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 moreWhy 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 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.
Read moreCommunity Activities for Kids in Melbourne
Encourage your kids to become little philanthropists!<br><br>Giving back to the community is one of the greatest things your kids can learn.
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 moreMINDSET - THE KEY TO PLAYING YOUR BEST TENNIS
Develop in-between point rituals that help you refocus, anchoring your mind in the present moment.
Read moreWhat is bullying?
If someone disagrees with you, or gets mad at you, does that mean they are a bully? Not usually. Sometimes people just have disagreements. If you meet someone for the first time and they say “you’re ugly,” is that bullying? The answer is no. For it to be bullying behavior, it has to be repetitive.
Read moreFairs & Festivals for Kids
Roll up! Roll up! Let your kids enjoy all the fun of the fair!<br><br>Fairs & festivals abound across Australia, from country fairs, to craft fairs to food and film festivals and there’s sure to be fun for all the family!
Read moreKiteboarding For Kids In Melbourne
Thrill seekers young and old can enjoy kiteboarding in Melbourne!<br><br> Kiteboarding is a sport which involves riding along the water on a board, harnessed to a kite. A fairly recent sport in Australia, kiteboarding has been around since the 1980s and is rapidly growing in popularity. If you live in the Melbourne area and you are considering letting your kids try this exciting adrenaline packed activity, here are some tips for you!
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 moreViolins for Kids
Do your kids have an interest in music? They might enjoy learning the violin. A violin, sometimes referred to as a fiddle, is a wooden instrument which is played by moving a bow across four strings. The violin is believed to originate in Europe in the 19th century and has since become popular worldwide. It is the smallest of the string instruments and has a higher pitched sound than other instruments in its family, including the cello and the viola.
Read moreFishing for kids
Go fishing with your kids and make your next family outing more exciting! Fishing is one of the activities for kids that your toddlers will enjoy with the whole family.
Read moreRugby league school holiday Activities
Score some goals for Rugby League school holiday activities! Rugby League school holiday activities are continuing to spruce as kids get more exposed to all kinds of sports – including team sports. Rugby League or rugby league football is a full contact sport which originated from England in 1895. Since then, rugby league has been predominantly played in countries like Australia, France, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Tonga.
Read moreCooking classes for kids in Melbourne
Give your children a better start in life. Enrol them to cooking classes in Melbourne! While children can be quite picky with what they eat, they can develop quite an appetite for good homemade food. One of the easiest ways to help children eat better along with developing skills valuable in life is getting started with cooking classes. Children can now learn first hand through kids activities that aim make mouth-watering dishes even at an early age. Start enrolling your children to cooking classes in Melbourne!
Read moreBasketball for kids in New South Wales
Basketball is the perfect sport for kids- it's a fun form of exercise! Basketball is a sport that everyone can get into- from toddlers to professionals in the NBA. Participating in basketball games allows kids to have fun, at the same time developing their self-discipline and keeping them in shape.
Read moreWing Chun for kids
Encourage your children to try Wing Chun for kids. They might be the next Bruce Lee! Wing Chun, practised in over 64 countries (including Australia) is the world's most popular form of southern kung fu. Your children can learn this great activity for kids from a young age!
Read moreYOUR CHILD AND THEIR CREATIVE DRAWING JOURNEY....
As children become engaged in their drawings, their ideas take shape and images leap out of the page. The final "masterpiece" is proudly presented to you, in anticipation of your praise. Some of the images in their drawing are obvious & easily recognisable. Others well...you tilt your head at the page as you try and decipher what you see.
Read moreArt clubs for kids
Get your kids to unleash their potential in the arts! Arts and crafts are great activities where your kids can be creative and productive. Send your toddlers to art clubs for kids!
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.
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