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)
Read moreArt 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!
Read morekids 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!
Read moreArt centre for kids
Enrich your children's artistic talents through your local art centre! An art centre offers various art workshops and drawing classes for children in Australia.
Read moreExhibitions and expositions for kids
Your kids can be awed, amazed and entertained at exhibitions and expositions!<br><br>An exposition is usually a show, often held in a convention centre or showground, on a particular theme, such as the latest toys!
Read moreEarly Learning For Kids
Know the importance of early learning to your kids!<br><br>Early learning begins even before a child is born. Science has proven kids hear and recognize their mother's voice while they are still inside her womb. Kids are active learners and are naturally curious – they tend to learn better on their own and don't need to be taught in order to learn. Everything that they encounter is a kids learning experience, even those outside of school.
Read moreHow 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.
Read moreFun-Filled Adventures: Kids Activities Australia
Australia is a land of diverse landscapes, and getting kids outdoors to explore nature can be both educational and enjoyable. Embark on a family-friendly hike, nature walk, or even a camping adventure
Read moreZoos For Kids In Sydney
For a fun and educational day out for the whole family, why not try one of the zoos in Sydney?<br><br> Zoos are a popular family favourite throughout Australia. The zoos in Sydney are some of the best in the world and whether you are a local or a visitor looking for things to do in Sydney, they are well worth a visit!
Read moreAll 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.
Read moreLibraries for Kids
Help your kids awaken to a whole new world of wonder through reading!<br><br>Give your kids a chance to explore wholecompletely new worlds through reading!
Read moreAnimal Zoos for Kids
For fun, adventure and a chance to learn on the natural world, why not take your kids to an animal zoo? An animal zoo is a collection of animals from all over the world, often including rare or endangered species, gathered in one place for people to observe. Zoos have been around since biblical times and the first zoological garden to open in Australia was in Melbourne in 1862.
Read moreWildlife Parks For Kids In SA
Get up close and personal with the animals in the wildlife parks in SA!<br><br>South Australia has the most diverse areas among the states and territories of Australia, from its coastal towns to its arid deserts.
Read moreAstronomy 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!
Read moreDIY Cube Bubbles
Bubbles are usually round, right? But they don't have to be! Spending quality time with my kids is the most important task of my week. But with all the other things I need to do, playing Barbie dolls or hide and go seeks seems a rip off of my time and let's just say it, it gets boring fast. Because my passion is all things sciencey, I naturally want to share my love of the exploration of life with them.
Read moreArt Galleries For Kids In Melbourne
Introduce your kids to the great artists of Australia!<br><br>Referred to as the Cultural Capital of Australia, Melbourne is Australia's centre of excellence for the arts.
Read moreScience 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!
Read moreWater Play Parks for Kids
Are you looking for a way to keep your kids cool during the sweltering Australian summer? A water play park could be the answer. A water play park offers a number of attractions, games and rides all based around water including fountains, slides and pools. They range in size from a couple of water slides beside your local swimming pool to huge theme park style complexes and are one of the most popular Aussie kids' activities during the summer months.
Read moreThe importance of poetry in your child's life
World Poetry Day was hosted globally on Tuesday, 21 March and it’s a good opportunity to talk about the important role poetry plays in child development.
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.
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