All about children’s foreign language contests
Children who learn a foreign language can participate in language contests which give them the opportunities to win attractive prizes, gain unique experiences, and even experience overseas travel. This article walks you through each of the major language competitions available in Australia.
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How 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.
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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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Public Speaking Online in a Post Covid19 World
The online clubs are proving to powerfully harness 21st-century learning by using Zoom. The platform is perfect for delivering meetings and speeches and gives young people a familiar forum to share their voice in a public sphere from the comfort of their own home. The break-out sessions allow members to connect with each other, share ideas, make new friends and deliver engaging speeches to screen. It is a launching pad for brilliance and breeding ground for tomorrow’s passionate people.
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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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Conservation Parks for Kids
Nothing beats spending time together with the family in the splendour of Australia's beautiful wilderness! And best of all, it's easy to take advantage of the 2700 conservation areas available to keen explorers.
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Self Esteem and Confidence
In today’s world it is never too early to instill in them the power of a positive attitude and the importance of having self-confidence. Confidence is based on reality. It’s the steadfast knowledge that goes beyond simply “hoping for the best.” It ensures that one can confront a limiting belief — that’s the power of true confidence.
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Science Centre Activities for Kids
Bring out the Einstein in your kids by making it fun to learn on science!
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What's the difference between Restorative + Yin Yoga?
In a pose it’s encouraged to let go of muscular involvement to target the deeper connective tissues of the body such as fascia Some schools of Yin will teach Yin as a ‘cold’ practice, done without a warm-up as a way to protect students from going in to the held stretches too deeply In poses, you might be guided through mindfulness techniques to draw your awareness to letting your muscles relax, to target your ligaments, fascia and joints instead Yin might be considered a useful practice for building bone density
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How to motivate your child to learn a second language
Learning a second language is a fun exploration of another culture. Children learning a second language gain advantages in having better problem solving skills, improved language skills including their first language, and overall higher academic performance compared to their peers who are monolinguals. They would also enjoy better university and career opportunities.
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Astronomy for Kids
Take your kids on a journey to the stars!<br><br>Stimulate your child’s mind and broaden their knowledge of stars, planets, galaxies and the sun with astronomy based kids activities!
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What is the best age to learn public speaking?
Whether your child is just starting to string sentences together or is navigating the complexities of adolescence, now is the perfect time to encourage them to raise their voice and share their thoughts with the world
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Science Clubs For Kids
Your child can learn about the fascinating world around them with science clubs!<br><br> Science clubs are a fun and enjoyable way for kids to learn about science through hands on experience. Whether run by large organisations such as the CSIRO or smaller after school groups, science clubs can be fabulous for any child who has an enquiring mind and is eager to learn!
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Art activities for kids in the Perth region
Fire up your kids? imagination with art activities! Art is not just limited to the things that can be created by the hands. Music, dancing, and the performing arts are also products of the arts. With all these variety of means, it won?t be hard to channel your children?s energy to art activities!
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Outdoor activities for kids in Victoria
Entertain your kids with outdoor activities during the Victorian school holidays! . Outdoor activities for kids are also the best ways to travel around Victoria and explore the beautiful surroundings.
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Wildlife Park for Kids
Your kids can get up close and personal with their favourite animals at a wildlife park!<br><br>There are numerous wildlife parks all around Australia and visiting a wildlife park can be a great outdoor adventure for the whole family!
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kids activities in Perth
Get to know the fun activities and things to do with kids in Perth! Looking for fun family activities and kids activities in Western Australia? Try WA?s centre of happenings, the City of Light ? Perth!
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