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Jul 18, 2025

THEME

Space

COLOUR

Orange

SHAPE

Diamond

NUMBER

5

j

LETTER

Nn – Night

This Week’s Space-Themed Adventures 🚀🌌 

What an exciting week we’ve had exploring the wonders of outer space! Our theme this week was all about the solar system, and we had so much fun learning about the different planets—their unique features and the colors that make each one special. From the fiery red of Mars to the cool blues of Neptune, the children were fascinated by how diverse our cosmic neighbors are. 

For our art project, we got extra creative and made our very own telescopes using recycled toilet rolls. After painting them a deep space black, we added sparkly stickers of stars and planets, turning them into magical space viewers ready for stargazing adventures! 

We also worked very hard on preparing for our upcoming concert. The children have been practicing their songs and routines with so much energy and dedication. We’re all incredibly excited and can’t wait to perform for you soon—it’s going to be a show to remember! 

We took advantage of the lovely weather and enjoyed an outdoor activity, focusing on balance and coordination. The children had a blast walking across the balancing beams, building not only physical strength but also confidence and focus. 

 

Yoga Time with Playful Pups 🐶🧘♂️ 

This week during Playful Pups Yoga Time, our focus was on spinal twists. These gentle but effective stretches help to increase spinal mobility and flexibility by encouraging the rotation of the spine. The children really enjoyed discovering how twisting and turning their bodies can make them feel stronger and more limber. 

We also introduced a brand new yoga sequence set to our fun and energizing song, “Space Rocket Yoga”. This imaginative flow took us on a journey through space, stretching and posing like astronauts preparing for launch! 

To wind down our session, we finished with five rounds of calming breathwork exercises—the butterfly breath, pufferfish breath, and candle breath. These mindful breathing techniques are a favorite among the children and help them relax, focus, and feel grounded after a full day of activity.

 

 

 

May your weekend be out of this world!

    Dates to Diarise:

 

26 July: EcoKids Concert

8 August: Pyjama Dress Up Day

8 August: Break Up Day

9 August: Public Holiday

11 August: Holiday Club Starts

 

Lots of love

Teacher Monette and the Playful Pups Assistants 

Our Pups!

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