How Maria Montessori made teaching more practical
Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator who developed a pedagogy which is now worldwide. The Montessori Method is generally based on the idea that children learn best when the environment supports their natural desire to acquire skills and knowledge. This approach fosters children's love of learning and encourages independence by providing activities and materials which children use at their own pace. This article explains how this practical approach has become so successful worldwide.
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Board sports for kids in Western Australia
Bring your board during your next visit to Western Australia! From skating to surfing, there are lots of board sports that your children can enjoy in Western Australia.
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How kids yoga aids school readiness
This is the time of year when excited preschoolers and their families go to their ‘Big School’ orientations. Much of the year has been spent learning letters, numbers and alike. All this knowledge is a great foundation; however research shows us that focusing on socio-emotional skills is the best way to set kids up for success. This article outlines how yoga can help your child prepare for starting school.
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Trumpet for Kids
Looking for a loud, gutsy instrument that allows your child to make their mark in the school band?<br><br>By blowing through the mouthpiece and pressing different valves, your child can enjoy making music in a number of different styles!
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Why messy play and mark making is important in early development.
‘Early childhood educators cannot overstate the importance of sensory play in the educational process. It is the foundation of all the skills children will use in school learning to read, write and solve math and science problems. Once a child has these experiences, they are able to draw upon the body memory and cognitive memory of their experiences when faced with new situations.’ (Butcher and Pletcher 2016)
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The Benefits of Joining a Youth Basketball Club: Why Kids Should Get Involved
Being part of a club helps kids understand the importance of setting goals and working hard to achieve them. This is a lesson that can be applied to their academic pursuits, personal goals, and future careers.
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Children learn how to move with confidence
Throwing your 2 or 3 year old into a sporting activity and expecting them to participate fully and follow the rest of the group that have been doing the program for a few months .... it doesn't always work that way.
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Snowboarding Clubs for Kids
What better way to enjoy the snow than with the whole family on the slopes!<br /><br />. Being naturally energetic, participating in winter sports is a great way to burn their energy, while having fun and keeping fit. Snowboarding, introduced in Australia in 1998, is a popular snow sport among kids today.
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Hip Hop Dance for Kids
Are your kids born performers? If they love to dance and perform death defying stunts they might like to channel their energy into hip hop dance routines. Hip hop is a modern style of dance involving a series of moves set to hip hop songs. It's often called urban or street dance and originated on the streets of America in the 1970s. Australian kids quickly took a like to the style!
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Drawing For Kids
If your kids like reading picture books, they might also enjoy drawing!<br><br>They might even become artists when they grow up!
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5 benefits children may gain from learning Taekwon-Do
Taekwon-Do is primarily the Korean art of self defence. It is also a lot more than just learning kicks, punches, blocks and dodges. It can help to improve a person's physical strength, mental concentration and self confidence just to name a few. This article outlines five key benefits children can access by practising Taekwon-Do.
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Rugby league school holiday Activities
Score some goals for Rugby League school holiday activities! Rugby League school holiday activities are continuing to spruce as kids get more exposed to all kinds of sports – including team sports. Rugby League or rugby league football is a full contact sport which originated from England in 1895. Since then, rugby league has been predominantly played in countries like Australia, France, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Tonga.
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Museum for Kids
Let your kids explore strange new worlds at a museum!<br><br>Why not give your kids a chance to time travel into the past and sometimes even the future.
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10 Things Your Child's Gymnastics Coach Wants You to Know
There might be days when your child nails a new skill effortlessly and others when they struggle with something they've done before. It's all part of the learning process.
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Zoos For Kids In Sydney
For a fun and educational day out for the whole family, why not try one of the zoos in Sydney?<br><br> Zoos are a popular family favourite throughout Australia. The zoos in Sydney are some of the best in the world and whether you are a local or a visitor looking for things to do in Sydney, they are well worth a visit!
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Snowboarding for kids in New South Wales
Looking for activities for the holidays during winter season? New South Wales is the best place to spend your family's ski holidays and snowboarding holidays!<br /><br />Snow sports for kids are the most fun activities for kids in NSW. Make sure that your kids experience them.
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Planning a Memorable Low-Budget Kids' Birthday Party
Remember, the most important thing about a kids' birthday party is the joy and memories it brings to your child
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Trapeze For Kids
Join the circus and learn the flying trapeze!<br><br>Originally a circus performance act, the flying trapeze has become a new sport and fitness craze across Australia!
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Viola for kids
Fine tune your kids love of music! Enrol them to viola lessons for kids, and watch their love of music grow as they learn to play classical and contemporary music.
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surf life saving clubs for kids in South Australia
Looking for the perfect beach activities for kids in SA? Try signing them up for surf life saving clubs!<br /><br />Do your kids love the beaches in South Australia? Ensure that they have a great and meaningful time at the beach by joining surf life saving clubs!
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