10 reasons to learn a musical instrument
1. It’s enjoyable! 2. It’s a great way to meet new people 3. It builds your self-confidence 4. Develops your patience 5. Enhances your creative ability 6. Teaches you self-discipline 7. Boosts your memory 8. Brings with it a sense of achievement 9. Reduces your stress levels 10. Improves cognitive skills
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Top 10 craziest hole-in-one shots
A hole-in-one is usually a once in a lifetime experience. Whether your playing as part of a fundraising effort, in a competition with friends or a more serious golf tournament (check out this first of its kind hole-in-one competition in New Zealand – for both amateurs and professionals) there could be a 3-par tee that has your name on it… or not.
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Theme Play Park for Kids
You don't have to talk your kids into a visit to a theme park! <br><br>They are very popular kids' activities attractions in Australia, with some of the oldest ones dating back to the early 1900s.
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Children and Sport: Nurturing Little Champions
From enhancing flexibility to building strength, these classes are a fantastic way to get your child moving. Plus, they learn balance and coordination, crucial skills at this tender age.
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How to Get Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument
There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.
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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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Oztag for kids
Get tagged with OzTag! As a variant of tag rugby, OzTag is a non-contact team game that can be enjoyed by people of all athletic abilities from ages 6 to 60.
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Indoor Tennis for Kids
Unleash your kid’s potential inner champion! <br><br>No matter what the weather, there’s no excuse not to play!
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The benefits of singing
Singing as part of a community choir for kids helps your child in so many ways. In fact, there are many benefits to singing that can be social, physical, emotional and mental. This article will educate you on all the benefits that your kid may get from singing.
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Cadets for Kids in Australia: A Guide for Parents and Carers
Cadets promote a culture of discipline and responsibility. Participants learn to respect rules, follow routines, and develop a strong work ethic, which can be beneficial in all areas of life.
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Cubs For Kids
Make a great leader out of your kids!<br><br>Scouts Australia is a youth organisation for kids and young adults aged 6 to 26. It is part of the worldwide Scouting movement. Scouting was founded in Australia in 1908 by Lord Baden-Powell. Before it used to be just for boys, but starting 1971, they have also been accepting girls.<br><br>Cub Scouts, or Cubs, is part of Scouts Australia. It includes boys and girls cubs aged 7 ® to 11. A group of cubs is called a pack, made up of 20 cub scouts or less. The uniforms of the cubs in Australia are navy blue short sleeved shirts with yellow collar, sleeves, and shoulders.
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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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School holiday programs in New South Wales
Take your kid to a holiday get-away! New South Wales is home to some of the most exciting holiday venues for kids activities.
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Golf for Kids
Believe it or not, it's a game that can be played by all ages! Golf is a sport suited both to boys and girls and lessons can start from any age. If your kids can pick up a club, they can learn to take a swing!
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10 Fun Soccer Games for Kids to Play at Home
10 engaging soccer games for kids to play at home, perfect for nurturing their love for sports, teamwork, and physical activity. From obstacle courses to mini matches, these games are ideal for fun and skill-building.
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The Amazing Benefits of Yoga for Kids
Yoga is fast becoming a popular self-regulation tool because it teaches kids how to manage anxiety and find happiness in whatever they do, which is why around the world, more schools are incorporating fun and interactive yoga breaks between classes. Besides nourishing children by teaching them how to become more emotionally resilient, yoga encourages inclusivity and also helps kids strengthen their minds and bodies. It equips children with indispensable self-help mechanisms, which enables them to enjoy life to its fullest!
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National Parks for kids in the Brisbane Region
Whether you’re in for a relaxing or an adventurous weekend, the national parks in the Brisbane region are perfect places for family bonding!<br /><br />Kids, being naturally active and energetic, always need to learn and experience something new, something exciting and will get them up and about. If you decide to take them to Brisbane in the weekends or spend the school holidays in Queensland, why not have some leisure time at the national parks?
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Hobbies 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!
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Saxophone for Kids
Introduce your kids to music with this well-known wind instrument!<br><br>. If your kid is bored by classical music, the saxophone could be the instrument for them!
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Birdwatching is much more than ticking off a list
Birds are not just pretty objects that happen to move around. They are living creatures – quite extraordinary living creatures in fact, with a rather complicated anatomy associated with flight, better eyesight than humans, more intelligence than they’re often given credit for, with a great variety of social structures, and many kinds of ecological relationships with other species. and the ecosystem generally by quietly sitting and watching, even if it is a species you’ve seen many times before.
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