{"id":3276,"date":"2013-09-20T00:49:52","date_gmt":"2013-09-19T14:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.rch.org.au\/news\/?p=3276"},"modified":"2015-04-29T12:09:34","modified_gmt":"2015-04-29T02:09:34","slug":"making-the-most-of-the-school-holidays-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.rch.org.au\/news\/making-the-most-of-the-school-holidays-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Making the most of the school holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the school holidays upon us, we checked in with RCH staff from different areas of the hospital to hear what they’ll be doing with the kids during the holidays.<\/p>\n

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Vikki Jones, Director of Arts, likes to plan indoor activities for rainy days.<\/strong>
\n“One of our favourite activities is t-shirt design, with a plain t-shirt and some good fabric pens or paints. Let the kids go wild or have them design on a theme; could be linked to a season, a self portrait or designing their own superhero.<\/p>\n

Another popular activity is completely covering the table top with lining paper. The kids can decorate the entire surface in any way they like – finger painting, potato printing and using toys to make experimental marks. Once dry, we find smaller sections to frame.”<\/p>\n

Leith Lilley, Pharmacy Development Manager, and her family like to venture out, whether it is for the day or taking a little trip.
\n<\/strong>“Camping is a family favourite. We also like visiting the Melbourne Museum and the National Gallery of Victoria, as well as scooting around Royal Park.”<\/p>\n

Louise Marbina, Manager Educationa Play Therapy and Music Therapy. suggests a great home-made play dough recipe.<\/strong>
\n“The team in educational play therapy use play dough a great deal, especially with patients who would benefit from some gross and fine motor development. It’s simple, easy to make and non toxic. Great for all ages!”<\/p>\n

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Play dough recipe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients
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