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 moreBENEFITS OF DANCE FOR PRE SCHOOL CHILDREN
A Happy Feet Dancer (21/2 to 51/2 years) enjoys imagination, music, movement and role playing. But what you can't see is the real magic - the development of the child's kinaesthetic learning and cognitive skills. Children learn through feelings and begin to build their library of experiences through their senses and start to draw on those experiences to make decisions. “A healthy body, healthy mind” is a proven fact!
Read moreBaseball for Kids
If your kids are team sports players who are looking for something new, they might like to try baseball. Baseball can be a fabulous activity for kids with energy to burn. It's a relatively simple game, played with a bat and a ball between two opposing teams. Teams take turns to hit the ball and try to run around a diamond shaped course before the ball is caught and returned by the opposing team. The team with the most 'runs' at the end wins the game.
Read moreSurf Life Saving Clubs for Kids
Ensure your kids' safety at the beach!<br /><br />The best way to develop self-responsibility and social responsibility in them when on the beach is to make them join surf life saving clubs for kids. Australian life saving help transform simple pastimes and other activities for kids like surfing into something productive and meaningful
Read moreKids Activities in Hobart
Discover the coolest things to do with kids in Hobart!<br /><br />Compared to mainland Australian cities, Hobart is relatively small. Despite this, Hobart and the whole state of Tassie has a lot to offer to those who are looking for holiday activities.
Read moreThe Benefits of Gymnastics for Kids: Enhancing Physical and Cognitive Development
Gymnastics offers a holistic approach to the development of children, combining physical fitness with cognitive growth and essential life skills. From building strong physical foundations to nurturing cognitive abilities, enhancing confidence, and fostering social interactions, gymnastics has a far-reaching positive impact on kids' lives.
Read moreCooking Classes For Kids
Looking for ways for your kids to have an enjoyable and productive summer? Enrol them to cooking classes!<br><br>Cooking classes will not only teach your kids cooking skills but also important facts like the benefits of good nutrition. Let them learn with other kids in a fun and friendly environment!
Read moreKindy zoos for kids
Kids will go wild for these Kindy Zoos! Kindy Zoos are zoos where animals are typically smaller and easier to handle so that kindergarteners can have the most fun. Examples of kindy zoos include mobile farms and petting zoos. Pet a tiger cub or a kangaroo today!
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 moreHow to Prepare for a Magic Show - Part 2
Give thought, too, to the working of your tricks. Try not to repeat. You may have a trick that relies on your use of the Changing Bag for its working. If you have a second trick which involves a change, use a Drawer Box or similar. In this way, the audience won't suspect that the Changing Bag is all that important.
Read moreCricket for Kids
Fun in the sun for your children! This famous British sport can be played in family on the beach or in a professional way in a club. Whatever the way your children want to play cricket, they will have fun!
Read moreGymnastics for Kids
Get your children to start Gymnastics and choose the routine they like! Between trampoline, floor beam, bar, vault, there are plenty of choices for your kids to have fun.
Read moreGymnastics for Toddlers: Building Foundations for a Lifetime of Activity
Gymnastic classes for toddlers are conducted in a safe and child-friendly environment. Equipment is designed for their size and safety, allowing them to explore and learn with confidence.
Read moreCasting agencies for kids
Get your young actors and models the right representatives! Do your kids like performing or modelling? Do they dream of becoming a star? Casting agencies for kids can help you manage their future!
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 moreAthletics for Kids
Get your kids to try athletics sports, they'lll surely find one as a specialty! From jumping, runnning (long distances or speed) hammer and many other disciplines, Athletics provides a wide set of sports that your kid will love doing in team or individually.
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 moreSelf defence for kids - recognising danger
Teaching our children (and ourselves) to recognise what is “normal” in our homes, schools, and local community can make it a lot easier to spot incongruities that may signal a potential danger or dangerous situation. This article outlines some potential danger signs that your child could be more aware of.
Read moreTriathlons for kids in Sydney
Learn the essentials of swimming, cycling and running in Sydney! Sydney is a great place to learn triathlon, especially since many triathlon competitions and clinics for kids are held in the city. Worldwide and nationwide triathlon events also take place in Sydney to help your kids be more engaged in the sport.
Read moreWhat's the difference between Restorative + Yin Yoga?
In a pose it’s encouraged to let go of muscular involvement to target the deeper connective tissues of the body such as fascia Some schools of Yin will teach Yin as a ‘cold’ practice, done without a warm-up as a way to protect students from going in to the held stretches too deeply In poses, you might be guided through mindfulness techniques to draw your awareness to letting your muscles relax, to target your ligaments, fascia and joints instead Yin might be considered a useful practice for building bone density
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