At what age should my child start learning a musical instrument
As a Kindermusik Educator, this has to be one of the most common question I get asked from parents, especially when their child reaches pre-school and Kindy age. While there are always exceptions, in general, my suggestion to parents is to wait until their child is at least 5 or 6 years old. There are many compelling reasons for this - I've outlined some below - milestones by which most 5 or 6-year olds have or are beginning to achieve.
Read moreAdventure activities for kids
Adventure activities helps make kids imaginative and energetic! Engaging children in adventure games, be it outdoors or indoors, will ensure that your kids are having fun while participating in lively activities!
Read moreTrapeze 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!
Read moreTennis for kids in Melbourne
Learn to ace that serve in Melbourne! Melbourne is one of the best places to learn tennis. It's also home to one of the grand slams of tennis, the Australian Open. Get kids to play tennis in Melbourne now!
Read moreAdventure Parks for Kids
Are you looking for a challenge for the whole family? Why not take the kids to an adventure park this weekend? Adventure parks are like outdoor obstacle courses with a number of activities for kids designed to physically test even the fittest and strongest of children. Usually located in bushland or woods, an adventure park differs from a theme park in that rather than having rides or amusements, it has a number of physical challenges laid out in a sequence.
Read moreCubs For Kids
Make a great leader out of your kids!<br><br>Scouts Australia is a youth organisation for kids and young adults aged 6 to 26. It is part of the worldwide Scouting movement. Scouting was founded in Australia in 1908 by Lord Baden-Powell. Before it used to be just for boys, but starting 1971, they have also been accepting girls.<br><br>Cub Scouts, or Cubs, is part of Scouts Australia. It includes boys and girls cubs aged 7 ® to 11. A group of cubs is called a pack, made up of 20 cub scouts or less. The uniforms of the cubs in Australia are navy blue short sleeved shirts with yellow collar, sleeves, and shoulders.
Read moreWhich martial arts should my child do?
Parents these days are overwhelmed with a choice of activities their children can take part in. With more choice than ever and bombardment on our time which is best? Firstly any activity is better than no activity. Young bodies and minds need stimulation and lots of activity to develop mentally and physically.
Read moreKick-Start the Fun: Soccer School Holiday Activities for Kids
Age-Appropriate Classes: Look for programs tailored to your child's age group. Whether you've got a tiny tot or a tween soccer star in the making, there's a class just for them
Read moreWhy 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)
Read moreSwimming Lessons in Australia
We enrol our children into lessons for many reasons and we continue to look for opportunities to give our children a head start. But a key differentiator between swim schools can simply be the acknowledgement that a child’s learning of independence, safety awareness and love of the water will progress in line with the child’s development capabilities.
Read moreBalance Beam Basics: Tips and Techniques for Young Gymnasts
Explore key tips and techniques for young gymnasts on the balance beam. Covering everything from choosing classes to mental preparation, tailored for parents and carers!
Read moreHow to excel in Martial Arts – outside of the Dojo
The problem seems to be that students are not shown the simple idea behind home training. Hours and hours of training at home is not what the instructor is asking of the student. The key to home training comes back to the same idea mentioned at the top of this article, repetition. This can be a simple 15-minute training session at home done daily or even every second day but it’s this repetition that is key!
Read moreTable tennis for kids in Melbourne
Develop your kids table tennis skills! Melbourne is a great place for your kids to undergo table tennis lessons. When they are ready, they just might get the chance to represent Melbourne and the Commonwealth in the Olympics!
Read more10 Uniquely Exciting Kids Party Venues Across Australia: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Whether your child is an aspiring artist, a sports enthusiast, an animal lover, or a budding scientist, there's a perfect venue waiting to bring their party dreams to life. Embrace the opportunity to celebrate your child's special day in a way that reflects their unique personality and interests, ensuring a party that's both unforgettable and filled with joyous laughter from start to finish.
Read moreSchool Holiday Activities for kids in Sydney
School holidays in New South Wales are never boring with a lot of things to do with kids in Sydney! There are four school holidays in Sydney and NSW. Let your kids enjoy and make the most out of them!
Read moreNational Parks For Kids In The Sydney Region
Get into nature and explore the spectacular national parks in Sydney region!<br><br> Australia is known for its stunning scenery and NSW is no exception. With an abundance of national parks in Sydney region, this area is popular with locals and tourists alike. Grab your hiking shoes and explore for yourself!
Read moreArt For Kids
Foster your kids? creativity by introducing them to the world of art!<br><br>Art can be anything that is a product of creativity. It can refer to painting, pottery, and other visual media. For kids to achieve their minds' full potential, expose them to art!
Read moreSaxophone for Kids
Introduce your kids to music with this well-known wind instrument!<br><br>. If your kid is bored by classical music, the saxophone could be the instrument for them!
Read moreMultisports For Kids
Make an all-around athlete in your kid!<br><br>A kid who plays multisports means that he practises and is good in more than one sport. The most common multisports is the triathlon which includes swimming, cycling, and running. Kids who like adventure sports might also enjoy multisports. Encourage an early start to an active lifestyle!
Read moreCountry dancing for kids
Want something entertaining, upbeat kind of dance for your kids to learn? Then choose country dancing! Australia is known for having a lively dance scene that has evolved rapidly since the colonial times and country dancing has become one of the established dance fashions that is still enjoyed by many today. Let your kids join and add to the liveliness of the dance floor with country dancing!
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