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Welcome to Barinya - an educational and information site for every family!

Barinya is an Australian Aboriginal word meaning Star. It is our aim that our site will become a Guiding Star to families everywhere, wherever they are in their journey through life.

One of our main areas of focus is to help awaken a love of learning throughout life, by providing educational activities with a difference. Our educational activities are designed to stimulate a child's natural curiosity and creativity.

We believe that learning and discovery are an adventure... learning is ongoing... learning is life! New educational activities will be added all the time, so check back regularly. If you have any of your own activities, or other material, that you think might be of interest, please contact us.

We will also be offering useful information via family guides, including; travel, products, books and movies, plus competitions and much more.

So, join us here at Barinya!

NEW EDUCATIONAL LINKS

	Home Education
	Teach at Home
	Jon's Homeschool Resources
	Home School Portal
	Teaching Ideas
	Education Network
	The Old Schoolhouse
	Education Planet
	Best on the Web for Teachers
	Sites for Teachers
+	Sites for Parents (new!)

EDUCATIONAL & HOMESCHOOLING

Educational Activities

Unit Study - Antarctica & The Arctic

Should I Go to University

Is Homeschooling Right for Your Family?

Homeschooling Styles

Homeschooling at High School Age

FAMILY & More...

NEW: Recipes for your Family

> Child Proof Your Home > Baby Proofing Your Home Office or Computer Space
> Cloth vs Disposable Napies > Australian Baby Names

Book Reviews > The Story of Australia | The Australian Garden
Book Reviews > In the Womb | A Home Leaver's Survival Guide
Book Reviews > Recipe for Life | Vegetables for Vitality
Book Review > 1001 Easy Ways for Earth-Wise Living
Book Reviews > Our Babies Have Died | Hearing Voices

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES > PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHY

A few more photography activities have been added to the Educational Activities section. Home educators and teachers alike can enjoy these time saving lesson plans.

All
Photography
Activities

Story Behind the Picture

A Picture Tells a Thousand Words

Photo Illustration

Photo Alphabet

What Letter is This?

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES > ART

ART

We now have some fun art activities listed in the educational activities section of the site. Enjoy some fun learning activities with art!

All Art
Activities

Bin Art

Can You Draw What I Draw

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES > TECHNOLOGY

TECHNOLOGY

We've added some free technology activities to the Educational Activities section. If you have children that love technology then these may be for you!

All
Technology
Activities

Marble Time Machine

All the Right Moves

Can Speedster

Perfect Pendulum

The Amazing Rube Goldberg

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES > MATHS MADE FUN

MATHS MADE FUN

We now have some great new maths activities in the educational activities section. It's maths made fun. Enjoy these time saving free maths activities!

All Maths
Activities

Fabulous Food Fight	Number Mix and Match
Geometric Art	Roll a Picture
Money Challenge

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES > MAGICAL THEME

MAGICAL THEME

Another handful of magical themed activities have been added to the Educational Activities section. If your a parent or educator you will surely want to check out these time saving lesson plans.

All
Magical
Theme
Activities

Wizards Challenge Elusive Triangles

Wizards Challenge Leaf Estimation

Wizards Challenge Measuring Manoevers

Wizards Challenge The Longest Letter

Wizards Neighbourhood Quest

Wizards Squeeze

EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES > MORE...

MORE, RECENTLY ADDED, ACTIVITIES ...

We have added educational activities in the following categories:

Environmental Activities | Science Activities | Animal Activities | Language Activities

Plant Activity > Balloon Terrarium | Living History > Home Made Quill and Ink

All
Activities

From Trash to Eternity	Magnetic Treasure Hunt
Imaginary Creatures	Marvellous Multitudes

MEDIA REVIEWS

Book Reviews	New DVDs
- Charlotte and Me
- Windows Vista for Seniors
Movie Reviews	Movie Release Schedule Australia

MOTHER AND BABY

Maternity Wear	High Chair
Baby Sling	Cot
Prams	Morning Sickness
Cloth Nappy Services	Breast Pumps

TRAVEL GUIDES > SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Wine Tasting Wine Tours South Australia	Adelaide Zoo
Holiday Accommodation Barossa Valley	Camps South Australia
Cheap Holiday Accommodation South Australia	Camping at Wilpena Pound
Holiday Accommodation Adelaide Hills	Rawnsley Park Station
Holiday Accommodation Adelaide	Gorge Wildlife Park
Holiday Accommodation Clare Valley	Stockade Botanical Park
Holiday Accommodation Glenelg	Houseboat Holidays
Port Vincent Accommodation
Unique Holiday Accommodation South Australia
National Park Accommodation South Australia

COMMUNITY GUIDE > SA

Friends of the Flinders Ranges

Flinders Ranges National Park Seasonal Events

Community Australia Guide

WEDDING GUIDES

Wedding Invitations	Wedding Dresses
Money Saving Wedding Tips	Wedding Venues
Wedding Venues South Australia	Wedding Flowers
Marriage Celebrants South Australia	Wedding Cakes
How to Clean a Wedding Dress	Wedding Themes
Engagement Rings	Wedding DVD
Wedding Planners	Wedding Caterers

YOUR SELF & YOUR HEALTH GUIDES

Avon - Work from Home	Stretch Mark Treatment
Life Insurance	Day Spa	Astrology
Tennis Coaching	Lingerie	Cosmetic Surgery
Concert Tickets	Designer Shoes	Designer Handbags
Herbs for Skin Care	Essential Oils and their Benefits
Treadmills	Mountain Bikes	Acupuncture
Fitness Centres	How Do You Respond to a Reaction?
Online Dating	Botox Treatment
Permanent Hair Removal	Chiropractors

FINANCE / MONEY / BUSINESS / HOW TO SAVE MONEY

Income Tax	Money Saving Tips
Managed Funds	Free Money
Promotional Products	Sponsor a Child
Office Furniture	Garage Sales
Money Saving Ideas - Your Finances	Options Trading Courses
Money Saving Ideas - Shopping	Accident Compensation
Money Saving Ideas - Life and Home	Business Cards

SPECIAL DAYS

Party Hire	Party Games Halloween
Costume Hire	Party Theme Halloween
Personalised Gifts for Children	Mothers Day Gifts
Money Saving Ideas for Christmas Making Christmas Gifts with Children Saving Money on Christmas Gifts	Personalised Christmas Ornaments
Childrens Birthday Party Themes	Valentines Day Gifts

GUIDES

Gadgets and Electronics	Finance and Money
Environment	Entertainment
Mother and Baby	Wedding

RETIREMENT

ART & CRAFT

Still looking?

try our...

Barinya Monster Guide!

ENVIRONMENT GUIDES

Create an Energy Efficient Home
Rain Water Tanks	Worm Farms
Grey Water Systems	Garden Mulch
Drought Resistant Lawn	Garden Magazines
Water Saving Devices	Organic Food
Create a Pizza Garden	Hybrid Vehicles
Solar Garden Lights

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Products

Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Bathroom

Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Floors

Environmentally Friendly Cleaning Kitchen

Environmentally Friendly Stain Removal

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION GUIDES

Holiday Accommodation The Grampians	Mystery Flights
Student Accommodation	House Sitting
Camping Equipment	Caravans
Travel Insurance	4WD Tours
Cheap Flights	Boarding Schools

PET FRIENDLY ACCOMMODATION

Pet Friendly Accommodation Victoria
Pet Friendly Accommodation Queensland
Pet Friendly Accommodation South Australia
Pet Friendly Accommodation News South Wales
Pet Friendly Accommodation Northern Territory
Pet Friendly Accommodation Western Australia
Pet Friendly Accommodation Tasmania
Pet Friendly Rentals

PET GUIDES

Flea Control	Dog Training
Pet Insurance	Pet Carriers
Dog Boarding Kennels

ENTERTAINMENT GUIDES

DVD Movies	DVD Box Sets
Family Movies	Dancewear
Simpsons Movie	Costume Hire
TiVo	Go Karts
Dance Schools	Blu-Ray Players

ELECTRONICS & GADGETS GUIDES

Air Conditioners	Internet Banking
Apple iPhone Australia	Google Phone
Broadband	Free MP3 Music
GPS	Free Ringtones
Playstation 3 \| PS3 Games	Wii	Wii Fit
Digital TV \| Home Theatre System	Mobile Phones \| Smartphones
LCD TV	Free iPod
Digital Cameras	Electric Rice Cooker
Cheap Laptops \| Netbooks	Dreamweaver CS3
Webcams	Video Cameras
TIVO	Vacuum Cleaners
DSLR Cameras	Home Security
Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 Australia	MP3 Players \| MP4 Players

YOUR HOME GUIDES

Buying a House	Self Storage
Real Estate Australia	Swimming Pools
Home Loans	Spa Baths
Pay Off a Home Loan Faster	Home Insurance
Decluttering and Cleaning Tips	Sewing Machines
Decluttering and Cleaning - Two Minute Dash	Roller Shutters
Solar Hot Water	Termite Removal

MORE HOME GUIDES

Slow Cookers		Educational Scholarships
Dishwashers		Clothes Dryers
Fridges and Freezers		Home Insulation
Ovens	Aprons	Gate Automation
Washing Machines		Carpet
Curtains		Paving
Cooktops		Electrical Services

CAR GUIDES

Cheap Tyres	Car Insurance
Used Cars	Car Auctions

Barinya run many competitions each month click the link below to see what we're currently giving away!
>> Current Competitions

New Education / Homeschooling Feeds

	Open Question: Where can I find free audio books to improve my english?
	I know there is lots of free audio books on the web but I do not want originals, I need easier ones like stage 4 or 5.

	Open Question: how much is it to get home schooled in the uk? and how do i find out about it: :)?
	i hate school, ive moved about and i never settle anywhere.. i dont want to go to school and i wanna know about home schooling? im 14 btw ;)

	Open Question: my time table for the new year?
	Hi there, I want to make a time table for my nw year to school. But I need helps and tips. Okay these are the info that you may need to help me I am studying in 6th grade in saudi arabia(I am studying in an american school) My school starts from 8.30 and ends at 3.00 pm. I also need to have sometime to sit with my parents. P.S. because my parents are teachers in collage we only have time to meet each other in weekdays at night and during our weekends we have all day to sit together

	Open Question: Just about to start my first day of homeschooling? :(?
	Well basically i got really ill in the summer and i have to spend the next year at home doing work here whilst trying to get better. I'm so bummed out because i was really looking foward to starting my new school, and now I have to stay here and im worried im just gonna waste the next year away =/ All my friends are at school all day and we get lots of work so they cant really hang out with me that much. Can anyone please give me any tips at all to survive the next year stuck in here being ill? Like i cant get a job or volunteer or go out that much either cause im obviously too ill to do stuff like that :P anyway yeah thanksss:)

	Open Question: Is it possible for me to take online classes?
	Okay so I just got my schedule for high school and down at the bottom it says: Online Courses (OL) only appear for students taking an Online class. So I was wondering if that means that I could take online classes. I'm not trying to get out of dealing with high school or anything I just want to know if it's a possibility. I just moved here and I have no idea how to get to school and my parents can't take me because they work and my little brother and sister both go to school at different times (my sister goes in at 8:00 and my brother goes in at 9:00) and I'm suppose to be in school by 7:50 so if I could take online classes it would be better for my family and I. I've also gotten left back this year too so to take online classes would help me a lot more than being in a room full of people and not getting the help I need. Please answer this. I really need help. I really have no idea what I'm going to do if online classes isn't an option... Thank you for your time. I'm going to ninth grade and I will be attending Albany High School

	Open Question: Express as ratios and then simplify your answer?
	Make sure you work with the same units for both numbers A) 700ml to 10ml B) 3 hours to 45 minutes C) 2.5km to 125m


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