Time to GET GRUBBY this year at school

Fraser Coast Regional Council has teamed up with dirtgirlworld and Get Grubby TV to offer the Get Grubby Program to all early learning centres, family day cares and primary schools on the Fraser Coast for free!

The program, is a set of teaching material for educators to guide children to get outside, get grubby, connect with nature and make better environmental choices.

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said that the program was built around concepts that families value.

“We know that early childhood educators and schools are always looking for practical and fun ideas and activities that encourage getting to know nature, inspire great recycling, support growing food and celebrate ‘reducing’,” he said.

“This educational material is championed by ABC kid stars dirtgirl, scrapboy and Costa the Garden Gnome.”

The fun learning materials includes videos, songs, printables, games and hands on activities.

There are 10 units in the program. Most of them coincide with world events such as World Environment Day and National Recycling Week. There’s lots of fun activities to choose from on each topic including games, crafts, quizzes, music, videos and drama.

For more information on the Get Grubby Program visit the website at www.getgrubbyprogram.com.

“Designed for young children this program helps our learning communities grow together, caring for nature from now and into the future,” Cr Seymour said.

“Council is excited to be able to offer this award-winning program valued at $1500 per subscription for free.”

To get involved contact ange@dirtgirlworld.com for more information about how to sign up and mention Fraser Coast Regional Council.