Thursday 25 November 2021
Thursday 4 November 2021
Sunday 22 August 2021
New Zealand Geographic - Some Lockdown Ideas, Information and Activities to do
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Eight legs, two fangs and an attitudeTo all those who wrote in worried that hadn't received their fix; Together at Home is sent out overnight for weekdays. (We send the Weekender on Friday nights, to get you through the weekend!) Below is a story to read with talking points to discuss with the family, a cool craft activity and a video to watch to get your lockdown week off on the right foot. | ||
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Language Focus“Spiders are the lions and tigers of the arthropods—there is not a vegetarian amongst them. They make their living by stalking or trapping their victims, subduing them with venom injected through hollow fangs, dissolving their soft tissues with powerful digestive juices and then sucking out their liquid lunch.”
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Video: Art Within NatureSeonaid Burnie is an eco-printer and textile artist who forages for materials and inspiration in the red zone of Ōtautahi/Christchurch. Created without the chemicals or waste that is associated with traditional art, Seonaid’s work has a subtle natural beauty, a calmness that speaks of a quiet, reflective and almost timeless place, an antidote to the juggernaut of 21st century rapid change. | ||
#craftyCarter John (5) got thoroughly engaged in the plate fish activity. According to Carter's nana Kay, "it provoked lots of discussion about gills, tropical fish and volcanoes under water!" | ||
What is Together at Home?New Zealand Geographic started Together at Home at the beginning of the first lockdown in 2020. It was hit with parents, and also for grandparents who felt isolated and wanted to join in. It also gave parents themselves some welcome escape. If you're not into it, just hit unsubscribe. If you like it, then send us pictures of what you make and encourage others to join the list on the Together at Home hub. It will be coming your way every day of the lockdown. Thanks to Resene for sponsoring this week. | ||
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Tuesday 29 June 2021
Thursday 3 June 2021
Write Like an Author - Holiday Writing Camp
Brian Falkner is an author of books for children and young adults.
The writing camp is about an opportunity for students to attend school holiday camps for young writers and artists.
"Write like an Author" is an internationally acclaimed writing course that teaches young writers the skills and techniques that professional authors use to create their stories. During the camp, each participant will develop and write an original creative story under the guidance of well-known author and writing coach Maria Gill.
"Draw Like an Artist" is our concurrent illustration course that teaches young artists the skills and techniques that professional illustrators use. The presenter is Fifi Colston.
Our websites are www.writelikeanauthor.com and www.drawlikeanartist.com.
The camps will be held at Palmerston North Intermediate during the school holidays, starting on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 and running until Thursday, July 22, 2021.
The writing camp is ideal for young people who have a dream of becoming a published author or anyone who wants to improve their writing skills. The illustration camp offers the same opportunity to young artists.
The camps are non-residential, and run from 9am to 4pm each day. The number of places on the camp is strictly limited.
A flyer about the camp is below:
Wednesday 19 May 2021
Monday 3 May 2021
Rowley Jeffersons Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories - Jeff Kinney #1
Scare yourself silly with Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories, the. new book by Jeff Kinney, #1 international bestselling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson’s imagination. You’ll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales. Rowley’s spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware—you could end up sleeping with the lights on! And don’t miss Rowley Jefferson’s first two awesome friendly books, the instant #1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal and Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure!