Understanding sensory styles
Every child experiences the world in their unique way, and understanding their sensory styles can unlock a world of connection and understanding for both parents and children alike.
Imagine a child who sees the world through vibrant colors and intricate details—a visual explorer who delights in the beauty of nature, art, and all things visual. For these children, providing a rich environment filled with stimulating visuals can ignite their imagination and creativity, whether it’s through colorful books, art supplies, or exploring the wonders of the great outdoors.
Then there are those little adventurers who are always on the move, craving the sensory input of touch and movement. These tactile learners thrive on hands-on experiences, whether it’s digging their hands into a bin of kinetic sand, building towers with blocks, or simply feeling the texture of different fabrics. For them, the world is a playground, and every surface is an opportunity for exploration and discovery.
But let’s not forget our auditory explorers, those children who are attuned to the soundscape around them. Whether it’s the melody of a favorite song, the rhythm of raindrops, or the chirping of birds outside, these children find joy and comfort in the auditory world. Providing opportunities for listening to music, storytelling, or simply enjoying the sounds of nature can nourish their auditory senses and foster a deep appreciation for the world of sound.
Last but not least, there are our little taste testers and smell detectives, who experience the world through the senses of taste and smell. For them, every meal is an adventure, every sniff a story waiting to be told. Exploring different flavors and aromas through cooking together, gardening, or even just taking a walk outside can awaken their senses and cultivate a lifelong love of food and nature.
In embracing and honoring these diverse sensory styles, parents can create environments that cater to their children’s unique needs and preferences, fostering a deeper connection and understanding of the rich tapestry of experiences that make up their world. After all, it’s through these sensory explorations that children learn, grow, and make sense of the world around them, one sensation at a time.
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Last week we promised BIG news...
THIS JUST IN: YOU CAN NOW OWN SHARES IN MoPA 🎉 🤯
FIRST STEP: Register your interest via the EOI link in our bio!
We’ve grown MoPA to 4 Museums and $30M cumulative revenue in 6 years, thanks to support from colleagues, family and friends, Australia Council for the Arts and YOU, our gorgeous guests. And so when considering how to best fund a new exhibit program, and the NATIONAL growth opportunity ahead for MoPA, it only felt right that the first people we would offer the opportunity to would be YOU: the hundreds and thousands of families who adore and regularly attend their local children’s museums (and those that desperately want a local children’s museum!).
An incredible location has now been secured for the next MoPA in Adelaide, where 3,000+ families have already registered for early-bird parties, excursions and play (before any marketing investment). We’ve even started planning yet another interstate museum!
Registering your interest to become a shareholder (via the EOI link) puts YOU first in line when our Offer opens, before it opens to the general public. There’s no commitment and nothing to pay to register your EOI. We’ve even set aside investor rewards and memberships, which we’ll share when the Offer opens.
But you must register via the EOI link to learn more. LINK IN BIO!
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BIGGEST NEWS EVER!!
You’ve probably spotted MoPA’s founders, Billie and Tom, running around the museums. But next week you’ll see LOTS of them online too, sharing the biggest news in MoPA’s history.
Biggest news EVER? Yep.
Here’s a lil’ hint from Billie and Tom...
Inspired by all the incredible children’s museums overseas, we came home from a trip six years ago convinced that Australia deserved something just as special.
And, so, with more optimism than sense, we took the plunge: we designed and built our first museum. It’s been a roller coaster since then. In six years this uber talented team of now 120+ people has achieved some huge milestones:
🏛️ 4 (FOUR!) world-class Children’s Museums
🎟️ 1 million visits across the network so far!
🎉 200,000+ party guests at 6,000+ events
⭐ 3,000+ beautiful guest reviews
Building four museums has been exciting. But on top of that, we’ve ALSO built the systems required to support a national network of 20+ children’s museums.
Next week, we’ll invite you to be part of what comes next for MoPA. We can’t say too much more just yet. But keep your 👀 out for a very. big. announcement...
❤️ Billie & Tom
Starting… NOW!! All lil’ ones enjoying our Sweet Studio Craft will be invited to make their very own CAKES!! 🍰 🧁 ❤️ This activation is on NOW at all our Museums. x
DYK: It’s Foster Carers Week this week!! This year we’re celebrating with the theme ‘Open Doors. Open Hearts. Open Opportunities’. This theme recognises foster carers who generously open their homes and hearts to help children and young people feel safe and connected, while creating opportunities for the future.
At MoPA we are so so so sooooo proud of our connection with @mackillopfamilyservices and other foster services such as @meli.community. Thank you, to each and every foster carer, for all that you do!
All foster kiddos and their families enjoy free access to MoPA: it’s the very LEAST we can do to support some of the children and families in our community who need it the most.
DOUBLE MEMBER DISCOUNTS!!!
It’s “Member September”, so YOU get 20% off any birthday party booked by Sep 30 - and your party can be any date in the next 12 months! You also receive 20% off at all our Museum Shops!!
Plan ahead and save BIG - minimum party saving is $118! Book with your Member ID at checkout or call 1800006672
THE “SWEET STUDIO” IS ON, BABY!! Pop in to MoPA to craft up your own delectable (but 100% non-edible) sweets at MoPA’s SWEEEEEET studios. Every museum, every day, ON NOW!! x
Join our beautiful crew!! Open roles include:
☕️ Cafe Staff: Casual Roles @ ALL Museums
🍽️ Chef & Cooks: Nunawading and Thomastown
💃 Museum Experience: Casual Roles @ ALL MoPAs
Heaps of deets on our website. Know someone who would fit right in here at MoPA? Please forward 💌!! x
Wonder Club gets you $6 tix. Access ALL the Museums. ALL year. Nuff said. NOTE: Sign-up deadline extended until Sunday 4th October (last day of school hols).
DO NOT MISS THIS! x
$6 ENTRY, ALL YEAR, ALL MUSEUMS? Yes, and there is still time to join - DO NOT MISS THIS!!
Our “Wonder Club” sign up deadline has now officially been extended for school holidays (ending Sunday 4th October). 🥳🎈🕺
