... - a covering letter that addresses the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the position description. - a copy of your current resume Applications close Monday, 7th September, 2020.

01.01.2022 Family support is a free service available to families in the Hawkesbury region. Family workers are available over the school holiday period to talk to you about attachment and bonding with your child, managing behaviour, and child development. We also have information on parenting programs including Triple P and Circle of Security. Contact us on 0245779804 or email [email protected]

01.01.2022 January Newsletter 2021 To book into any of these programs or find out more information please call our office on 4577 9804 or email us at [email protected] Bookings are required for all groups in 2021