Minitown Mini Sessions with Nanny Boppins

Under five preschooler sessions at Marketown


MARCH PROGRAM: MINITOWN WITH NANNY BOPPINS
 

Join Nanny Boppins each Tuesday morning this year outside Big W at Marketown for a full hour of educational entertainment and fun. Through musical activities, games, discussion, story and craft the children will learn about new themes each week. Free to attend, perfect for 3-5yr olds, although appropriate for under school aged children of all ages and their parents, grandparents or carers.

Tuesday 3 March

Welcome Autumn
We’ll welcome in the new season of Autumn this week and see what exciting things that means for us to find in nature. What are some fun things we can do in the garden when the weather starts to cool down and what happens to the leaves on the trees? Enjoy crafting an Autumn Collage and read along with Nanny Boppins with a special Autumn storybook.


Tuesday 10 March

Garden Bloom

This week Nanny Boppins will explore things that grow in the garden, whether its a beautiful flower or things that we can eat. We will learn how a seed turns into a plant and use our senses as we touch fresh fruit and vegetables from the garden and smell fresh herbs. Pot your seeds at the craft table with your little one and watch over the month to see them grow.


Tuesday 17 March

Insects and Minibeast in the Garden

Join Nanny Boppins as we go on a nature walk through our Mini Town session today. See if you can identify the many insects. Have fun exploring through fun activities and a butterfly craft. The story this week will be “The Very Hungry Caterpillar.”


Tuesday 24 March

Birthday Party!

It’s Birthday time and you’re all invited to come along and help Nanny Boppins celebrate her birthday. Join in fun party games, enjoy a story and craft a birthday card for someone special at the craft table to take home. There will be balloons, smiles and birthday fun this week!


Tuesday 31st March

Fun at Easter

With Easter on it’s way, Nanny Boppins will be sharing Easter fun this week. Join in the fun Easter activities, music and games and don’t miss crafting a special Easter treat at the craft table!



Today’s session will be the last one for the term and we look forward to seeing you back on Tuesday, April 21 after a safe and happy school holiday break.


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