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.
Read moreYouth Centres for Kids
Looking for somewhere your kids can spend time and learn new skills?
Read moreCard games for kids
Fun games for all kinds of children and for all occasions! Looking for a fun and inexpensive pastime? Card games are played with a standard deck of cards which normally include 52 unique cards and sometimes a joker card. The national card game of Australia is Five Hundred, while other games like Euchre, Crazy Eights and Oh Hell are also widely played in the region.
Read moreWhat Age Can Children Start to Go to Playgroup?
For babies, the experience is more about sensory play and social interaction with adults. As they grow into toddlers, playgroups become a space for them to explore, play, and start developing their social skills.
Read more5 things you can do to set your child up for a great cricket season
Not every game of cricket is a winner, but with the right preparation you can help your child to feel like a winner every time! These five tips will help you to encourage your child into the sport and ensure they feel supported and successful.
Read moreHow to motivate your child to learn a second language
Learning a second language is a fun exploration of another culture. Children learning a second language gain advantages in having better problem solving skills, improved language skills including their first language, and overall higher academic performance compared to their peers who are monolinguals. They would also enjoy better university and career opportunities.
Read moreBirdwatching is much more than ticking off a list
Birds are not just pretty objects that happen to move around. They are living creatures – quite extraordinary living creatures in fact, with a rather complicated anatomy associated with flight, better eyesight than humans, more intelligence than they’re often given credit for, with a great variety of social structures, and many kinds of ecological relationships with other species. and the ecosystem generally by quietly sitting and watching, even if it is a species you’ve seen many times before.
Read moreFinding the Right Time: When to Start Your Child in Karate Classes & Lessons
Karate can be an excellent way to channel their energy, teach them self-control, and boost their self-esteem. Plus, the social aspect of Karate schools helps them make friends while learning.
Read moreFrench horn for kids
Get your kids to play tantalizing sounds on the French horn! The modern orchestral brass French horn originated from early hunting horns and was only used as a musical instrument starting the 16th century. It slowly grew popular in orchestras after musicians began using the French horn as an instrument. Let your kids stand out with this instrument!
Read moreSports parties for kids
Celebrate your kid’s next birthday with sports parties! Let them sweat it out with other kids while celebrating.
Read moreThe importance of poetry in your child's life
World Poetry Day was hosted globally on Tuesday, 21 March and it’s a good opportunity to talk about the important role poetry plays in child development.
Read moreSchool Holiday Programs for Kids
Are you looking for a way to entertain your kids during the summer holidays?
Read moreFamily Holidays in Western Australia
Find the perfect destination for your family holiday!<br><br>The Australian holidays are perfect occasions to spend quality time with the family.
Read moreBoxing for kids
Boxing is an exciting sport, even for kids! Are you interested in getting your kids into a martial art? Introduce them to boxing!
Read moreChoosing the Right Karate Dojo for Your Child
Many dojos offer trial classes to allow potential students to experience the training firsthand. Take advantage of these opportunities to see how your child responds to the environment and teaching style. Trial classes can help you make an informed decision about whether the Karate dojo is the right fit for your child.
Read moreAccordion teachers
Get your kids to play folk tunes on the accordion! The modern version of the accordion is played by compressing or expanding the instruments bellows while pressing buttons or keys, causing valves (pallets) to open, allowing air to flow across strips of brass or steel. For fun and quirky kids, the accordion is the perfect instrument!
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 moreSurf Lifesaving Clubs for Kids
Get fit, make friends and learn valuable water safety skills at a life saving club! <br><br>As well as teaching kids to be life savers, they also involve beach and water sports.
Read morePaddle Sports For Kids
Let your kids paddle around in the water for a relaxing way to keep fit!<br><br> Paddle sports involve paddling a boat or board with a specially designed paddle on a river, lake or ocean. With a number of different types of paddle sports to choose from, your child can pick whatever suits them best!
Read moreBoard Sports For Kids
Encourage your kids to go outside and play!<br><br>Staying inside the house the whole day and just playing video games, watching TV, and other similar kids activities are bad for their health. Keep them healthy and active with board sports!
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