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Home»Pregnancy & Baby»Granny’s Guide : Babies & music
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Granny’s Guide : Babies & music

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By Yvette O’Dowd

Fun fact: ABC’s Playschool has amassed more than 2000 songs in their playlist after more than 50 years on air. I have pretty good recall of the lyrics for all of them, having listened endlessly as a child, a mother and grandmother! Playschool has a song for just about any moment in daily life and the songs come to mind as I go about my day – with or without children around!

Repetition is an important part of how children learn, and the combination of simple lyrics put to music is how we have taught babies and young children since prehistoric times. Every culture has a catalogue of songs passed from the old to the young, passing on oral history and teaching the life skills a child needs in everyday life.

However, modern parents are often unsure how to incorporate music into their infant’s life. Conscious of their own singing voice, many are embarrassed about singing a lullaby or struggle to remember the lyrics to familiar tunes. And when it comes to instruments for young children, how do you know what to buy amongst the noisy shelves of toy retailers?

Having grown up in a home where my father regularly played the organ – magically, without reading sheet music – I took for granted what was a rich musical environment. I exposed my own children to as wide a variety of music as possible and supported them learning an instrument in secondary school. When my first grandchild was a baby, I looked at ways to introduce her to music. The answer was found in a local children’s music session for babies.

Julie Murray runs ‘Sounds Like This’ for kids and encourages babies to participate right from the start. Some people wonder how babies would benefit from music at such a young age.

Julie explains, “Human brains love information. From before we’re even born our brains are growing and learning. And guess what?

Our brains process speech as music. This is important because once we understand that musical comprehension is fundamentally integrated into the ways our brain functions, we begin to realise its true value.

Music is not just for the talented. Music is not just something fun and frivolous; it’s part of what makes our brains intrinsically human. Valuable musical experiences and education transform the ways brains grow, for the better. The simple act of singing stimulates a diverse range of networks associated with movement, listening, planning, memory, and language. Beyond this, music has the power to increase social bonding and empathy for others as it engages the emotional networks of the brain.”

Babies don’t know or care about all this though! To them, music is fun!

You can incorporate musical play into your everyday life, and you don’t need special equipment to do so. And if you are worried about your precious baby hearing your singing voice you might be surprised to learn they have been listening to it for months before they were even born! Every-time you sing in the shower, turn up the volume and sing along to your favourite tracks in the car or gym or sing happy birthday at a party, the baby in your womb was listening in!

“Bounces, rhymes, tickles and lullabies are you and your baby’s best ticket to highly engaging and valuable musical experiences.”

Julie explains. Her classes for babies incorporate all these experiences and it is amazing how even pre-walkers soon learn the pattern and rhythm of their favourites. You can introduce songs and rhymes into your daily routine at home – not just lullabies at bedtime but songs about driving in the car, eating food, and having a bath. Your baby will soon make an association between the song and the activity and even begin to mimic your sounds and movements. Pre-verbal babies hearing a familiar tune will often become still and look intently in the direction of the sound.

Babies and toddlers don’t need expensive musical instruments.

Simple household items – like the classic wooden spoon and saucepan – will produce sound and your baby will naturally want to repeat the process. The important thing is that it is your child’s action which makes the music. Passively watching an electronic toy repeating It’s a Small World is not the same.

“Actively making music has a profound effect on children’s brains. From developing their personalities, increasing their body’s ability to move and spatially navigate, increasing their intellect and enhancing emotional intelligence. Music activates multiple areas of the brain both individually and simultaneously, like nothing else,” said Julie.

Our family has gathered a collection of miss-matched, pre-loved musical toys and instruments over the years, from second hand markets and op shops. Online marketplaces are another place to look. I asked Julie what to look for when investing in instruments for young children:

“If you fancy purchasing musical equipment for your children, I urge you to think about what will last and sound beautiful, not what’s cheap. Plastic drums are going to sound terrible, break if your child plays vigorously, and to be honest you’d be much better off just letting them go to town with the pots and pans in the kitchen cupboard.

Instead, select fewer quality instruments that are designed for children. Things they can touch, handle and experiment without breaking, that make a beautiful sound. Remo has a fabulous range of children’s percussion instruments.”

When you introduce something new to your baby, don’t feel you need to teach them how to use it. Instead, set it in front of them and let them show you what they can make it do! Its amazing to see them explore how to make different sounds. And if you have family or friends who are musical, ask them to introduce your little one to their instrument – under watchful eyes. Seeing a child hear a wind or stringed instrument for the first time can be a magical experience. Percussion instruments are especially attractive!

Look for musical experiences when you are out and about. From public pianos inviting you to play to drumming circles at community events, opportunities to share music are everywhere! And if you can share live music performances with your child, you will enrich their experience even more.

“Seek out quality musical experiences. Real bands with great musicians. See real orchestras, real street performers. Listen to many, MANY musical genres. The more the children can understand and experience the way music is made, the better,” added Julie.

Community festivals, like Ventana Fiesta held annually in Frankston, are a wonderful way to share musical cultures from around the globe. By engaging with your baby in these activities, you can bring the world to them.

Whatever way you introduce music into your baby or young child’s life – at home, in a class or out in the community – enjoy the experience with your child.

“Children bonding with their special grown-ups set the scene for the very best educational experiences, because humans are social and our brains are at their peak learning potential when we feel safe, nurtured and connected to our tribe.”

www.soundslikethis.com.au


Yvette O’Dowd is not your typical grandmother! This mother of three and ‘Granny’ of three has been a breastfeeding counsellor since 1992. In 2014, Yvette established the Southern Natural Parenting Network, incorporating South Eastern Babywearing Group. With 11,000 members world-wide, the group supports parents interested in breastfeeding, babywearing, co-sleeping, baby-led weaning and modern cloth nappies and other aspects of gentle, natural parenting.

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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 17, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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17 Jan
January 17, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Boneo Community Market
18 Jan
January 18, 2025    
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Boneo Community Market
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Third Saturday of the month from 8am - 12.30pm. https://www.facebook.com/BoneoCommunityMarket/timeline *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this website.
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Pearcedale Market
18 Jan
January 18, 2025    
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pearcedale Hall
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Pearcedale Market supports local produce and local artisans, as well as sustainable products and environmental education. Pearcedale Market is held on the third Saturday of [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 18, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Bittern Sunday Market
19 Jan
January 19, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bittern Railway Station
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Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 19, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
19 Jan
January 19, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 20, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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20 Jan
January 20, 2025    
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 21, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
21 Jan
January 21, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
January 22, 2025    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Main Street Mornington
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Every Wednesday Main Street comes alive with market stalls featuring local craft and produce. www.morningtonchamber.com.au/market-day *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 22, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
22 Jan
January 22, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Hastings Street Market
23 Jan
January 23, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hastings Street Market
  • Markets
Every Thursday from 8am - 4pm in High Street, Hastings. mornpen.vic.gov.au/Activities/Whats-On/Markets/Markets-List#section-7 *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 23, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
23 Jan
January 23, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 24, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
24 Jan
January 24, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Dromana Community Market
25 Jan
January 25, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Dromana Community Park
  • Markets
The Dromana Community Market aims to provide growers, producers and merchants a unique outlet to sell direct to the public while promoting the benefits of [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 25, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
25 Jan
January 25, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
  • Family Activity
  • School Holidays
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Bittern Sunday Market
26 Jan
January 26, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bittern Railway Station
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Bittern Sunday Market is a Community Market run by Volunteers with the purpose to raise funds to support local groups/activities. All money raised will go [...]
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Mount Eliza Farmers' Market
26 Jan
January 26, 2025    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mount Eliza Village Green
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Mt Eliza Farmers’ Market plays host to authentic growers and producers from the Mornington Peninsula and Regional Victoria alike. Come and meander through the picturesque [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 26, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 27, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
27 Jan
January 27, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 28, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
28 Jan
January 28, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Mornington Main Street Market
Mornington Main Street Market
January 29, 2025    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Main Street Mornington
  • Markets
Every Wednesday Main Street comes alive with market stalls featuring local craft and produce. www.morningtonchamber.com.au/market-day *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 29, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
29 Jan
January 29, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
  • Family Activity
  • School Holidays
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Hastings Street Market
30 Jan
January 30, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Hastings Street Market
  • Markets
Every Thursday from 8am - 4pm in High Street, Hastings. mornpen.vic.gov.au/Activities/Whats-On/Markets/Markets-List#section-7 *Peninsula Kids holds no responsibility for last minute changes/cancellations to events listed on this [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 30, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
30 Jan
January 30, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
January 31, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
31 Jan
January 31, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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  • School Holidays
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Rye Foreshore Market
01 Feb
February 1, 2025    
7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Rye Foreshore
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First Saturday of the month. The Rye Rotary Market is a well known open air market with craft, plants, vegies and gift ideas for the whole [...]
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
February 1, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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This summer, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is turning down the temperature and cranking up the excitement with Cool Creatures—a celebration of Melbourne’s coolest critters, headlined by [...]
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
01 Feb
February 1, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is thrilled to announce the launch of the all-new LEGO® Creativity Academy, a one-of-a-kind experience offering budding builders the chance to [...]
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Bittern Sunday Market
02 Feb
February 2, 2025    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bittern Railway Station
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
February 2, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
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Build big dreams at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre’s Creativity Academy
02 Feb
February 2, 2025    
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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Mornington Main Street Market
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Mornington
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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Melbourne
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Hastings
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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4 Jan 25
Rye
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Melbourne
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Bittern
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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Hastings
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11 Jan 25
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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12 Jan 25
Bittern
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Mornington
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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16 Jan 25
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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23 Jan 25
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25 Jan 25
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Chill out with Cool Creatures this summer at SEA LIFE Melbourne
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25 Jan 25
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26 Jan 25
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26 Jan
Mount Eliza Farmers' Market
26 Jan 25
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? LEGO Brick Like This! The LEGO® Group and Asmodee, a leading entertainment company specialising in tabletop games, have announced their second jointly-crafted board game. LEGO® Brick Like This! is a fun family party game where teams race to finish their LEGO® models. One teammate describes a LEGO® model while the other teammate builds it. Communication and collaboration are key in this fun and fast-talking LEGO® building party game! Work together in pairs to build your LEGO® model first! Can you build with your eyes closed? With one hand? How about talking without being able to say numbers or colors? No two games will be the same. Designed for ages 8+ (and perfect for creative adults too) and available from EB Games: RRP: $40.00. **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER HERE: https://peninsulakids.com.au/spring-2025-things-we-love-giveaway/
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Need a super fun activity to keep the kids active and off screens these school holidays? 
Acro Kids full day programs in Mornington and Braeside are the ticket. 
Kids will learn wicked acro and parkour skills and make heaps of new friends. Don’t miss out on the fun (and some time to yourself) book now to avoid disappointment – https://www.acrokids.com.au/school-holiday-program/

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Need a super fun activity to keep the kids active and off screens these school holidays? Acro Kids full day programs in Mornington and Braeside are the ticket. Kids will learn wicked acro and parkour skills and make heaps of new friends. Don’t miss out on the fun (and some time to yourself) book now to avoid disappointment – https://www.acrokids.com.au/school-holiday-program/ @acrokidsau #schoolholidays #springschoolholidays
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

Mambo Australia Family Pack
The Ultimate Family Spring Giveaway with Mambo!
From bold-printed suitcases and insulated lunch boxes to roomy backpacks, comfy sandals and playful sunnies, this capsule has everything the family needs for their next holiday. Designed for boys and girls, with the apparel ranging in sizes 7-16 and footwear available in sizes 13-6, perfect for packing light and dressing right from head to toe.

The prize pack will include the following for the winning family: 2 x each – backpacks (kids), water bottles (kids), lunch boxes (kids), pencil cases (kids), overnight bags (adult), hats (adult), beanies (adult), stubby holders (adult) valued at over $300. Selected products available from Big W.
@mamboaustralia

**PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office.  Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!**

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https://peninsulakids.com.au/spring-2025-things-we-love-giveaway/
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? Mambo Australia Family Pack The Ultimate Family Spring Giveaway with Mambo! From bold-printed suitcases and insulated lunch boxes to roomy backpacks, comfy sandals and playful sunnies, this capsule has everything the family needs for their next holiday. Designed for boys and girls, with the apparel ranging in sizes 7-16 and footwear available in sizes 13-6, perfect for packing light and dressing right from head to toe. The prize pack will include the following for the winning family: 2 x each – backpacks (kids), water bottles (kids), lunch boxes (kids), pencil cases (kids), overnight bags (adult), hats (adult), beanies (adult), stubby holders (adult) valued at over $300. Selected products available from Big W. @mamboaustralia **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER HERE: https://peninsulakids.com.au/spring-2025-things-we-love-giveaway/
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

Plonkit
The Plonkit solves an age-old Aussie problem – where to safely and conveniently “plonk” down your belongings when you’re outside. Made from recyclable plexiglass materials, it easily and securely connects to a glass fence, providing a sturdy place to plonk down all the essentials – drinks, sunnies, phones, snacks, speaker, sunscreen – with no worries.

Functional and stylish, Plonkit helps you make the most of your balcony.

Plonkit Balcony Table for framed glass fence RRP $199.00, with free shipping Australia-wide.

https://plonkit.com.au/
@plonk.it

**PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office.  Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!**

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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? Plonkit The Plonkit solves an age-old Aussie problem – where to safely and conveniently “plonk” down your belongings when you’re outside. Made from recyclable plexiglass materials, it easily and securely connects to a glass fence, providing a sturdy place to plonk down all the essentials – drinks, sunnies, phones, snacks, speaker, sunscreen – with no worries. Functional and stylish, Plonkit helps you make the most of your balcony. Plonkit Balcony Table for framed glass fence RRP $199.00, with free shipping Australia-wide. https://plonkit.com.au/ @plonk.it **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER VIA LINK IN PROFILE.
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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? 

LeapFrog LeapMOVE
This one-of-a-kind gaming system combines education and entertainment with movement like never before, blending learning with motion via full-body gameplay!
https://www.leapfrog.com/en-au/home

**PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office.  Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!**

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Have you seen our spring Things We Love giveaways in the winter edition of Peninsula Kids mag? LeapFrog LeapMOVE This one-of-a-kind gaming system combines education and entertainment with movement like never before, blending learning with motion via full-body gameplay! https://www.leapfrog.com/en-au/home **PLEASE NOTE ALL prizes must be collected from Peninsula Kids HASTINGS office. Winners will be notified by email. Please only enter if you can collect and make sure details are entered correctly so you don’t miss out!** 👉ENTER VIA LINK IN PROFILE.
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Sk8house Holiday Sk8 Club is the place to be this school holidays! Learn to skate with expert instructors on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 11am. 

Then, after the class, practise all your sweet moves at the General Session from 11am to 4pm. 

Learn, practice, and play – with 24 hours worth of skating for just $78! That's a saving of up to $78 per person and works out to less than $4 per hour. 

Find out more: https://www.sk8house.com.au/

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Sk8house Holiday Sk8 Club is the place to be this school holidays! Learn to skate with expert instructors on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 11am. Then, after the class, practise all your sweet moves at the General Session from 11am to 4pm. Learn, practice, and play – with 24 hours worth of skating for just $78! That's a saving of up to $78 per person and works out to less than $4 per hour. Find out more: https://www.sk8house.com.au/ @sk8houseau
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Like, 😵‍💫😩🥴😔
Have you watched? 
No spoilers!

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Um, um, um…😳 Like, 😵‍💫😩🥴😔 Have you watched? No spoilers! #unknownnumber
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📢 Mt Eliza Grasshoppers Will Be Taking Bookings for Tours from 1pm Thursday

We are so excited to announce that our brand-new architecturally designed Little Grasshoppers centre in Mt Eliza will be opening its doors for tours.

With state-of-the-art learning environments for children aged 6 weeks through to school years, this purpose-built centre combines over 30 years of trusted experience with the Peninsula’s most dedicated educators.

✨ Limited to just 100 places, our new centre brings together generations of knowledge and a passion for nurturing children in our community — proudly locally owned and operated since 1991.

Tours will commence from Monday 8th September at 9am.

📞 Book through our website from 1pm this Thursday to secure your tour date & time https://www.littlegrasshoppers.com.au
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Phone: 03 5978 0808 | info@littlegrasshoppers.com.au

#littlegrasshoppers @little_grasshoppers1991
📢 Mt Eliza Grasshoppers Will Be Taking Bookings for Tours from 1pm Thursday

We are so excited to announce that our brand-new architecturally designed Little Grasshoppers centre in Mt Eliza will be opening its doors for tours.

With state-of-the-art learning environments for children aged 6 weeks through to school years, this purpose-built centre combines over 30 years of trusted experience with the Peninsula’s most dedicated educators.

✨ Limited to just 100 places, our new centre brings together generations of knowledge and a passion for nurturing children in our community — proudly locally owned and operated since 1991.

Tours will commence from Monday 8th September at 9am.

📞 Book through our website from 1pm this Thursday to secure your tour date & time https://www.littlegrasshoppers.com.au
OR
Phone: 03 5978 0808 | info@littlegrasshoppers.com.au

#littlegrasshoppers @little_grasshoppers1991
📢 Mt Eliza Grasshoppers Will Be Taking Bookings for Tours from 1pm Thursday

We are so excited to announce that our brand-new architecturally designed Little Grasshoppers centre in Mt Eliza will be opening its doors for tours.

With state-of-the-art learning environments for children aged 6 weeks through to school years, this purpose-built centre combines over 30 years of trusted experience with the Peninsula’s most dedicated educators.

✨ Limited to just 100 places, our new centre brings together generations of knowledge and a passion for nurturing children in our community — proudly locally owned and operated since 1991.

Tours will commence from Monday 8th September at 9am.

📞 Book through our website from 1pm this Thursday to secure your tour date & time https://www.littlegrasshoppers.com.au
OR
Phone: 03 5978 0808 | info@littlegrasshoppers.com.au

#littlegrasshoppers @little_grasshoppers1991
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📢 Mt Eliza Grasshoppers Will Be Taking Bookings for Tours from 1pm Thursday We are so excited to announce that our brand-new architecturally designed Little Grasshoppers centre in Mt Eliza will be opening its doors for tours. With state-of-the-art learning environments for children aged 6 weeks through to school years, this purpose-built centre combines over 30 years of trusted experience with the Peninsula’s most dedicated educators. ✨ Limited to just 100 places, our new centre brings together generations of knowledge and a passion for nurturing children in our community — proudly locally owned and operated since 1991. Tours will commence from Monday 8th September at 9am. 📞 Book through our website from 1pm this Thursday to secure your tour date & time https://www.littlegrasshoppers.com.au OR Phone: 03 5978 0808 | info@littlegrasshoppers.com.au #littlegrasshoppers @little_grasshoppers1991
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