5 reasons not to run away to the circus
Hey kids – don’t run away to the circus, just join your local circus school! Gone are the days when learning to juggle or fly through the air on a trapeze meant leaving your family behind to tour with a circus. These days, most major cities and regional centres offer recreational circus classes as a great way to have fun, get fit and learn amazing new skills.
Read morePainting For Kids
Creative kids will love messing about with paints and making their own artwork!<br><br>Fun, creative and budget friendly, painting is something kids can enjoy no matter what their age or level of skill!
Read moreJumping Castles for Kids
Kids with energy to burn? Let them bounce it away jumping castle?
Read moreSelf defence: A lesson in safer living
Self Defence is much less about one's ability to fight and more about knowledge of one's self and environment. We are born with a natural instinct for survival and self preservation but in our modern 'civilised' society much of this instinct has been conditioned out of us, particularly in women. This article
Read moreUnderstanding the Role of Coaches in Kids' Netball Clubs
Uncover how coaches shape skills, teamwork, and character in kids' netball clubs, and why choosing the right coach is crucial for your child's development in the sport.
Read moreCandle Making For Kids
Try something different this school holidays with candle making!<br><br>Candle making is a creative and very satisfying kids’ activity and a great way to make an unusual gift for family or friends!
Read moreSoccer School Holiday Camps vs. Soccer Classes: Summer Program Choices for Kids
Explore the differences between soccer school holiday camps and regular classes to decide the best summer soccer experience for your child. Find out which suits your child's interests and your family's schedule.
Read moreHow 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 moreStretching and Flexibility Exercises for Junior Gymnasts
Prior to stretching, ensure your child warms up adequately with light cardio exercises like jogging or jumping jacks. Warm muscles are more flexible and less prone to injury.
Read moreHealth & Fitness Activities For Kids
Help your kids get in shape and enjoy a healthy lifestyle with health and fitness activities!<br><br> Health & fitness activities have become more popular in Australia in recent years. With a high rate of obesity across the country, and the efforts of government and community organisations to raise awareness of the issue, more and more parents are placing a greater emphasis on exercise and health. Health & fitness activities can help make you and your kids live longer and enjoy life more!
Read moreHow to help children learn more through creativity
Our children are becoming less creative than those of a few decades ago and it could be affecting their ability to learn. Studies have shown the children’s creativity tends to decrease with age. Most notably from kindergarten to grade three.<br> Using imagination and creativity is vital to children’s individual mental health and this article shares how you can encourage your child to be more creative.
Read moreSchool Holiday Programs for Kids
Are you looking for a way to entertain your kids during the summer holidays?
Read moreTips to encourage your child to practice playing a musical instrument
It never ceases to amaze me how much difficulty some parents find in encouraging their child to practice playing a musical instrument. Very few younger aged students will practice of their own volition. Not many five year old kids will say to their parents “Now please excuse me, I am about to head into my room to practice the piano for the next hour or two”. However, we have found that the more actively parents are involved, the more the child will feel there is a reason to practice.
Read moreDrama and Emotional Intelligence: How Acting Helps Kids Understand Emotions
Acting classes empower kids with emotional intelligence. Explore the benefits today!
Read moreTrapeze For Kids
Join the circus and learn the flying trapeze!<br><br>Originally a circus performance act, the flying trapeze has become a new sport and fitness craze across Australia!
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 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 moreMagic clubs for kids
It's not fun to do magic on your own! Magic clubs provide ways for magicians to come together and sharpen their craft. Australia was one of the first countries to have a magic club, with the establishment of the Australian Society of Magicians in 1907. Will your child be the next David Blaine?
Read moreThe Basic Skills Children Learn in Karate
Children set achievable goals, such as earning a higher belt rank, and work diligently to attain them. This teaches them the value of hard work, dedication, and patience, which are essential life skills for achieving success in any endeavor.
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