Tips to encourage your child to practice playing a musical instrument
It never ceases to amaze me how much difficulty some parents find in encouraging their child to practice playing a musical instrument. Very few younger aged students will practice of their own volition. Not many five year old kids will say to their parents “Now please excuse me, I am about to head into my room to practice the piano for the next hour or two”. However, we have found that the more actively parents are involved, the more the child will feel there is a reason to practice.
Read moreTheme Play Park for Kids
You don't have to talk your kids into a visit to a theme park! <br><br>They are very popular kids' activities attractions in Australia, with some of the oldest ones dating back to the early 1900s.
Read moreCeramics for kids in Melbourne
Do your kids stare in wonder at the sculptures in art galleries? Do they love lego and building blocks? If so, they might like to express themselves creatively through the 3D medium of pottery and ceramics!
Read moreReptile Park for Kids
Your child can get up close and personal with their favourite scaly creatures!<br><br>Very popular with crocodile and snake loving kids and adults alike, a reptile park can be a fun and educational experience for the whole family!
Read moreBringing Magic to Your Child's Birthday
Host an Enchanted Forest-themed birthday for kids, featuring whimsical decorations, magical activities, magicians, themed snacks, and an unforgettable birthday cake.
Read moreAustralian Football (AFL) for Kids
Australian Football is a great team sport, both physical and technical. Your kid will develop both his strategic and team skills, and maybe make a lot of friends!
Read moreCalisthenics for kids in Brisbane
Encourage health and fitness to kids through fun exercise activities like calisthenics! Kids need to participate in physical activities on a regular basis. Do your kids get the right amount of exercise and physical activity?
Read moreHow to help children learn more through creativity
Our children are becoming less creative than those of a few decades ago and it could be affecting their ability to learn. Studies have shown the children’s creativity tends to decrease with age. Most notably from kindergarten to grade three.<br> Using imagination and creativity is vital to children’s individual mental health and this article shares how you can encourage your child to be more creative.
Read moreRugby League for Kids
A great team sport for your kids who want to get physical! Rugby League provides many benefits,but the major thing it brings is the coordination, communication and strategy your children will have to develop while playing with teammates.
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 moreBoard Games For Kids
Enjoy the weekends by playing fun and educational board games with the whole family!<br><br>. Age appropriate board games are great learning tools for kids. Bring out those old board games and play with your kids!
Read morePicking a martial arts school can be hard
I've been doing martial arts for over 20 years now and the challenges faced by parents back then are the same today. You want your child to do martial arts because you believe that it will help them in an aspect of their life. Maybe it's confidence, fitness, protection or interpersonal skills. These tips will help you choose the best martial arts school for your kid.
Read moreBASICS FIRST - WHY WE TEACH TRICKS LAST AT OUR COACHING CLINICS
Over the years, I've focused more and more on the core, basic skills in BMX - and the more we develop these, the more I've found that young riders can learn tricks faster and safer down the line. Regularly, this means pulling people back from trying something - and saying "slow down, you're not there yet". This is now what our entire coaching method at Rampfest is built around.
Read moreDIY Cube Bubbles
Bubbles are usually round, right? But they don't have to be! Spending quality time with my kids is the most important task of my week. But with all the other things I need to do, playing Barbie dolls or hide and go seeks seems a rip off of my time and let's just say it, it gets boring fast. Because my passion is all things sciencey, I naturally want to share my love of the exploration of life with them.
Read moreBeading - is it just fun or a learning opportunity?
While engaging in this fun activity children are also learning or further developing a number of important skills including design, hand eye co-ordination, patterning and more. This article explains each of the skills your child could learn through beading in more detail.
Read moresoccer clubs for kids in Brisbane
Get your kids to achieve and active and healthy lifestyle. Get them to join soccer clubs!<br /><br />. Soccer, or association football, is one of the most popular sports played by children today, not only in Australia, but all over the world.
Read moreBush Walking for Kids
Help your kids experience the wonders of the Australian bush!<br><br>Why not “go bush” this weekend?
Read moreIce Skating for Kids
Carefree kids will love gliding on ice!<br /><br />Ice skating is among the popular winter sports for kids, together with skiing and snowboarding. With ice skating, they get to have more opportunities to enjoy the cold.
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 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!
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