Futsal - the best skills developer
A study has compared Futsal to Football and concluded that Futsal can help kids develop technical skills and transform them into quick decision makers. The study concluded that Futsal players execute passes with a higher intensity as they make 23% more passes per minute that are 18% more accurately than football players. Find out more here.
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Adventure 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.
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10 big mistakes people make when choosing a martial arts school
Ten mistakes that people often make when engaging a martial arts school can impact how you see the industry and easily be avoided. This article points out where you can easily make these mistakes and how you can do things differently to ensure your kid's experience of Mixed Martial Arts is enjoyable and safe.
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Birthday catering for kids
Delicious party food is the key to a successful kids’ party! You can never deny that other than the fun activities for kids, children look forward to yummy food during birthday parties. Have fun with all these birthday catering tips!
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Boys Brigade For Kids
Boys Brigade History - The Boys Brigade is a Christian youth organisation founded in 1883 by Sir William Alexander Smith. It was founded on two pillars of Religion and Discipline and is set up to develop Christian manliness by using semi-military discipline, gymnastics, summer camps, and religious services. The first Boys Brigade in Australia was formed in Melbourne in 1890.
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School holiday soccer camps
Play The Beautiful Game during the Holidays! Soccer (or European Football) is the world's most popular sport. Many sports clubs in Australia offer school holiday soccer camps for kids for a small fee where they can learn basic skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. Let your kids learn to score like Cristiano Ronaldo!
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Theme 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.
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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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Planning the perfect birthday party for your child?
It’s that time of the year again... your child’s birthday. It's just around the corner and you haven’t planned the celebration yet. Every year your child’s birthday party seems to become an event that has bigger and better expectations. The same predicament flies through your head: “Should I have it at home and risk children flying everywhere and making a huge mess? Or should I host it out of the house, which will probably cost me more?”
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Conducting for kids
We've all seen refined gentlemen acting as conductors of grand orchestras. But did you know kids lessons are available in music conducting? Learning to conduct is a great exercise for kids which educates them about a range of things about music. It can also improve their brain function and social skills in ways that will benefits lots of other areas of their lives.
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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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Cafes with kids play areas
Keep your kids entertained in a cafe! Let your children stay at the play area and they might even make a new friend!
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Tips for kids playing basketball
Basketball isn't just a great team sport to play - it's a skill that needs to be learned and practiced in order to continue improving. There are four areas where kids can focus to really start to improve their basketball skills and this article outlines all of them.
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Top 10 craziest hole-in-one shots
A hole-in-one is usually a once in a lifetime experience. Whether your playing as part of a fundraising effort, in a competition with friends or a more serious golf tournament (check out this first of its kind hole-in-one competition in New Zealand – for both amateurs and professionals) there could be a 3-par tee that has your name on it… or not.
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6 Tips for Hosting Your Own Pony Party
Talk with your son or daughter and get an idea of what they expect. You may need to point out that “more” isn’t always “merrier”! Some of the best parties we’ve seen are small in number, that is, less than 10 guests. As the saying goes “their age plus one” is how many invitations should go out! But, if it is going to be the whole class, you may want to organise some extra party activities in addition to the ponies.
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Finding 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.
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Physical 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!
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The Benefits of Gymnastics for Kids: Enhancing Physical and Cognitive Development
Gymnastics offers a holistic approach to the development of children, combining physical fitness with cognitive growth and essential life skills. From building strong physical foundations to nurturing cognitive abilities, enhancing confidence, and fostering social interactions, gymnastics has a far-reaching positive impact on kids' lives.
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Camping with kids in Queensland
Experience the Australian bush and see the wildlife of the Sunshine State! With vast open areas and natural bushland settings, Australia has some of the best camping areas in the world. One of the ideal places to go camping is the Sunshine State, Queensland.
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How to prepare for a vocal performance
There are many things you can do to help you prepare for a vocal performance; my tips walk you through how to know your song, understand its structure, learn the dynamics and more!
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