Spielwelt German Parents Association is a not for profit organisation running children’s programs in German in Canberra 
Spielwelt German Parents Association is a not for profit organisation running children’s programs in German in Canberra
The Thursday/Friday GAP class got to learn about solar panels today. Local electrician, solar installer and GAP dad, Matthew Upshall, came to tell us a bit about his work. He brought some interesting things to show us too. He told…
The Teaching Team at the German Australian Playschool has once again received a Certificate of Excellence as part of the Community for Children Awards during ACT Children’s Week. The nomination for making an outstanding contribution to young people in the…
After years of trying unsuccessfully to get some greenery to grow in the North-East corner of our playground, we called in Canberra-based playground expert carpenter and educator, Aaron from Pallet Play. Aaron’s background in early childhood education combined with his…
Thanks everyone, for your patience during the COVID-19 pause. We are returning to operations, with increased hygiene protocols, on the following dates: Spiel und Spass: Wed 27 Oct 2021GAP: Monday 25 Oct 2021Pfadfinder: Monday 1 Nov 2021Schlaumaeuse: Tues 9 Nov…
It’s fun to make up your own stories (in German and/or English). Story-telling can help pass the time on car journeys, or be a pleasant way to spend an afternoon lying on a picnic blanket, or create a rambling silly…
Wenn ihr spazieren geht und in der Natur seid koennt ihr doch mal versuchen Mandalas zu machen. Es gibt viele Dinge mit denen man kreativ sein kann. Zum Beispiel: Blumen, Baumrinde, Blaetter, kleine Aeste. When you go for a walk…
In our phone calls to GAP families, we asked them to share some of their lockdown survival tips. Here are some of the tips. Alter your expectations and reframe what “a successful day” looks like.. Yes, you know you want…