AFL Skills and Coaching Tips
We thought it would be super helpful to parents of kids (aged 6-13 years) if we provided you will access to four different AFL games and activities that you can use with your kids any time of the AFL season. This will help you to support their desire to continually develop their AFL skills and AFL game sense. This article teaches awkward marking, contest marking, accuracy competition and triangle kicking.
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museums for kids in Sydney
Learn about the history of Sydney with fun and interesting Sydney attractions for kids. Take them to the museums!<br /><br />NSW museums and Sydney galleries are perfect places to explore and discover Sydney a little bit more. Your kids can get familiar with Sydney's history and culture with the exhibits of fossils, artefacts, and artworks.
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A guide to getting your performance right
After recently running a local singing talent quest, I've received request after request from unsuccessful competitors for feedback, led by the question "What was wrong with my performance?” I've not yet replied to these singers for this reason...
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Themed Birthday Parties: A Guide to Creating an Enchanting World for Your Child
Adapt classic party games like musical chairs or pin the tail on the donkey to fit your theme. For example, it could be "Save the Princess" or "Rescue the Stolen Treasure."
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Tips for Starting Kids in Soccer: A Kickstart to a Healthy Childhood
Soccer isn't just about what happens on the field; it's also about what happens at home. Set up a mini soccer field in your backyard or even just a designated area where your child can practice their dribbling and shooting skills. Playing with them can be a fantastic bonding experience and a great way to stay active together.
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Bassoon for kids
Get your kids to groove with the low buzzing tune of the bassoon! The bassoon is one of the woodwind instruments belonging to the double reed family. In Australia, the longest running classical music label, Move, offers bassoon music, like songs from the Melbourne Bassoon Quartet. For kids who'd love to play the bass voice, the bassoon is the perfect instrument!
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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)
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Incorporating Rock Climbing into Family Outings
Learn how to make rock climbing a fun and bonding experience for your family, with tips on safety, gear, and choosing the right locations for every skill level.
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School Holiday Programs for Kids
Are you looking for a way to entertain your kids during the summer holidays?
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From Kickabouts to Competitions: The Thrilling World of Kids' Soccer
Of course, there are challenges to playing soccer at any age. Injuries can occur, and competition can be intense. However, by providing a safe and supportive environment for kids to develop their skills, these challenges can be minimized. Kids who play soccer learn valuable lessons about teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship that will serve them well both on and off the field.
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How 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.
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Birthday Cakes for Kids
Dazzle your child at their next birthday with a spectacular birthday cake!<br><br>With so many designs and themes available, why not branch out this year and try something a bit special?
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Games For Kids
Get to know the different kinds of games suitable for your kids!<br><br>Games involve competition, rules, endeavours of one person or team against another, and scores being kept for recognition or a prize. Common types of games are board games, card games, and video games. Encourage your kids to play educational kids games!
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Empowering Adolescents: The Psychological Benefits of Rites of Passage
Imagine giving your child the gift of self-discovery through a shared spiritual experience that aligns with your family's beliefs and values.
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Introduction to Sports for Young Children: Choosing the Right Activity
Explore how to select the right sport for young children, focusing on their interests, safety, and parental involvement, to ensure a fun and enriching sports experience.
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Soccer Classes for Pre-schoolers: Introduction to the Sport
Not only do they provide numerous physical and social benefits, but they also instill a love for physical activity that can last a lifetime. So, if you're a parent or caregiver in Australia looking to kickstart your child's journey into the exciting world of sports, consider enrolling them in pre-school soccer classes. You'll be giving them the gift of a healthy, active, and fun-filled childhood.
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Pottery Painting For Kids
Let your child indulge their creative side with pottery painting!<br><br> Pottery painting involves painting pottery creations or ceramics with special paints. A versatile activity that can be done at home or a studio, pottery painting is a perfect party activity or just a fun leisure pursuit!
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Indoor Play Center Birthday Parties: Tips for a Stress-Free Celebration
One of the significant advantages of hosting your child's birthday party at an indoor play center is that many of them offer catering options. This can save you time and effort when it comes to preparing food for the party. Check with the play center for their menu options and any dietary considerations. Most play centers provide a mix of kid-friendly options like pizza, chicken nuggets, and fruit platters.
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Preschool Sports For Kids
Encourage your kids to participate in physical activities like preschool sports!<br><br>Kids are naturally active and energetic especially during their preschool years (2-6 years old). As a parent, you may want to make sure that your kid?s energy is dedicated to activities that will benefit them. According to National Association for Sport and Physical Education, preschoolers should have at least an hour each dedicated to structured and unstructured physical activities for kids and no more than an hour dedicated to sedentary activities, sleeping not included. . Enrol them to preschool classes that include preschool sports and preschool games in their lesson plans so that they would have a fun learning environment.
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