How Maria Montessori made teaching more practical
Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator who developed a pedagogy which is now worldwide. The Montessori Method is generally based on the idea that children learn best when the environment supports their natural desire to acquire skills and knowledge. This approach fosters children's love of learning and encourages independence by providing activities and materials which children use at their own pace. This article explains how this practical approach has become so successful worldwide.
Read more5 kids birthday party ideas for small indoor spaces
The cold winter months can prove to be a difficult time for kids birthday parties, especially if you live in a small unit or a house with limited indoor space. So what do you do if your child wants to invite the whole class to their party and you don’t want to spend a fortune on hiring a room at a play centre? Here are 5 kids party ideas for boys and girls.
Read moreCadets For Kids
Is your kid a budding leader? Then he might be interested in becoming a youth cadet!<br><br>A cadet is a trainee to become a volunteer military officer. Cadet trainees learn about military life, physical and mental skills, drills and ceremonies, and proper military etiquette. Cadet training does not require trainees to pursue a military career; but it provides them with skills to become efficient leaders and better citizens.
Read morePlanning the perfect Children’s birthday party
Every year your child’s birthday party seem to become an event that has bigger and better expectations every year. 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 that may cost more?”.
Read moreClarinet for Kids
If your child is keen to learn a musical instrument, try the clarinet!<br><br>A standard fixture in school bands across the country, the clarinet is easy and fun to play and a great way to start your kids on a musical instrument!
Read moreAustralian Kids Need Active Parents
Australian kids need active parents according to this study which reveals what encourages children to be more sporty. This article includes some tips for parents and carers who want to encourage their kids to be more sporty.
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 moreIntroduction to Futsal: A Fun Way for Kids to Stay Active
The quick pace and enclosed nature of futsal require players to think on their feet and make rapid decisions. This environment is excellent for sharpening a child's focus, cognitive abilities, and reaction times.
Read moreCeramics for kids in Melbourne
Do your kids stare in wonder at the sculptures in art galleries? Do they love lego and building blocks? If so, they might like to express themselves creatively through the 3D medium of pottery and ceramics!
Read moreWhat is Rhee Tae Kwon Do?
Rhee Tae Kwon Do is most assuredly a dynamic and extremely effective martial art, more valid in the violent times we live in than ever before. But the art reaches much further than mere combat effectiveness. The discipline, mental training, and varied techniques of Rhee Tae Kwon Do also provide the ground for engendering in the practitioner a strong sense of justice, fortitude, compassion, humility, and resolve.
Read moreCommunity activities for kids in New South Wales
Allow your kids to grow up as responsible citizens! Participating in community activities for kids are great ways for children to learn important concepts like responsibility, discipline, and maturity at a young age. Encourage your kids to be involved in worthwhile and productive activities such as community activities!
Read moreHobbies For Kids
Give your kids something to occupy themselves in their spare time!<br><br> Hobbies are anything your child likes to do in their spare time and can be as diverse as arts and crafts, cooking or driving remote control cars. As well as giving kids something to do with their time, hobbies can be educational and a great way to make friends!
Read moreTrumpet for Kids
Looking for a loud, gutsy instrument that allows your child to make their mark in the school band?<br><br>By blowing through the mouthpiece and pressing different valves, your child can enjoy making music in a number of different styles!
Read morePlanning 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?”
Read moreCheerleading for Kids
Cheerleading is a great way to participate in the excitement of sporting events! It is extremely popular among young girls and it can be a great way to improve physical fitness and make friends.
Read moreCar model making for kids
All kids have probably played with a toy car or truck at some stage. Why not take it to the next level and encourage them to build their own? Let your kids take pride in something they've made from scratch with car model making!
Read moreAquariums 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.
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!
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