wonder magazine for girls
Contents 5. Autism Is My Superpower 8. The Connection Of Scent and Memory 10. Winter Scent Game 11. Blissful Bath Salts 12. Hygge 14. 20 Ways To Hygge 16. Make Your Own Hand Warmers 20. What Do You Love About Our Plant Earth? 28. Collective Nouns For Animals 30. Chocolate Date Cake 32. Chai Tea 35. Apple Nachos 40. Love Your Body 42. The Difference Between Want and Need 48. Cloudy Wall Hanging 50. Origami Fortune Teller 56. Inspiring Woman - Edith Cowan 58. Colouring In 59. Word Search 60. Fabric Wrapped Bangle 2
Contents 5. Autism Is My Superpower 8. The Connection Of Scent and Memory 10. Winter Scent Game 11. Blissful Bath Salts 12. Hygge 14. 20 Ways To Hygge 16. Make Your Own Hand Warmers 20. What Do You Love About Our Plant Earth? 28. Collective Nouns For Animals 30. Chocolate Date Cake 32. Chai Tea 35. Apple Nachos 40. Love Your Body 42. The Difference Between Want and Need 48. Cloudy Wall Hanging 50. Origami Fortune Teller 56. Inspiring Woman - Edith Cowan 58. Colouring In 59. Word Search 60. Fabric Wrapped Bangle
When I was 9 years old, I wanted to share with the community how my chicken flock helped me understand social cues and situations, being on the autism spectrum at times I found social settings both challenging and confusing. My chicken flock also gave me a place to belong and feel accepted. Community lifestyle Support (Non for-profit ability organisation) gave me space and a place to create my Autism Is My Superpower By Summer Farrelly Therapeutic Chicken Program. At the age of 10 I cowrote the world’s first ‘Developing Social Skills Program’ for people on the autism spectrum using chickens, based my observations of their social interactions as well as on the bond and trust I built within my chicken flock. My chicken program has evolved into something that brings enjoyment to both the participants of the program and our resident chickens. 4
When I was 9 years old, I wanted to share with the community how my chicken flock helped me understand social cues and situations, being on the autism spectrum at times I found social settings both challenging and confusing. My chicken flock also gave me a place to belong and feel accepted. Community lifestyle Support (Non for-profit ability organisation) gave me space and a place to create my Autism Is My Superpower By Summer Farrelly Therapeutic Chicken Program. At the age of 10 I cowrote the world’s first ‘Developing Social Skills Program’ for people on the autism spectrum using chickens, based my observations of their social interactions as well as on the bond and trust I built within my chicken flock. My chicken program has evolved into something that brings enjoyment to both the participants of the program and our resident chickens. 5
Spending time with individuals who access my program made me wonder what else could I create that would cultivate selfesteem, self-worth, build skills and create a sense of purpose. This year at the age of 12, I am creating a non-profit social enterprise. With the use of my art and amazing photography skills by my little brother Oliver. I am creating merchandise such as cards and prints, sales will be used to fund other community projects such my community project Summer's Community Sensory Bags and creating employment for those who have physical and learning challenges.I want to create opportunities and change mind sets within my community. Everyone has the ability to shine, some of us just shine from a different angle. Living with autism is challenging, sometimes incredibly challenging, how autism effects each individual varies because we are all individual. I made a choice to embrace my autism and this uniqueness about me and the positives it brings. I have the ability to think outside the box and view the world differently. I have a connection with chickens, I can understand them better than humans. I have a strong emotional sense of others around me, this has given me the ability to be extremely caring and compassionate of others and of every living thing. Being highly compassionate has driven me to make our world a better place. I am autism and autism is me... My superpower, my ability. Love Summer 6
Spending time with individuals who access my program made me wonder what else could I create that would cultivate selfesteem, self-worth, build skills and create a sense of purpose. This year at the age of 12, I am creating a non-profit social enterprise. With the use of my art and amazing photography skills by my little brother Oliver. I am creating merchandise such as cards and prints, sales will be used to fund other community projects such my community project Summer's Community Sensory Bags and creating employment for those who have physical and learning challenges.I want to create opportunities and change mind sets within my community. Everyone has the ability to shine, some of us just shine from a different angle. Living with autism is challenging, sometimes incredibly challenging, how autism effects each individual varies because we are all individual. I made a choice to embrace my autism and this uniqueness about me and the positives it brings. I have the ability to think outside the box and view the world differently. I have a connection with chickens, I can understand them better than humans. I have a strong emotional sense of others around me, this has given me the ability to be extremely caring and compassionate of others and of every living thing. Being highly compassionate has driven me to make our world a better place. I am autism and autism is me... My superpower, my ability. Love Summer 7
The Connection Of Scent And Memory Have you ever smelt something and had a memory instantly pop into your head? Like the smell of smoke in the air on a cool night reminding you of winter or the the smell of freshly mowed grass reminding you of spring. At the back of your nose is the olfactory epithelium (pronounced ol-fak-tuh-ree eh-puh-thee-lee-um), which is a tricky word that means smelling device. Inside the olfactory epithelium there are millions of scent receptors which are able to sense different smells. Those scent receptors then send messages to the brain about those smells and the brain links them to memories. Pretty amazing, huh! Can you think of any stand out smells that bring back a memory? Maybe its a certain food, flower, perfume or person? Write down some of the smelly things around your home, school and neighbourhood that bring back a memory. 8
The Connection Of Scent And Memory Have you ever smelt something and had a memory instantly pop into your head? Like the smell of smoke in the air on a cool night reminding you of winter or the the smell of freshly mowed grass reminding you of spring. At the back of your nose is the olfactory epithelium (pronounced ol-fak-tuh-ree eh-puh-thee-lee-um), which is a tricky word that means smelling device. Inside the olfactory epithelium there are millions of scent receptors which are able to sense different smells. Those scent receptors then send messages to the brain about those smells and the brain links them to memories. Pretty amazing, huh! Can you think of any stand out smells that bring back a memory? Maybe its a certain food, flower, perfume or person? Write down some of the smelly things around your home, school and neighbourhood that bring back a memory. 9
Winter Scent Game You will need: glass jars - 6 or more water items from your garden and pantry 1. Place each item into a jar and fill the jar with water. Shake and leave the jar for 2-3 days to infuse. 2. Remove the items from the jar of water. You should be left with scented water. Ask your family and friends to guess what scent each jar of water holds. Do any of these scents bring back a memory? Blissful Bath Salts We don't think that you're ever too old for a bath. We love them! A warm bath with some yummy bath salts is one of our favourite ways to relax and we're sharing our three favourite bath salt recipes with you! Combine all of the ingredients together for each recipe so that they are evenly mixed through. Use 1/2 - 1 cup in your next bath and store the rest in a jar. Honey + Oat Soak 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup honey 1 cup epsom salts 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/2 cup calendula petals *optional Lavender Milk Bath 1 cup epsom salt 2 cups powdered milk 1/2 cup dried lavender 3 drops of lavender oil *optional Floral Garden Mix 3 cups magnesium flakes 1 cup dried flower petals - lavender, rose & calendula 10
Winter Scent Game You will need: glass jars - 6 or more water items from your garden and pantry 1. Place each item into a jar and fill the jar with water. Shake and leave the jar for 2-3 days to infuse. 2. Remove the items from the jar of water. You should be left with scented water. Ask your family and friends to guess what scent each jar of water holds. Do any of these scents bring back a memory? Blissful Bath Salts We don't think that you're ever too old for a bath. We love them! A warm bath with some yummy bath salts is one of our favourite ways to relax and we're sharing our three favourite bath salt recipes with you! Combine all of the ingredients together for each recipe so that they are evenly mixed through. Use 1/2 - 1 cup in your next bath and store the rest in a jar. Honey + Oat Soak 1 cup rolled oats 1/4 cup honey 1 cup epsom salts 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/2 cup calendula petals *optional Lavender Milk Bath 1 cup epsom salt 2 cups powdered milk 1/2 cup dried lavender 3 drops of lavender oil *optional Floral Garden Mix 3 cups magnesium flakes 1 cup dried flower petals - lavender, rose & calendula 11
Hygge Hygge is a Danish word and way of living. We don't have a word in the english language which descibes what exactly Hygge is but the word cosy is a good start. Hygge is a feeling, a mood, the things we choose to use and the way in which we do things. When we practice Hygge we might feel snug, safe, content, happy and calm. So, how do you Hygge? Well, it can be something as simple as reading a book in a cosy spot, lighting candles or using lamps instead of bright lighting or rugging up and going for a winter nature walk. You don't have to have anything special to practice Hygge, its more about how you're feeling, the pace you're moving at, creating meaning in what you are doing and enjoying the moment. 12
Hygge Hygge is a Danish word and way of living. We don't have a word in the english language which descibes what exactly Hygge is but the word cosy is a good start. Hygge is a feeling, a mood, the things we choose to use and the way in which we do things. When we practice Hygge we might feel snug, safe, content, happy and calm. So, how do you Hygge? Well, it can be something as simple as reading a book in a cosy spot, lighting candles or using lamps instead of bright lighting or rugging up and going for a winter nature walk. You don't have to have anything special to practice Hygge, its more about how you're feeling, the pace you're moving at, creating meaning in what you are doing and enjoying the moment. 13
20 Ways To Hygge Play some board games Have a look through some old photos. Go on a picnic. Dim the lighting. Light a candle or use a lamp. Play charades. Read in a cosy nook. Spend sometime time cooking or baking together with friends or family. Crafternoon! Spend some time making something. Write a letter and decorate with beautiful borders. Enjoy a hot chocolate or tea in a special cup. Write a story. Plan a movie night on your living room floor. Get snug under blankets and pillows. Build a cosy indoor cubby/ nook. Spend the entire day in your pyjamas. Make or bake someone a gift. Gather some foliage or flowers to make a wreath or posy. Listen to some music from another era. Draw a picture Rug up and go for a winter walk. Take a bath with some relaxing bath salts. 14
20 Ways To Hygge Play some board games Have a look through some old photos. Go on a picnic. Dim the lighting. Light a candle or use a lamp. Play charades. Read in a cosy nook. Spend sometime time cooking or baking together with friends or family. Crafternoon! Spend some time making something. Write a letter and decorate with beautiful borders. Enjoy a hot chocolate or tea in a special cup. Write a story. Plan a movie night on your living room floor. Get snug under blankets and pillows. Build a cosy indoor cubby/ nook. Spend the entire day in your pyjamas. Make or bake someone a gift. Gather some foliage or flowers to make a wreath or posy. Listen to some music from another era. Draw a picture Rug up and go for a winter walk. Take a bath with some relaxing bath salts. 15
Make Your Own Hand Warmers You will need: socks rice dried lavender scissors needle thread Take your sock and cut it in half at the heel. 2. Fill your sock with rice and lavender. 3. Fold the top of your sock inwards and stitch it closed so that it's nice and sealed. 4. You can heat in a microwave for 30-45 seconds or heat up your oven, turn it off and then place the hand warmers inside to warm up. 1. This is a fun way to use those odd socks that I bet you have hiding somewhere, while keeping your hands toasty and warm this winter! cut out these cute bookmarks! 16
Make Your Own Hand Warmers You will need: socks rice dried lavender scissors needle thread Take your sock and cut it in half at the heel. 2. Fill your sock with rice and lavender. 3. Fold the top of your sock inwards and stitch it closed so that it's nice and sealed. 4. You can heat in a microwave for 30-45 seconds or heat up your oven, turn it off and then place the hand warmers inside to warm up. 1. This is a fun way to use those odd socks that I bet you have hiding somewhere, while keeping your hands toasty and warm this winter! cut out these cute bookmarks!
Daily Check In Before you go to bed each night try checking in with how you're feeling by answering these three questions. You could write them down in a journal, answer them in your head or answer them together with your mum or dad. What was one good thing that happened today? What was one hard thing that happened today? What are you looking forward to tomorrow?
Daily Check In Before you go to bed each night try checking in with how you're feeling by answering these three questions. You could write them down in a journal, answer them in your head or answer them together with your mum or dad. What was one good thing that happened today? What was one hard thing that happened today? What are you looking forward to tomorrow? 19
I love that its our home. I love playing in my garden, watching clouds and picking flowers. Olive, age 7 I love helping my mum and dad grow veggies for us to eat and I also love being able to go for bush walks. Emma, age 9 I love the trees that help us to breathe and the plants that give us food. Lilly, age 9 I love sunshine and rain. I love rainbows. I also really love climbing trees. Sage, age 8 What do YOU love about planet Earth....? What do you love about our planet Earth....? I love going to the beach. I've been learning how to surf and it's so fun. We're lucky to have clean and beautiful oceans. Annie, age 10 I love all of the animals that live on Earth but horses and possums are my favourite. Stellar, age 7 I love nature, all the trees, flowers, birds and animals. I love living here with them all. Bonnie, age 9 I love the sunshine. Its so warm and sunny, it makes me happy. I also love flowers and animals. Ava, age 7 I love that it has everything we need. We can grow food, make a home and find water. It's a good home for us. Lizzie, age 10 I love being able to walk in nature and share this Earth with all of the animals and birds who live here too. Millie, age 11 I love that it's a safe and comfortable place to live compared to others planets. It has everything we need and we should keep it safe like it keeps us safe. Elle, age 8 It's hard to choose but probably the animals. They're really cute. I love animals. Pip, age 8 20
I love that its our home. I love playing in my garden, watching clouds and picking flowers. Olive, age 7 I love helping my mum and dad grow veggies for us to eat and I also love being able to go for bush walks. Emma, age 9 I love the trees that help us to breathe and the plants that give us food. Lilly, age 9 I love sunshine and rain. I love rainbows. I also really love climbing trees. Sage, age 8 What do YOU love about planet Earth....? What do you love about our planet Earth....? I love going to the beach. I've been learning how to surf and it's so fun. We're lucky to have clean and beautiful oceans. Annie, age 10 I love all of the animals that live on Earth but horses and possums are my favourite. Stellar, age 7 I love nature, all the trees, flowers, birds and animals. I love living here with them all. Bonnie, age 9 I love the sunshine. Its so warm and sunny, it makes me happy. I also love flowers and animals. Ava, age 7 I love that it has everything we need. We can grow food, make a home and find water. It's a good home for us. Lizzie, age 10 I love being able to walk in nature and share this Earth with all of the animals and birds who live here too. Millie, age 11 I love that it's a safe and comfortable place to live compared to others planets. It has everything we need and we should keep it safe like it keeps us safe. Elle, age 8 It's hard to choose but probably the animals. They're really cute. I love animals. Pip, age 8 21
By Iluka, age 9 22
By Iluka, age 9 23
By Aaleaha, age 8 24
By Aaleaha, age 8 25
Why not go for a nature walk and see if you can spy the things in these photos.... 26
Why not go for a nature walk and see if you can spy the things in these photos.... 27
Collective Nouns For Animals Did you know that every animal has a name when they're in a group together, like a heard of cows or a swam of bees? This is called a collective noun. Some of these collective nouns are familiar and don't seem too odd at all while others can be amusing. Here's 50 of our favourites! 1. Chatter of budgerigars 2. Caravan of camels 3. Murder of crows 4. Business of ferrets 5. Knot of frogs 6. Badling of ducks 7. Paddle of platypus 8. Clowder of cats 9. Gaggle of geese 10. Crash of rhinoceroses 11. Fever of stingrays 12. Turn of turtles 13. Wisdom of wombats 14. Dazzel of zebras 15. Parade of elephants 16. Squabble of seagulls 17. Pod of dolphins 18. Gulp of swallows 19. Crackle of cockatoos 20. Ambush of tigers 21. Flamboyance of flamingos 22. Aurora of polar bears 23. Pace of donkeys 24. Shiver of sharks 25. Huddle of walruses 26. Trip of goats 27. Chime of wrens 28. Constellation of starfish 29. Conspiracy of lemurs 30. Cauldron of bats 31. Troubling of goldfish 32. Raft of otters 33. Mess of iguanas 34. Barrel of monkeys 35. Shadow of jaguars 36. Band of gorillas 37. Prickle of porcupines 38. Colony of koalas 39. Cloud of grasshoppers 40. Bloat of hippopotamuses 41. Tower of giraffes 42. Smack of jellyfish 43. Blessing of narwhals 44. Mob of kangaroos 45. Mischief of mice 46. Unkindness of ravens 47. Parcel of penguins 48. Loveliness of ladybirds 49. Posse of turkeys 50. Venue of vultures 28
Collective Nouns For Animals Did you know that every animal has a name when they're in a group together, like a heard of cows or a swam of bees? This is called a collective noun. Some of these collective nouns are familiar and don't seem too odd at all while others can be amusing. Here's 50 of our favourites! 1. Chatter of budgerigars 2. Caravan of camels 3. Murder of crows 4. Business of ferrets 5. Knot of frogs 6. Badling of ducks 7. Paddle of platypus 8. Clowder of cats 9. Gaggle of geese 10. Crash of rhinoceroses 11. Fever of stingrays 12. Turn of turtles 13. Wisdom of wombats 14. Dazzel of zebras 15. Parade of elephants 16. Squabble of seagulls 17. Pod of dolphins 18. Gulp of swallows 19. Crackle of cockatoos 20. Ambush of tigers 21. Flamboyance of flamingos 22. Aurora of polar bears 23. Pace of donkeys 24. Shiver of sharks 25. Huddle of walruses 26. Trip of goats 27. Chime of wrens 28. Constellation of starfish 29. Conspiracy of lemurs 30. Cauldron of bats 31. Troubling of goldfish 32. Raft of otters 33. Mess of iguanas 34. Barrel of monkeys 35. Shadow of jaguars 36. Band of gorillas 37. Prickle of porcupines 38. Colony of koalas 39. Cloud of grasshoppers 40. Bloat of hippopotamuses 41. Tower of giraffes 42. Smack of jellyfish 43. Blessing of narwhals 44. Mob of kangaroos 45. Mischief of mice 46. Unkindness of ravens 47. Parcel of penguins 48. Loveliness of ladybirds 49. Posse of turkeys 50. Venue of vultures 29
Chocolate Date Cake 1 cup chopped dates 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 125g butter You will need: 1. Preheat your oven to 175 degree celcius. Soak the chopped dates in the boiling water and half of the baking powder. 2. Mix the butter, sugar and egg together until its smooth and creamy. 3. Add in the flour, rest of the baking powder and cocoa. Mix well. Once it's all evenly combined add the dates and water and stir through. 4. Pour the mixture into a linned loaf tray and bake for 40 mins. 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 2 cups plain flour By Sadie, age 8 30
Chocolate Date Cake 1 cup chopped dates 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 125g butter You will need: 1. Preheat your oven to 175 degree celcius. Soak the chopped dates in the boiling water and half of the baking powder. 2. Mix the butter, sugar and egg together until its smooth and creamy. 3. Add in the flour, rest of the baking powder and cocoa. Mix well. Once it's all evenly combined add the dates and water and stir through. 4. Pour the mixture into a linned loaf tray and bake for 40 mins. 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 2 cups plain flour By Sadie, age 8 31
Chai Tea You will need: 1/2 cup tea - roobis or black 1 1/2 tablespoons cardamon pods 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 1/2 tablespoons star anise 1/2 tablespoon cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 1/4 cup honey 1. With a mortar and pestal, lightly grind the spices. They don't need to be a powder, just enough to break them up. 2. Put the spices and the tea into a jar and mix them together. Add the honey and combine into a sticky, spice mixture. This will be your base. 3. Add one heaped teaspoon of the mixture into a saucepan with a splash of water and stir. Now add 1 cup of milk of your choice and heat until it's hot but not boiling. Strain into a tea cup and enjoy! By Rakaia, age 11 32
Chai Tea You will need: 1/2 cup tea - roobis or black 1 1/2 tablespoons cardamon pods 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 1/2 tablespoons star anise 1/2 tablespoon cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 1/4 cup honey 1. With a mortar and pestal, lightly grind the spices. They don't need to be a powder, just enough to break them up. 2. Put the spices and the tea into a jar and mix them together. Add the honey and combine into a sticky, spice mixture. This will be your base. 3. Add one heaped teaspoon of the mixture into a saucepan with a splash of water and stir. Now add 1 cup of milk of your choice and heat until it's hot but not boiling. Strain into a tea cup and enjoy! By Rakaia, age 11 33
I see the lightening flashing through the sky I hear thunder roaring through the atmosphere I feel grass tickling my toes I smell the air blowing through my hair I taste the rain coming from the clouds By Heidi, age 11 Apple Nachos You will need: 2 apples 1/2 cup nut butter 1 tablespoon coconut oil shredded coconut sultanas honey 1. Slice the apple into wedges and arrange them on a plate. 2. Put the nut butter, honey and coconut oil into a saucepan and warm it up so that it's nice and gooey. 3. Drizzle the warm mixture over the apples and then sprinkle the coconut and sultanas on top. Delicious! * You could experiment with different toppings like granola, dried figs, toasted seeds or some sneaky chop chips. 34
I see the lightening flashing through the sky I hear thunder roaring through the atmosphere I feel grass tickling my toes I smell the air blowing through my hair I taste the rain coming from the clouds By Heidi, age 11 Apple Nachos You will need: 2 apples 1/2 cup nut butter 1 tablespoon coconut oil shredded coconut sultanas honey 1. Slice the apple into wedges and arrange them on a plate. 2. Put the nut butter, honey and coconut oil into a saucepan and warm it up so that it's nice and gooey. 3. Drizzle the warm mixture over the apples and then sprinkle the coconut and sultanas on top. Delicious! * You could experiment with different toppings like granola, dried figs, toasted seeds or some sneaky chop chips. 35
Cats and Dogs Cut out the pieces and get ready to play! Take turns placing the pieces onto the grid, the first person to get three of their pieces in a row wins! 36
Cats and Dogs Cut out the pieces and get ready to play! Take turns placing the pieces onto the grid, the first person to get three of their pieces in a row wins! 37
Things to stop and think of when you're feeling overwhelmed. Your favourite food. The face of a loved one. Your pet. Your breathing Your favourite colour The sound of nature, like rain or the breeze. 38
Things to stop and think of when you're feeling overwhelmed. Your favourite food. The face of a loved one. Your pet. Your breathing Your favourite colour The sound of nature, like rain or the breeze. 39
Can you tell us a little bit about Love Your Body? What inspired you to write Love Your Body? What has been your favourite part about writing and publishing Love Your Body? Love Your Body is a book written for girls aged 8+. However, boys and adults can benefit from the book as the messages apply to them as well. Love Your Body normalises normal through diverse illustrations and introduces the language of self-love, self-acceptance and self-care. I was inspired by the possibility that I could make a difference in changing the course of a young girl’s life. When a girl doesn't like how she looks, she performs worse in maths and comprehension. 7 out of 10 girls won't be assertive in their opinion or stick to a decision, and another 8 in 10 will avoid seeing friends or family or trying out for a team or club. I also wanted to combat the dominant narrative, that a girl’s worth is determined by her appearance. I think connecting with all the people who have been impacted by the book. It's such a positive message and a personal message. Because of this, I feel like I'm able to create an instant connection with my readers. Love Your Body Interview with author of Love Your Body Jessica Sander What are your top 5 self care tips? 1) Pick your self-care activity according to how you are feeling at the time. 2) Your self-care is personal to you, everyone's practice will look different. 3) Self-care should not be expensive, the best self-care doesn't cost a thing. 4) Make sure your self-care is for your mind as much as it is for your body. 5) Don't beat yourself up if you weren't able to find time for self-care, just try again tomorrow. You can learn more about Jessica's book at www.re-shape.com.au 40
Can you tell us a little bit about Love Your Body? What inspired you to write Love Your Body? What has been your favourite part about writing and publishing Love Your Body? Love Your Body is a book written for girls aged 8+. However, boys and adults can benefit from the book as the messages apply to them as well. Love Your Body normalises normal through diverse illustrations and introduces the language of self-love, self-acceptance and self-care. I was inspired by the possibility that I could make a difference in changing the course of a young girl’s life. When a girl doesn't like how she looks, she performs worse in maths and comprehension. 7 out of 10 girls won't be assertive in their opinion or stick to a decision, and another 8 in 10 will avoid seeing friends or family or trying out for a team or club. I also wanted to combat the dominant narrative, that a girl’s worth is determined by her appearance. I think connecting with all the people who have been impacted by the book. It's such a positive message and a personal message. Because of this, I feel like I'm able to create an instant connection with my readers. Love Your Body Interview with author of Love Your Body Jessica Sander What are your top 5 self care tips? 1) Pick your self-care activity according to how you are feeling at the time. 2) Your self-care is personal to you, everyone's practice will look different. 3) Self-care should not be expensive, the best self-care doesn't cost a thing. 4) Make sure your self-care is for your mind as much as it is for your body. 5) Don't beat yourself up if you weren't able to find time for self-care, just try again tomorrow. You can learn more about Jessica's book at www.re-shape.com.au 41
The Difference Between Want and Need Every day we use things and consume things but how much of what we use and consume do we really need? So, what is the difference between want and need? Well, a need is something that you must have, like food and water and a want is something that you would like to have, like ice cream and jewellery. It's totally ok to want things but recognising the difference between a want and a need can helpful in making decisions. Making sure that all of our needs are met first is important. Things that keep you safe and well should be a priority. A want might be something that you need to save up your pocket money for, have as an occassional treat or something that you know that you can live without if you have to. On the next page draw or list the everyday things that you use or consume and decide if they're a want or a need. wants needs 42
The Difference Between Want and Need Every day we use things and consume things but how much of what we use and consume do we really need? So, what is the difference between want and need? Well, a need is something that you must have, like food and water and a want is something that you would like to have, like ice cream and jewellery. It's totally ok to want things but recognising the difference between a want and a need can helpful in making decisions. Making sure that all of our needs are met first is important. Things that keep you safe and well should be a priority. A want might be something that you need to save up your pocket money for, have as an occassional treat or something that you know that you can live without if you have to. On the next page draw or list the everyday things that you use or consume and decide if they're a want or a need. wants needs 43
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Dress by Frank & Dollys paper dolls by Cassandra Thieme Illustrator 46 little_white_wagon
Dress by Frank & Dollys paperdolls by Cassandra Thieme Illustrator little_white_wagon
Cloudy Wall Hanging You will need: airdry clay rolling pin or jar butter knife toothpick colourful wool 1. Roll the clay out to your desired size so that it's 1cm thick. 2. With the toothpick, draw a cloud shape onto the clay and then cut it out with the knife. 3. Smooth the edges of the clay, you might need to dampen the clay with water to do this. 4. Use the toothpick to make two holes at the top of the cloud (these will be used to hang it with) and some holes at the bottom of the cloud to thread the wool through. You can also use the toothpick to carve a face into the cloud if you like. Leave to dry for three days or until dry. 5. Thread the wool through the holes to make rain. Thread a small piece of wool through the top and tie it in a knot to secure it, then you're ready to hang it up! 48
Cloudy Wall Hanging You will need: airdry clay rolling pin or jar butter knife toothpick colourful wool 1. Roll the clay out to your desired size so that it's 1cm thick. 2. With the toothpick, draw a cloud shape onto the clay and then cut it out with the knife. 3. Smooth the edges of the clay, you might need to dampen the clay with water to do this. 4. Use the toothpick to make two holes at the top of the cloud (these will be used to hang it with) and some holes at the bottom of the cloud to thread the wool through. You can also use the toothpick to carve a face into the cloud if you like. Leave to dry for three days or until dry. 5. Thread the wool through the holes to make rain. Thread a small piece of wool through the top and tie it in a knot to secure it, then you're ready to hang it up! 49