Let’s draw baby shark and the shark family! Ruva had so much fun drawing the shark family in this tutorial from Even Kids Can Draw. You can find them on Youtube the link is in our description below. The tutorial involves using simple shapes that kids are already familiar with and bringing them together so… Continue reading How to draw baby shark and the shark family
Tag: 2020
Kirkhill Forest Trails Aberdeenshire
Just before lockdown Sarura Kids went to one of our favourite places for a forest walk. Kirkhill Forest is in Aberdeenshire in Scotland and is a great place for mountain bike trails as well as walking trails.As you see in the video there are some seriously steep hills that are great for some serious biking.… Continue reading Kirkhill Forest Trails Aberdeenshire
African Countries of the Alphabet
Can you name an African country for each letter of the alphabet?Ruva and Mandy want you to try with them!Today we are going to see how many African countries we can name from the alphabet.Join along and name them with us! African Countries of the Alphabet with Sarura Kids Do you enjoy our world discovery… Continue reading African Countries of the Alphabet
Things to do with kids at Aberdeen Art gallery
Ever since the Aberdeen Art gallery reopening we have been going there almost every week. It’s a fantastic space and there’s lots to keep children amused and learning and experimenting with art in their own way. The middle floor of the art gallery is a magical place for kids to come and explore as it… Continue reading Things to do with kids at Aberdeen Art gallery
Gogo Alice plays the mbira
Gogo Alice is learning how to play the mbira for the first time today.She took a tutorial online and in next to no time she is ready to play the thumb piano.This instrument makes very unique music and is very special in Shona culture.Hear more about its relevance and where it is played in this… Continue reading Gogo Alice plays the mbira
What is mbira or thumb piano?
What is mbira or thumb piano? This week saw a mbira Google DoodleWe are so excited to see such beautiful attention brought to the world by Google on what the mbira is. We loved the animation as well as the chance for anyone around the world to play a mbira virtually. In Zimbabwe the mbira… Continue reading What is mbira or thumb piano?
How to make a DIY face mask
Let’s make a DIY face mask today. This no-sew face mask is easy to make and you can recycle any old clothing you have lying around to make it. You can also make a matching mask for your existing outfits.Gogo Alice has kindly made a quick step by step tutorial for us on how to… Continue reading How to make a DIY face mask
Meet Gogo Alice
Let’s meet Gogo AliceShe tells the most amazing stories or ngano here on Sarura Kids.Today in our video Gogo is going to tell you a little bit about herself.This video is in Shona. Shona is a Bantu language spoken in Zimbabwe, Africa. Meet Gogo Alice from Sarura Kids April 2020 Do you enjoy our Shona… Continue reading Meet Gogo Alice
Easter Egg Hunt with Sarura Kids
Happy Easter 2020 to you all from all of us at Sarura Kids.Today Ano and Vongai went for an Easter egg hunt around the house. A few surprises were hidden around the back yard and Ano had to run around and find them.It was loads of fun and a beautiful warm and sunny day too.… Continue reading Easter Egg Hunt with Sarura Kids
Mavambo Part Two
Hello kids Remember that mavambo means beginnings?Today we are going to learn animal names in Shona.We will have some funny animals as well as interesting cute animals that you can find either living in the house with you or outside in the yard, the farm, or in the wild.Can you tell which animals live in… Continue reading Mavambo Part Two