OFM Mid-Morning Magic

Mid-Morning Magic

Mid-Morning Magic with Yolanda Maartens, weekdays, 09:00 - 12:00
Daily English South Africa Education · Leisure
577 Episodes
512 – 532

#OFMKinderhoekie: Die Covid-19 storie geskryf in sentraal Suid-Afrika

Die Covid 19 storie is geskryf deur senior maatskaplike werker by Vrystaat Versorging in Aksie, Joline Delport van Welkom. Haar doel was om van die mites wat bestaan oor Covid 19 aan te spreek op so wyse dat kinders en tieners dit ook kan verstaan. Ek gesels met haar oor…
9 Jul 2020 2AM 2 min

Jungle Beat the movie has just made us proudly South African

I chat to Rita Mbanga one of the producers of the film, Jungle Beat. She is from Sunrise Productions who are a proudly South African company and one of the teams involved in this incredible project. She tells us who all was involved in the creation of the feature film…
7 Jul 2020 5AM 4 min

#OFMKidsCorner - It's great being a duck: Part 2

Wow, It’s great being a duck by Joan Rankin Lillee won't learn to swim or fly -- she'd much rather stay on land. While her brothers and sisters are learning how to use their webs in the water, little Lillee waddles off into the woods. There, she meets a furry…
2 Jul 2020 5AM 3 min

#OFMKidsCorner - It's great being a duck: Part 1

Wow, It’s great being a duck by Joan Rankin Lillee won't learn to swim or fly -- she'd much rather stay on land. While her brothers and sisters are learning how to use their webs in the water, little Lillee waddles off into the woods. There, she meets a furry…
2 Jul 2020 5AM 4 min

#OFMKidsCorner - The sky is falling down: Part 2

In this traditional story we meet a bunch of farm animals who are convinced by a chicken that the sky is falling down. Here is part 2. The story is provided by NaliBali https://www.nalibali.org/story-library/multilingual-stories/the-sky-falling-down
26 Jun 2020 2AM 2 min

#OFMKidsCorner - The sky is falling down: Part 1

In this traditional story we meet a bunch of farm animals who are convinced by a chicken that the sky is falling down. Here is part 1. The story is provided by NaliBali https://www.nalibali.org/story-library/multilingual-stories/the-sky-falling-down
25 Jun 2020 2AM 2 min

Make a difference - "Feed a Child" celebrates 10 years

Feed a Child’s vision is to eradicate poverty in a sustainable manner. As a National Body they assist other NGO’s to not only be as effective as possible, but also to become sustainable and economically active. Feed a Child currently has an impact on the lives of approximately 10 000…
23 Jun 2020 2AM 3 min

#OFMKidsCorner - Baby has hiccups: Part 2

Baby has hiccups. The family members try different ways of getting rid of the hiccups. Who is able to find a cure? The main concepts that are carried throughout the telling and teaching of the story include family members and action words (verbs). Additional concepts include problem solving. The story…
18 Jun 2020 2AM 3 min

#OFMKidsCorner - Baby has hiccups: Part 1

Hic, hic, hiccups... Author: Dianne Hofmeyr Baby has hiccups. The family members try different ways of getting rid of the hiccups. Who is able to find a cure? The main concepts that are carried throughout the telling and teaching of the story include family members and action words (verbs). Additional…
17 Jun 2020 2AM 3 min

Helping your pets cope with you returning to work during lockdown level 3

Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS provides pet owners with tips for the time after the lockdown restrictions have been eased or ended. People in many countries are currently spending significantly more time at home, which is particularly beneficial for pets. While pets can provide emotional support and company in…
10 Jun 2020 3AM 4 min

#OFMKinderhoekie - Burg die boer: Deel 2

Burg die boer is nogals nors en grom en brom orals op die plaas. Maar...iets vreemd gebeur met sy kop...die plaasdiere moet pasop! Luister gerus hier na die laaste deel van die storie. Die storie word gedeel met die komplimente van Nali Bali.
10 Jun 2020 3AM 3 min

#OFMKinderhoekie: Burg die boer - Deel 1

Burg die boer is nogals nors en grom en brom orals op die plaas. Maar...iets vreemd gebeur met sy kop...die plaasdiere moet pasop! Luister gerus hier. Die storie word gedeel met die komplimente van Nali Bali.
9 Jun 2020 2AM 3 min

#OFMKidsCorner - The lion and the monkey: Part 2

In this traditional African story we learn two valuable lessons: trust and gratitude. Will the monkey help the lion? Will the lion find his own way to face his problem? Listen to Part 2, to find out. Author: Ikeogu Oke Story made possible by Nali Bali. The story is available…
8 Jun 2020 3AM 2 min

#OFMKidsCorner - The lion and the monkey: Part 1

In this traditional African story we learn two valuable lessons: trust and gratitude. Will the monkey help the lion? Will the lion find his own way to face his problem? Listen here to find out. Author: Ikeogu Oke Story made possible by Nali Bali. The story is available in English,…
5 Jun 2020 2AM 3 min

#OFMKidsCorner - A platform your kids can access to read stories aloud

Nali Bali have created a Whatsapp platform that kids, parents and caregivers can access by means of a simple chat. These stories are aimed at getting children to read aloud and are available in many of our official languages as mother tongue reading is so important. Send the word "stories"…
1 Jun 2020 2AM 2 min

#OFMKidsCorner - Celebrities read James & the giant peach - Episode 2

Bedtime stories just received a revamp. During this lockdown celebrities have joined their voices to read Roald Dahl's "James & the giant peach" to the amusement of viewers, readers and listeners - these celebrities make it their own. Celebrities including Chris and Liam Hemsworth, Ryan Reynolds, Meryl Streep, Benedict Cumberbatch,…
27 May 2020 2AM 4 min
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