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 moreHow to choose a self defence school
Not every martial arts school teaches what they say they do. There are many definitions of what is taught - this article looks at what these definitions are, popular misconceptions, how you can get the most out of your training and what to look for when selecting a self-defence school.
Read moreGolf Lessons for kids in Melbourne
Get your kids involved in this great outdoor sport! The ultimate outdoor kids activity, golf will test your child's coordination, precision, and patience.
Read morePetting Zoos for Kids
Do your children love animals? Then why not take them to a petting zoo? A petting zoo is a collection of domestic and farm animals that kids can feed and stroke. Sometimes they are located at zoos and other times they are mobile, often travelling to locations for parties or to schools, fetes, showgrounds and other events where fun activities for kids are required.
Read more10 Things Your Child's Gymnastics Coach Wants You to Know
There might be days when your child nails a new skill effortlessly and others when they struggle with something they've done before. It's all part of the learning process.
Read moreIndoor Play Park for Kids
Are your younger kids exploding with energy and do you need a place to help them burn it off? An indoor play park is a quick, affordable way for them to tear around without destroying the house or garden!
Read moreRollerblading for kids
Make rollerblading a regular family activity! Rollerblading, also called inline skating, has the same speed and fluidity of ice skating. The sport is considered today as one of the most fun activities for kids around the world, including Australia. Why don’t you and your children give rollerblading a try?
Read moreTheme 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.
Read morePre School Dance For Kids
Get your kids to start preschool dance!<br><br>Develop your kid’s potential in dancing while they are young. Young kids learn easily especially when they participate in hands-on kids activities like creative dance games where they can have fun while learning. Encourage your kids to dance to the tune of the songs they love!
Read moreIs my child old enough to start violin?
Somewhere between four and eight years is the best time to begin a violin journey. That’s a wide range, and your child will fit in based upon a number of factors such as the child’s maturity, motor control, available family time and most of all: your level of patience as a parent. This test will help you determine if now is the right time.
Read morePlanning a party - get the best Magic Entertainment
There are many areas you need to consider when planning a party, and almost every area feeds into the entertainment you choose. The duration of the party needs to allow for set up and set down of entertainment; deciding whether it’s an afternoon or morning party – and where it will be held - at home, at a venue or in a park.
Read moreSchool Holiday Activities For Kids
Keep your kids busy during school holidays! <br><br>Get them to go outside and breathe some fresh air with these ideas for school holiday activities for kids!
Read moreMeditation for Kids
Let your kids tap in to the power of their mind with meditation!<br><br>Learning meditation can equip your child with valuable skills that may last them a lifetime!
Read moreGymkhana for kids
Encourage your little horse riders to join gymkhana events! If your kids are into equestrian, then they most likely want to try gymkhana, which is an equestrian event focused on speed pattern racing and timed games.
Read moreentertainment activities for kids
Keep your kids active and entertained! With endless kids activities ideas and entertainment activities in Australia, you and your kids will always have something to do!
Read moreBringing Magic to Your Child's Birthday
Host an Enchanted Forest-themed birthday for kids, featuring whimsical decorations, magical activities, magicians, themed snacks, and an unforgettable birthday cake.
Read moreSeven reasons to learn Taekwondo
Taekwondo is more than just a sport, it’s a discipline for success in life. The relationship between student and a master at Wylie Taekwondo is a sacred one, with benefits reach-ing far beyond the four walls of the dojo. Most students will report it can infiltrate every area of your life. Here we have listed 7 key life benefits of choosing practice taekwondo.
Read moreSoftball for kids
Let your kids experience softball for kids - one of the many sports for kids which can be played by toddlers and children! Softball for kids is the same as baseball for kids, including the rules of the game, except that toddlers and children don’t have to fear getting hit by the ball. Softball for kids is modified according to children’s age so that they can progress to another level as they develop their physical strengths on a game of team sports.
Read moreCalisthenics for kids
If your kids love gymnastics and dancing, try calisthenics!<br><br>A great kids activity designed to improve kids fitness and agility!
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.
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