What's the Right Age to Start Music Lessons?
Wondering when to start music lessons for your child? This article explores the ideal ages for kids to begin learning instruments like the piano, guitar, and violin, considering their developmental stages and personal interests. From early exposure to structured lessons, we guide you through the musical journey of children, emphasizing that the right age differs for each child. Let's dive into the world of music and find what works best for your little one!
Read moreFairs & Festivals for Kids
Roll up! Roll up! Let your kids enjoy all the fun of the fair!<br><br>Fairs & festivals abound across Australia, from country fairs, to craft fairs to food and film festivals and there’s sure to be fun for all the family!
Read moreKnife Hand Blocking in Rhee Tae Kwon Do
It is for this reasons that many Instructors will use Knife Hand blocks with junior belts and beginners, to simply deflect and guide their techniques away.
Read moreFutsal - 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.
Read moreGuitar schools for kids
Unleash your child's inner Jimi Hendrix! Many scientific research have highlighted the benefits of learning a musical instrument from a young age, listing creativity, discipline and patience as areas that will stay with a child through to adulthood.
Read more5 Reasons to be grateful for dance
Yes of course theres the friendships, but how about your best friends parent who is basically a third parent to you. They have helped with your makeup at dance competitions, they’ve hairsprayed stray bits of hair in your bun, they have helped you with a quick change at the concert. They are family.
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 moreTeam Sports and Life Skills: Learning Through Play
Discover the benefits of team sports in school holidays for children's development in teamwork, leadership, and resilience, and how these activities foster physical and mental well-being.
Read moreHow to plan the perfect pre-teen kids party
It can be challenging to plan a party for pre-teens because they're too old for soft-play centres, but still a little bit too young for teenage-style parties. This article offers tips on how to plan your pre-teen party to ensure your kids have a great time!
Read moreModel Making for Kids
Watch your kids build their own planes, and boats and trains!<br><br>These can be everything from scale models of old wooden sailing ships to whole villages!
Read moreSelf defence: A lesson in safer living
Self Defence is much less about one's ability to fight and more about knowledge of one's self and environment. We are born with a natural instinct for survival and self preservation but in our modern 'civilised' society much of this instinct has been conditioned out of us, particularly in women. This article
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 moreSurfing For Kids In Sydney
Try surfing in Sydney for an adrenaline packed water sport!<br><br> Surfing involves riding on ocean waves on a board. Surfing in Sydney offers some of the best surf in Australia and with a number of great surf spots to choose from, it?s the ideal place for your child to learn to surf!
Read moreCandle Making For Kids
Try something different this school holidays with candle making!<br><br>Candle making is a creative and very satisfying kids’ activity and a great way to make an unusual gift for family or friends!
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 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 moreWhat's the Perfect Kick-Start Sport for Kids? Exploring Swimming and Soccer Classes in Australia
Both swimming and soccer offer unique benefits that can set your child up for a lifetime of health and happiness.
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 moreFrom Kickabouts to Competitions: The Thrilling World of Kids' Soccer
Of course, there are challenges to playing soccer at any age. Injuries can occur, and competition can be intense. However, by providing a safe and supportive environment for kids to develop their skills, these challenges can be minimized. Kids who play soccer learn valuable lessons about teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship that will serve them well both on and off the field.
Read moreWhy Choose Progress Martial Arts?
Choosing the right martial arts school is an important decision. Picking a quality school tailored to your needs with good instructors will ensure you develop the skills and self-defence capabilities you desire.
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