Kiwi Kids Learn - issue 2

You really have to admire their marketing skills and persistence! I have no idea what this magazine is like, but for those interested: [Stacey has a copy of issue 1 if anyone wants a look]

Hi Everyone,
Issue 2 has arrived from the printer today and is ready to go. The feature this issue is a Brain Special that includes games, activities and ideas as well as how and why our brain works the way it does, brain food recipes and an article written by a specialist at DORE about learning difficulties. There is also something for everyone whether your children are preschoolers or teenagers. We take a look at Dramatic Play, English and Geography with the outline for an in depth study on Mining in our National Parks.
For the kids there is Purple Monkey's activity pages, Mothers Day Crafts, Book Reviews by other kids, as well as the Student Showcase where they can check out what other kids across New Zealand have been doing.
For more details, feedback or to order visit the website www.kiwikidslearn.yolasite.com. You can now pay by credit, debit card or from your paypal account online at the Kiwi Kids Learn site or via internet banking or cheque.
If you have already subscribed then your magazine is already in the post to you.
Please spread the word - tell your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours!!
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind Regards
Kim Mounsey
Kiwi Kids Learn: Education at Home
www.kiwikidslearn.yolasite.com

Ruth's Story - play at Globe Theatre

From Vanetta:
Hi this is to let Home Educators know about special prices for...

****** " RUTH'S STORY " ******
at the Globe Theatre
104 London Street
a play by Carol Krueger
Weds 5 May 7pm
Thurs 6 May 7 pm
Fri 7 May 7 pm
Sat 8 May 2pm and 7 pm
if you book through me all tickets to any performance cost $5 for adults and children concession price
[normal prices Adults $15 Children $10 ]
****** to book email rosenbergs@maxnet.co.nz as soon as possible please ******

or you can phone Mrs Krueger on 455 7804 and mention my name for group Home Educator's booking
Suitable for ages 10 years+
you can include other friends and family in your booking for the cheap price

This is a story about the Holocaust and centres around a Jewish girl, a young Resistance worker, and a young Nazi. As children they start off as best friends, the War changes all that. Through the Lord, that changes again and they help each other to overcome their difficulties. For further info see last week's Star midweek or phone Mrs Krueger. Matt Rosenberg is in this drama.

Best wishes,
Vanetta Rosenberg

DPB work requirements

From the NCHENZ email list:

Hi there

I have recently emailed Paula Bennett MP (Minister of Social Development and Employment) asking her to continue supporting single home-schooling parents with the DPB. I did this after hearing that the government may introduce work-testing for home-schooling mothers on the DPB. Ms Bennett’s office confirmed that this issue is indeed CURRENTLY under consideration.

I would like to ask as many of you as possible to join with me in writing to Paula Bennett on behalf of the single mums in our home-schooling community. The single home-educating mums I know are doing such an incredible job with their children…it seems terrible to think that they may lose the choice to home-educate because they are no longer financially supported.

Please join me so that Paula Bennett hears from many of us on this issue – it only requires an email for our voices of support to be heard. Her email address is paula.bennettmp@parliament.govt.nz

Many thanks for reading this – now PLEASE TAKE ACTION on behalf of the single mums among us!!

Regards
Angie Fraser

For more on this topic, see previous blogpost here

Next Mums' Night Out

The next Mums Night Out is penciled in for 7:30pm, Wednesday 26 May at Nova. And remember you don't have to be a mum - you don't even necessarily have to be homeschooling (although it probably helps to have some affinity with the concept :~)

For more info contact Nicola or Kathrin

St John's trip - additional info

A little addition to the information regarding the St John's first aid trip in Term 3 - the cost is a gold coin per child. I think there are still places available - email Kathrin to book

Art classes

Kathrin received this email during the week. If you'd like to organise a class then contact Kathrin for the relevant email address, or use the phone number below...

To Whom It May Concern

Hi, I am the manager of a small art studio, Studio2, based on Bond Street in Dunedin. Primarily we cater for people with intellectual and physical disabilities, but we are interested in running an art session for children (not just children with disabilities, every is welcome). we are wondering if any of your parents would be interested? the studio is small, we would only want 4-5 children per session. We are 'artist based' which means that we concentrate on finding out individual preference, and allow artists to develop their own style, and make their own choices without a tightly prescripted session plan. we work with each person to develop a project that they want to do, and encourage independence as much as possible.

Studio2 has been running for six years, we have organised many exhibitions and helped with the sale of art work (we do not take a commission, although several venues we use sometimes do). we value process over end product and strongly believe that confidence gained through art making helps confidence and esteem in all areas of life.

I have been managing Studio2 for five years, both part time and fulltime. I recently completed a Master of Fine Arts at the Otago Polytechnic, focusing on art education for Pacific Island students. I also lecture part time in the design department of the Otago Polytechnic, and work hard at networking on behalf of Studio2 in the wider Dunedin Arts community.

We run two sessions daily, monday - Friday, 9.15am - 12pm and 1pm - 4pm. Preferably i would like to run the children's session during a monday morning or tuesday afternoon, but we are reasonably flexible. Please contact us through this email address, or ring (03) 474 5949 if you have any questions.

Warm Regards,
Bridget Inder
(studio manager)

Curriculum Concepts - free downloads page

Curriculum Concepts has a free download section which is currently featuring the workbook Cloze Comprehension Stories for approximately Years 4 - 6 http://www.curriculumconcepts.co.nz/free/000163.pdf -

If this link no longer works, go to www.curriculumconcepts.co.nz and look for "Free download" under Quicklinks on the right hand side menu - even if the above book is no longer on offer, you may find something that you like!