Curating Self-Expression
Starting this April, and running right up until June 1st, we’re curating all forms of self-expression. We’ll be dancing, storytelling, playing, making, all on the basis of exploring and encouraging the skills required for children to employ and enjoy… self-expression!
But why is self-expression so important? We’re glad you asked!
When children learn to express themselves, it fosters creativity (of course) but it also builds confidence and emotional intelligence, empowering them to communicate their ideas and feelings, develop an identity and belonging and enhance critical thinking.
Studies show that practicing forms of self-expression in our early years builds skills that enhance our lives well into our adulthood.
Studies also show that self-expression is a vital component of a child’s development as it fosters creativity, individuality, and emotional intelligence. Through self-expression, children learn to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and ideas in various forms, whether it be through art, music, storytelling, or play. This process allows them to explore and understand their own identities, preferences, and strengths, laying the foundation for self-awareness and confidence. By encouraging self-expression, caregivers and educators provide children with a safe space to freely express themselves without fear of judgment, promoting a sense of autonomy and self-esteem.
Lastly, self-expression plays a crucial role in enhancing cognitive and social skills. When children express themselves, they engage in critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making, as they navigate the process of articulating their thoughts and emotions. Moreover, self-expression facilitates communication and empathy, as children learn to understand and respect the perspectives of others while expressing their own. Through collaborative activities and shared creative experiences, children develop interpersonal skills, build relationships, and cultivate a sense of belonging within their communities. Ultimately, embracing self-expression empowers children to navigate the complexities of the world with authenticity, resilience, and compassion.
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FREE entry for grandparents - Woohoo!! Just two weeks left to celebrate “Forever Young February” @ MoPA!!
Chinese (Traditional):
MoPA 將在二月份舉辦三天的特別活動，和維多利亞州的華人朋友們一起享受語言之美。
MoPA中文日：
2月17日 星期一在 Sandringham
2月19日 星期三在 Thomastown
2月21日 星期五在 Geelong
當天， 我們會換上時髦的中文歌， 一起閱讀中文的兒童讀本，我們要把博物館裡的所有音樂和所有的文字都變成中文。
還有, 千萬別錯過我們的熱舞派對！
如果你喜歡中文這個語言，或者這是你熟悉的文化，不妨在這一天, 帶上你的親朋好友們來拜訪MoPA ，跟著MoPA的哥哥姊姊們一起享受中文的語言薰陶。
當天會有三場活動，位子有限，記得上我們的網站預約買票哦！我們 MoPA見 ！
Chinese (Simplified):
MoPA将在二月份举办三天的特别活动，与维多利亚州的华人朋友们一起享受语言之美。
MoPA中文日：
2月17日 星期一在 Sandringham
2月19日 星期三在 Thomastown
2月21日 星期五在 Geelong
那天，我们会换上时髦的中文歌，一起阅读中文的儿童读物，我们要把博物馆里的所有音乐和所有文字都变成中文。
还有，千万别错过我们的热舞派对！
如果你喜欢中文这个语言，或者这是你熟悉的文化，不妨在这一天，带上你的亲朋好友们来参观MoPA，跟随MoPA的哥哥姐姐们一起享受中文的语言薰陶。
当天会有三场活动，位子有限，记得在我们的网站上预订买票！我们MoPA见！
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English:
In February we are going to have some very special days at MoPA to celebrate Victoria’s enormous Chinese community.
Chinese Community Days:
Mon 17th Feb in Sandringham
Wed 19th Feb in Thomastown
Fri 21st Feb in Geelong
We will dance at our dance party to Chinese childrens music, our books will be read in chinese languages, and even our signage will be translated. So if you’d like to get together with other families of the Chinese community, we’ll see you down here at MoPA! We expect these days to be very popular, but we do only have limited space available, so please be sure to jump online and book now to secure your spot. See you all then!
PS - Stay tuned for MORE cultural celebrations at MoPA. Comment below with your ideas and requests!!
x MoPA
…jussst casually droppin’ our new favourite video of 2025!!!
All the beautiful advice (in this video) is FREE… And so too are tickets to MoPA for all grandparents — for all of FEB!! Love you all. x
Mid-Term ART CLASS Enrolments: Now Open!
“This week at MoPA’s AFTERNOON ART CLASSES we learned about Yayoi Kusama. We created spotty mushrooms, met our new teachers, made friends with our classmates, and earned some very special rewards!”
Term 1 runs for 8 weeks, and there is still 7 weeks left - so if you’d like to join the fun mid-term (and pay only for the remaining classes!!) enrolments are now open. Head to www.mopa.com.au or call us on 1800 00 66 72 to learn more!
x MoPA
Grandparents are FREE for FEB!! ❤️
Yep. That’s right. FREE. So what are we waiting for? Let’s get out there and cut some intergeneration shapes on the MoPA D-floor!!
To celebrate the beautiful role grandparents play in our lives and our families, we’ve decided to rename February to “Forever Young February” here at MoPA.
Now… The bouncers are under strict instruction to shuffle all grandparents to the front of the queue - and waive their ticket price... All. February. Long!
Note: We do still require that grandparents book online - but only to help us manage the comfy capacity limitations we maintain at MoPA (ticket prices at the checkout for grandparents are $0).
And so - Meemaw, Nene, Gigi, Glam, Pa, Zayde, Pop, Babu, Grandad, Gramps and Abuelo - we’ll see you ALL on the dance floor at MoPA this FEB, to show these young folk how that chicken dance SHOULD be done! 💃🕺🐔🎉
Term 1 Art Classes start in just 2 weeks (Feb 3rd)!! 🥳
Our Thomastown, Sandringham and Geelong Museum’s ALL still have a handful of spaces left for the Monday and Tuesday afternoon classes. Do NOT miss out - jump onto the website now to secure your enrolment in the 8 week Term 1 program!! 😘
This is going to be FUUUUNNNNN!!!!
