Turning Chaos into Coordination Since Forever.
Where Movement Begins and Confidence Takes Flight
Join Nigel the Magpie and Sasha the Sugar Glider as they guide little legends across Adelaide through playful, purposeful movement — one jump, one glide, and one smile at a time.
From the playgrounds of Adelaide to the curious corners of early learning centres, Nigel the Magpie and Sasha the Sugar Glider are on a mission — to help little learners jump, glide, balance, and grow.
Through fun, story-led sessions, these two beloved mascots guide children aged 2–5 through the essential building blocks of movement. Whether it’s Nigel leading the first joyful jump or Sasha challenging kids to stretch and glide with confidence, every wobble is part of the learning.
Together, they’re not just teaching skills — they’re creating a movement culture that helps children across Adelaide move with purpose and play with heart.
Movement is the first language of learning.
At Mini Magpies, we believe every hop, skip and jump lays the foundation for lifelong confidence, coordination and curiosity. Our mission is to equip early learning centres with the tools, training and joyful energy they need to deliver high-impact movement experiences — every day, in every room.
Led by Nigel the Magpie and supported by EYLF-aligned resources, we help educators turn ordinary floor time into extraordinary growth time.
Nigel the Magpie
Ages 2-3
Nigel introduces children to the joyful world of movement by building the foundations of coordination, balance and body awareness. Through simple actions like jumping, marching, crawling and landing, Nigel helps toddlers explore space, rhythm and control. His playful energy encourages imitation and experimentation, making every hop and skip a step toward confidence. With Nigel, movement is discovery — gentle, guided, and full of wonder.
Sasha the Sugar Glider
Ages 4-5
Sasha supports older preschoolers as they refine and combine movement skills in more complex ways. She focuses on agility, direction changes, striking, kicking, and controlled leaping — helping children build muscular strength, reaction time, and teamwork through imaginative challenges. Sasha invites children to take risks, stretch their physical limits, and glide toward readiness for sport and school. With Sasha, movement becomes adventure — fast, creative, and full of purpose.
What We Offer to Help Your Little Learners Move, Grow, and Shine
Whether you’re looking for an engaging incursion, educator training, or a complete movement system you can run in-house, Mini Magpies has a solution built for your centre, your educators, and your children.
Classes
Fun, play-based sessions led by us at your centre
We bring the movement mats, music, and Nigel the Magpie — you enjoy 30–45 minutes of structured activity where kids build physical literacy while laughing, jumping, and growing in confidence.
Teacher Professional Development
Empowering your educators to deliver movement with ease.
We train your team with practical, hands-on sessions designed to help educators confidently lead developmentally appropriate movement sessions that align with EYLF outcomes.
Movement Package
Everything your team needs to run Mini Magpies sessions independently.
Includes our lesson packs, task cards, Nigel or Sasha plushie, visual cues, music suggestions, and a setup guide to make movement part of your weekly routine.
Subscription Model
A complete movement ecosystem delivered term by term.
Centres receive new lessons, equipment add-ons, printable games, and seasonal themes — plus optional educator support and access to our movement coach network when you need backup.
About Us
We’re building the future — one kick and one jump at a time.
Mini Magpies is a movement and play-based program designed to help little learners move with purpose, confidence and joy. Led by our mascot Nigel the Magpie, we support early learning centres with ready-to-go resources, educator training, and active learning that sticks.
Building Little Legends… One Wobble at a Time.
Because every jump, skip and stumble is a step toward confidence, coordination, and joy.
My name is Riza Jusary — I’m a Physical Educator of 20 years and the founder of Mini Magpies, a movement-based programme that helps children aged 2–5 develop foundational skills through structured play.
With years of experience in teaching and multisport programmes, I understand what centres need: a programme that’s simple to deliver, EYLF-aligned, and genuinely engaging for children. That’s why Mini Magpies isn’t just a resource — it’s a system. We offer ready-to-run lesson packs, educator PD, and playful mascots like Nigel the Magpie that kids connect with immediately.
My mission is to empower educators to confidently lead physical literacy experiences — even if they’ve never taught “movement” before. Because with the right tools, every room can become a space where little legends grow.
Get to know our Team
At Mini Magpies, we believe movement is more than just play — it’s the foundation for confidence, growth, and lifelong wellbeing. Behind every session are two passionate educators and coaches who bring decades of experience to every jump, kick, and high five.
Riza Jusary
Founder
Rajan
Co Founder
Frequently Asked Questions
We aim to address common concerns and queries that parents, caregivers, and educators may encounter.
Mini Magpies is created for children aged 2 to 5 years, with Nigel the Magpie leading movement discovery for toddlers, and Sasha the Sugar Glider guiding more advanced movement play for older preschoolers.
Not at all! We provide everything you need in our Movement Package — including visual task cards, simple props, and our Nigel plushie. Many activities can be run with items you already have at your centre.
Yes! The program is designed to be educator-friendly. Our Professional Development (PD) sessions equip your team with the confidence and tools to run structured movement sessions without needing a specialist.
Absolutely. We offer conducted classes where a trained Mini Magpies coach runs the sessions at your centre. This is perfect if you're getting started or want to see the program in action before taking it in-house.
Our term-based subscription includes fresh movement lesson packs, extension games, printables, and seasonal themes. Premium tiers also include equipment top-ups, plushies, and optional backup coaching.
Each activity is designed to align with EYLF outcomes — especially Outcome 1.2 (confidence and agency) and Outcome 3.2 (physical wellbeing). Our resources also support documentation and observations.
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Contact Us
Address
31 Verdeilho Cct, Old Reynella SA 5161, Australia
Phone
+61476986725
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