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
Read moreTips for kids playing basketball
Basketball isn't just a great team sport to play - it's a skill that needs to be learned and practiced in order to continue improving. There are four areas where kids can focus to really start to improve their basketball skills and this article outlines all of them.
Read moreWhat Age Should Your Child Start Swimming? Tips for Parents
Once kids hit the school-age range (6 to 8 years old), they've got the physical and mental capabilities to grasp more advanced swimming techniques.
Read moreHow to help your child overcome stage fright
How are you meant to make your child feel comfortable on stage? They love performing but the fear can be overwhelming. It can be really scary being so small and in front of a big audience! These simple strategies include assisting with preparation, affirmations and dealing with those dreaded butterflies in the belly - find out how you can work with your child (or students) to move them beyond the fear.
Read moreKarate and Coordination: Enhancing Motor Skills in Kids
Introducing your child to the world of karate through local Karate Clubs or Karate Schools can be a rewarding decision for both their physical and mental development.
Read morelittle Athletics in Brisbane
Encourage physical activity and fitness among kids through little athletics! Need to get your children involved with worthwhile activities for kids? Let them be one of the 95,000 kids who are into little athletics!
Read moresalsa dance for kids
Introduce the wonderful Spanish culture to kids through salsa dancing! It is also a popular partner dance wherein your children can learn important socialisation skills!
Read morePopular Team Sports for Kids
Cricket holds a special place in Australia's heart. It's more than a sport; it's a cultural tradition that brings families and communities together.
Read more4 reasons hip hop dancers should take a ballet class
I was a self proclaimed “anti-ballerina”, leotards and tights made me feel self-conscious and I was often heard telling people “I wasn’t built for ballet.” No, I didn’t (and still don’t) have amazing feet or great turn out and I’m not super flexible. Nor do I possess any of the ideal physical traits of your stereotypical ballerina.<br> But, I have a new mantra now. “Nobody was built for ballet. Ballet was built for us.”<br> This is a first-hand account explaining exactly how ballet can improve your child's hip hop performance.
Read moreCello for kids in Sydney
Are your toddlers the kind who loves banging a saucepan with a wooden spoon? Do they clap and sing along with songs on the television? If yes, then maybe your little ones have a natural love and talent for playing music! The best way to find out is to let have a go at learning one.
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 moreFootball (AFL) for kids in Victoria
Get your kids active and fit with football!<br /><br />The most popular among the ball sports for kids in Australia is football or AFL. If your family is living in Victoria, you can introduce football to them by watching a kids football game or letting them join youth football team.
Read moreConducting for kids
We've all seen refined gentlemen acting as conductors of grand orchestras. But did you know kids lessons are available in music conducting? Learning to conduct is a great exercise for kids which educates them about a range of things about music. It can also improve their brain function and social skills in ways that will benefits lots of other areas of their lives.
Read moreArt activities for kids in the Perth region
Fire up your kids? imagination with art activities! Art is not just limited to the things that can be created by the hands. Music, dancing, and the performing arts are also products of the arts. With all these variety of means, it won?t be hard to channel your children?s energy to art activities!
Read moreFun Soccer Drills for Kids: Tips from Soccer Clubs
Create a mini obstacle course in your backyard or at the park. Include cones, hurdles, and even some agility ladders if you have them. Have your child navigate through the course while dribbling the ball. It's a fantastic way to improve their dribbling skills while having loads of fun.
Read moreBoys Brigade For Kids
Boys Brigade History - The Boys Brigade is a Christian youth organisation founded in 1883 by Sir William Alexander Smith. It was founded on two pillars of Religion and Discipline and is set up to develop Christian manliness by using semi-military discipline, gymnastics, summer camps, and religious services. The first Boys Brigade in Australia was formed in Melbourne in 1890.
Read moreAge-Appropriate Drama Activities
Activities like 'Improvisation Games' foster quick thinking and creativity, while 'Scripted Scenes' introduce them to the basics of script reading and character portrayal.
Read moreWhat to Expect in Your Child's First Gymnastics Class
While the first class might focus on introducing basic skills, it's important to note that gymnastics is a progressive sport. As your child continues attending classes, they'll gradually build upon their skills and advance to more complex moves.
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 moreWater Fun Park for Kids
Keep cool during summer at a water fun park!<br><br>Especially popular during the summer, these facilities can provide a fun day out for all the family!
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