Maisie, Freddie and Lorenzo present their pictures from the last challenge and introduce this weeks’s activity and a new game.
Beacons to unite the planet
Like everything in Singapore the Art Exhibits are enormous, colourful and striking . They have to be to avoid being lost amongst the huge and spectacular skyscrapers!
I was really upset when the friendly and colourful 'Hippo' pieces disappeared. They were fun and I really liked them!
They have been replaced by incredibly beautiful and equally colourful 'flower' exhibits in fibreglass by world renowned artist Ana Tzarev.
The collection is named 'Spring in the City' and the objective behind the pieces is to unite the world. Ana believes that art acts like a bridge by which to connect the world. She hopes that the flowers will act like beacons across the planet to bring people together and I think this is such a lovely idea.
PEACE. ( Water lily )
LOVE. (Poppy )
(lGRACE). Bird of Paradise
Rainbows with Lizzie Witch
Lizzie Witch introduces a novel way of mixing colours and making a rainbow.
We advice adult supervision for this activity.
Jumble Fun visits the Chinese Gardens
The Jumbles really like the Chinese and Japanese Gardens in Singapore. Beautifully designed and maintained with luscious green foliage they present a green oasis in the middle of towering apartment and office blocks. They offer wonderful opportunities for photographers and artists but are also great for families.
The paths are wide making it easy work with a pram and there are lots of open spaces to play and picnic.
Unfortunately the cafe has been closed for a long time now which is a real shame but snacks like crisps and ice creams and chilled cans and bottled drinks can be purchased at the main entrance and from the Turtle Museum. There are adequate toilet facilities and plenty of seats to rest on. The gardens I believe are currently being developed into the Jurong Lake Gardens so I expect a cafe and restaurant will be included in this plan.
The pagodas offer great views and are fun to climb and if you are a turtle and terrapin fan then you will enjoy the Turtle Museum and garden. The Turtle garden and Museum are self funded and there is a small entrance fee ($3 for seniors and children under six and €5 for everyone else). This goes towards the maintenance and support of the rescued turtles in the museum.
The ‘Bridge of Double Beauty’ connects the Chinese Gardens to the Japanese Gardens but, as the entrance is free to both there is no pressure to ‘see’ everything on the same day and today we were happy to enjoy just the Chinese Gardens.
The last time we visited it was the Chinese New Year when the gardens were beautifully decorated with lanterns. There is also a Mid-Autumn Festival (September/October) when the gardens resemble a fairyland and there are evening cultural performances.
This short video is a snapshot of our trip today but, for a more detailed one designed as a pre-visit ‘taster’ for children, see the link at the end of this post. Today’s Visit. (20.2.17)
Georgie visits the Chinese Gardens and Turtle Museum. (2016)
I hope you enjoy the video:
Are you sitting comfortably … then I’ll begin
What are you doing today? Maybe you can write a little story like Maisie? You can use drawings to tell your story or ask a grown up to write it down for you.
Are you sitting comfortably?
Then Maisie Jumble will tell you the Jumble Story.
Children are encouraged to make up stories and record them just like Maisie has.
Sunday Challenge
Georgie, TuTu and Alfie show their percussion instruments and present a new challenge.
Hands-on Activities designed to encourage children to be resourceful and to think creatively.
We advise adult supervision and guidance.
It’s nearly time for the Chinese New Year Celebrations
On the 8th of February it is the beginning of the biggest festival in the Chinese Calendar. Chinese New Year when a fifth of the world’s population will celebrate with food and firecrackers and parades and music and, of course the very special lion and dragon dances.
China Town is always s feast of colour, music, light, food and delicious smells but as it nears to Chinese New Year well, it nearly explodes!
Take a look at the video below and come back at the weekend to see the spectacular decorations.
Are you sitting comfortably … then I’ll begin
Are you sitting comfortably?
Then Maisie Jumble will tell you the Jumble Story.
Children are encouraged to make up stories and record them just like Maisie has.
Creative Learning for Young Children 