EXPLORING “Our Earth”
Understanding ‘our place in this world’ is a lifelong journey for most. But so many of the most important lessons are learned early in our lives, at home.
To help facilitate the important conversations to have with children about our earth, MoPA’s educators have developed a brand new series called “OUR EARTH” with a range of in-museum activities happening this winter:
ART & CRAFT
What better way to create impactful conversations than provide opportunities to make things to take home? You simply MUST check out our new “Happy Earth” slider-art activity!
LITERATURE
We’ve curated some of the most wonderful new children’s books that will make your heart sing. Learn about the land, the sea, the sky, our bodies, our planet and our place in it…
MINDFULNESS
We’ll introduce some basic (and very very cute) concepts of mindfulness, taking some time to pause and reflect on the miracles of mother nature. You do NOT want to miss “Mindfulness YOGA”!
All “Our Earth” activities will run all day, every day, here at MoPA.
But ALSO, as a reminder of how easy it can be to make a difference, we’ve put together…
A BIG LIST OF SMALL THINGS (THAT ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE)
- Ride your bike or scooter
- Plant some veggies
- Buy second hand or swap with friends
- Cook at home
- Eat more vegetables and less meat
- Organise a community clean up
- Save water
- Buy less packaged products
- Recycle
- Turn off the lights
- Use a blanket instead of the heater
- Clean with natural products
- But the imperfect produce
- Mend it instead of replacing it
- Air dry your washed clothes
- Compost organic waste
- Refill water bottles
- Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth
- Carpool
- Eat leftovers instead of throwing them out
- Use energy efficient lights
- Use both sides of the paper
- Plant a tree
- Eat seasonal produce
- Recycle batteries and buy rechargeable
- Walk more
- Make a bird feeder
- Plant flowers for the bees
- Buy less plastic toys
- Up-cycle for craft projects
- Donate old clothes and toys
- Visit the library instead of buying a book
- Plant native plants
- Organise a toy trade with friends
- Use reusable bags
- Keep your cat indoors
- Clean up your favourite park
- Have a quick shower
- Use cold water to wash clothes and dishes
- Water your plants in the morning
- Use a reusable coffee cup
- Only run the dishwasher when full
- Install slow-flow shower heads
- Use reusable straws
- Use Beeswax wrap
- Avoid aerosol cans
- Use fans instead of aircon
- Turn off unnecessary electronics
- Pack lunches in reusable containers
- Be kind to creatures
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This week in Afternoon Art Classes we went under water!!
Such AMAZING creations! And such beautiful friendships flourishing.
Mid-term enrolments are still open with select availability - we’d LOVE you to join our afternoon crew!
x From the MoPA Art Teachers
MoPA Geelong
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ALL OPEN NOW!
MoPA Adelaide opening 2026.
But where next?
Perhaps somewhere a little more… Ahh… Humid? x
Today was one of the highlights in MoPA’s lil’ lifetime — with the team from @sunriseon7, including the hilarious @sammacinsta, joining us at MoPA to explore our new Museum in Nunawading!
To the production and studio teams from @channel7 - thank you. You were an absolute delight to host. The way you made all our staff and guests feel confident in themselves and valued as participants in your broadcast is a testament to your genuine kindness and expertise 😘 xx
Some beautiful moments of wonder captured by our guests…
Afternoon Art Classes are the BEST!
This week our lil’ students collaged some of the most beautiful birds you’ve ever seen.
Incredible teachers, chef prepped snacks on tap, inspiring projects, gorgeous new friends, what more could you want!!
LET’S ADD SOME SPOTS TO YOUR SPOOKY SEASON!
Get ready for a pop of pumpkin fun this Halloween! Inspired by Yayoi Kusama’s iconic spotted pumpkins, children are invited to design their very own timber pumpkin.
Wear it as a necklace or hang it up at home - the perfect mix of art, style, and spooooky fun. You do NOT wanna miss THIS one!
MoPA Nunawading opens TOMORROW (SAT 25th OCT)!!! Wooohoo!!! 🕺❤️💃
An entire year in the making - but it’s finally ready. Can’t WAIT to show you all this incredible Museum!! Please remember to book ahead because all sessions in all our Museums are always operating with our regular comfy capacity limits. x
BIG KNOWN FACT: The BIG blocks ROCK!
LITTLE KNOW FACT: MoPA is the exclusive distributor!
For years we witnessed how engaging these beautiful BIG blocks are. We gathered so much evidence in their outcomes, and developed so much belief in their impact, that we eventually decided to establish a manufacturing partnership that would enable us to place the blocks in ALL our Museums. But what we also learned was that all sorts of other schools, museums, galleries, ELCs (even wineries!) would love a set of BIG blocks of their own. So we started to provide BIG blocks to all of these wonderful organisations!
Fast forward to today = MoPA is now the exclusive distributor. We send BIG block sets all over APAC!! And nothing gives us more joy than receiving all the photos of all the creations children are dreaming up.
So... If you’d like a set of blue blocks for YOUR facility, please jump onto the website or give us a shout on 1800 00 66 72 to learn more. xx
ARVO ART CLASSES ARE BACK!! Term 4 is off to a ROARING start! Such amazing creations. And such happy lil’ artists.
We have spots left in Monday and Tuesday afternoon classes (4 til 5pm). Enrol NOW ❤️ And please shout out with any questions!!
