Children and Sport: Nurturing Little Champions
From enhancing flexibility to building strength, these classes are a fantastic way to get your child moving. Plus, they learn balance and coordination, crucial skills at this tender age.
Read moreFamily Fun with a Kick: Karate for Kids and Parent Participation
Karate for kids isn't just about learning self-defense; it's about creating lasting memories and forging stronger family bonds.
Read morePhysical Culture for Kids
Kids can bounce, stretch and jump their way to fitness!<br><br>Your kids could even find themselves competing at a national level!
Read moreFinding the Perfect Swimming Coach for Your Kids in Australia
Arrange a meeting with potential swimming coaches to discuss their teaching philosophy, lesson plans, and their experience working with children. This interaction will help you gauge the coach's compatibility with your child's personality and learning style. A caring and enthusiastic swimming instructor will build a strong rapport with your child, making the learning process enjoyable.
Read moreJewellery Making Activities for Kids
If your kids like to be creative, they will love making their own jewellery!
Read moreNational Parks for Kids
Looking for an adventure in the great outdoors? Head to your local national park! A national park is a government protected reserve designed to help preserve Australian wildlife or plants. These are usually open to the public and may offer a number of family activities including camping, hiking, boating and swimming.
Read moreChess for Kids
Let your child test their tactical thinking with chess - the ultimate game of strategy!<br><br>Many studies have discovered that playing chess at an early age does increase a child’s mental fortitude, and overall health.
Read moreOutdoor activities for kids in Norhern Territory
Spending the school holidays in Northern Territory? Experience the real Australian outback with the outdoor activities for the family!<br /><br />Known as the “real outback,” Northern Territory, or NT, best represents what Australia is known for. With vast open spaces and lots of natural attractions, there are a wide range of outdoor activities for kids in NT!
Read moreHow to Prepare for a Magic Show - Part 1
The young < a href "https://www.activeactivities.com.au/directory/category/parties/party-entertainment-and-themes/magicians/"> magician </a>just starting out will no doubt feel the compulsion to string some tricks together and present them to an audience. He/she will need to know how to prepare for a Magic Show.
Read moreA Guide to Golf Lessons
Ensure you have comfortable athletic wear, shoes and an eagerness to learn with an open mind. Your instructor will likely provide any additional equipment needed, not required initially but having your own set of clubs is a good investment as you progress in your golfing journey.
Read moreHow 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 moreFace Painting for Kids
Have you ever organised a face painting party? Either hire a face painter or do it yourself, you can check out all tips and information on how to make this party successful!
Read moreMy Top 10 Party Hints and Tips..
Make sure you have people to help run games, serve the food, hand out party favours and keep an eye on the kids, it is almost impossible to host a party and run one at the same time.
Read moreSchool Holiday Programs for Kids
Are you looking for a way to entertain your kids during the summer holidays?
Read moreAFL Skills and Coaching Tips
We thought it would be super helpful to parents of kids (aged 6-13 years) if we provided you will access to four different AFL games and activities that you can use with your kids any time of the AFL season. This will help you to support their desire to continually develop their AFL skills and AFL game sense. This article teaches awkward marking, contest marking, accuracy competition and triangle kicking.
Read moreIndoor Cricket For Kids
Get your kids to play indoor cricket!<br><br>Indoor cricket is a fast paced and simpler version of the regular cricket game. It is played by players of all ages and genders on local, national, and international levels. It is one of the four most popular sports in Australia along with rugby, AFL and horse racing. There are more than 100 indoor cricket centres in Australia with 200,000 participants. Australia also dominates the Indoor Cricket World Cup and has not lost ever since it started in 1995.
Read moreThe Basics of Gymnastics: A Beginner's Guide for Kids
Celebrate your child's efforts and progress, no matter how small. Positive reinforcement boosts their self-esteem and encourages them to keep striving for improvement.
Read moreKarate vs. Other Martial Arts: Which is Best for Your Child?
Look for coaches who understand how to work with kids—those who blend discipline with encouragement and keep the classes engaging. It's a bonus if the instructor has experience teaching children, as they'll be better equipped to tailor their lessons to match your child's needs.
Read moreThe Benefits of Dance: Beyond Just Fun and Fitness
Discover dance's role in enhancing kids' emotional, cognitive, and physical growth, promoting not just fun but holistic development. It's a journey of self-expression, creativity, and healthy living for every child.
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.
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