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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From Tap to Jazz: Exploring the World of Kids' Dance Styles
Explore the exciting benefits of tap and jazz for children, from enhancing musicality and coordination to encouraging creativity and expression. A guide for Australian families on choosing a dance style.
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Pottery Painting For Kids
Let your child indulge their creative side with pottery painting!<br><br> Pottery painting involves painting pottery creations or ceramics with special paints. A versatile activity that can be done at home or a studio, pottery painting is a perfect party activity or just a fun leisure pursuit!
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Chess for kids in Sydney
Chess is a fantastic brain training game. Your kids can benefit and have hours of fun with this intellectually stimulationg pastime. Teach them the simple set of rules to play this worldwide-loved game, and they'll be set up for a lifetime of friendly competition that could even turn into an international pursuit!
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Kids Party Costumes For Kids
Let your kids stand out! Make them wear the best kids party costumes!<br><br>You can create kids party costumes out of recyclable materials in your home. There are also many costume shops in Australia where you can buy or rent kids party costumes for all ages – including infant costumes, toddler costumes, and girls and boys costumes.
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At what age should my child start learning a musical instrument
As a Kindermusik Educator, this has to be one of the most common question I get asked from parents, especially when their child reaches pre-school and Kindy age. While there are always exceptions, in general, my suggestion to parents is to wait until their child is at least 5 or 6 years old. There are many compelling reasons for this - I've outlined some below - milestones by which most 5 or 6-year olds have or are beginning to achieve.
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Abseiling for kids
Let your kids reach great heights and witness a spectacular view of nature! Abseiling gives your kids the chance to take the frontrow seat to nature's glory.
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Creative Kids School Holiday Activities in Australia
Unlock your child's creative potential this holiday with fun Arts & Crafts activities! From pottery to graphic design, find engaging workshops for kids of all ages in Australia.
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Karate for your Kids
Looking for activities for kids that exercise mind, body and spirit? Why not try karate!<br>With its emphasis on self improvement and non aggression, it is a great activity for kids and adults alike!
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Drama classes & lessons for kids in Melbourne
Express your love for your kids’ expressions! Drama originated from Greece where tragedy and comedy were popular. It is often combined with music and dance. Today, drama encompasses different mediums - from theatre to radio. Enroll them to drama classes & lessons for kids in Melbourne, and see your little superstar shine on and off stage!
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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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Ballooning for Kids
Up, up and away!<br><br>Ballooning has been going on for over 100 years!
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Drums for Kids
Is your child a budding rock star? Perhaps they can drum up some fame and fortune!<br><br>For kids, drumming can be a satisfying and fun way to develop their musical skills and release some tension!
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How 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!
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Windsurfing For Kids In Perth
Glide across the waves powered by nothing but the wind!<br><br> Windsurfing is a water sport where surfers ride on a board with a sail. While very common throughout Australia, windsurfing in Perth is particularly popular, perhaps due to a fantastic selection of beaches, the fabulous Swan River and an excellent number of great windsurfing spots!
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Coach's Corner: How to Encourage and Motivate Young Athletes
Learn how to inspire and motivate young athletes in Little Athletics with tips from experienced coaches.
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Bike trails for kids in Sydney
What better way to explore the beautiful sights of Sydney than a bike tour on a fine afternoon! Cycling in Sydney is a great way to appreciate the natural beauty of the city. There are plenty of places to go biking with safe cycling routes along the beaches and in the parks.
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Surfing for Kids
Your kids will love surfing and will enjoy this amazing sport with friends! He'll get in touch with nature, and discover the real benefits of this famous water sport.
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Aquariums for Kids
If your kids need a bit of soothing without running the risk of boredom setting in, why not take them to the local aquarium? An aquarium is a transparent container filled with water which contains fish or other marine life for people to observe. Most public aquariums have a number of different tanks which house a wide range of species of fish and aquatic plants.
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Basketball school holiday activities
Shoot some hoops for basketball school holiday activities! Basketball is one of the most-viewed sports in the history of team sports. Some parents have probably noticed that toddlers and children are instinctively hooked into basketball for kids. Basketball is a common denominator when it comes to activities for kids. Rain or shine, basketball is widely played not just in Australia, but all over the world. Basketball school holiday activities are the best pastime for kids’ activities.
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