How to Get Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument
There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.
Read moreCommunity centres
Have you ever taken your kids along to your local community centre? If not, check it out today - community organisations often run events and programmes at these venues which are low cost and designed to support the well being and enjoyment of families and their kids. Your kids can participate in lots of good causes as well as making friends and having a great time!
Read moreWrestling for kids
Kickstart your kids fitness! Encourage your kids to develop their strength through wrestling for kids. Watch them grow strong and learn the importance of an active lifestyle!
Read morePicking the perfect dance school using your 5 senses
Remember that moment when your son or daughter looked up at you with big puppy dog eyes and said "I want to start dancing"? It has been at the forefront of their imagination and nag-ation (that's not really a word but it means constant nagging) and now you're convinced that it's what they really want to do. This article addresses how your five senses can assist in choosing the best dance school for them.
Read moreLife Skills Kids Learn from Soccer
Soccer teaches kids the importance of both winning and losing with grace. Whether they're celebrating a victory or facing a defeat, kids learn to handle their emotions, show sportsmanship, and maintain a positive attitude.
Read more5 things you can do to set your child up for a great cricket season
Not every game of cricket is a winner, but with the right preparation you can help your child to feel like a winner every time! These five tips will help you to encourage your child into the sport and ensure they feel supported and successful.
Read moreModern Dance for Kids
Do your kids like to dance? If they enjoy movement but find traditional ballet too restrictive, they might enjoy modern dance instead. Sometimes known as contemporary dance, it originated in the early 20th century and has increased in popularity ever since. Modern dance has been performed on Australian stages since the 1960s and encompasses a wide range of styles and techniques.
Read moreRising Up the Ranks: Karate Belts
Encourage your child to embrace each belt, learn from it, and aim for the next one with determination and enthusiasm. Your support and involvement in their Karate journey will be invaluable, fostering a love for martial arts and instilling life skills that will benefit them for years to come.
Read moreHow to prepare for a vocal performance
There are many things you can do to help you prepare for a vocal performance; my tips walk you through how to know your song, understand its structure, learn the dynamics and more!
Read moreCard games for kids
Fun games for all kinds of children and for all occasions! Looking for a fun and inexpensive pastime? Card games are played with a standard deck of cards which normally include 52 unique cards and sometimes a joker card. The national card game of Australia is Five Hundred, while other games like Euchre, Crazy Eights and Oh Hell are also widely played in the region.
Read moreBasketball school holiday activities
Shoot some hoops for basketball school holiday activities! Basketball is one of the most-viewed sports in the history of team sports. Some parents have probably noticed that toddlers and children are instinctively hooked into basketball for kids. Basketball is a common denominator when it comes to activities for kids. Rain or shine, basketball is widely played not just in Australia, but all over the world. Basketball school holiday activities are the best pastime for kids’ activities.
Read moreThree Reasons to attend a Drama camp
Every holidays, a myriad of workshops and camps pop up, providing students with opportunities to extend their skills and talent outside of the school setting. Drama camps are a great place for students to explore their creativity and build their self-confidence in a relaxed, friendly and fun environment.
Read moreHow to host your first kid’s birthday party
How do you respond when your child asks if they can host their birthday party at your house? Does that feel overwhelming or daunting? If it does - you need to pick up the essential tips from this article ... and remember the balloons and bubbles!
Read moreCornet for kids
Give your kids a chance to play in concert bands with the cornet! In its modern form, the cornet is a brass instrument that resembles the trumpet and is often used in classical music. If your kids love playing solos in brass bands, then the cornet may be instrument for them!
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 moreHow to Prepare for a Magic Show - Part 3
Take, for example, the Ball and Vase. The ball is taken, and is made to disappear. It re-appears inside the vase. The crisis point in this example is having the ball disappear. It needs to be done in such a way as to convince the audience that magic has just occurred.
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 moreHealth & Fitness Activities for kids in Melbourne
Foster the importance of health and fitness! . Looking for things to do with kids in Melbourne? Try some enjoyable health and fitness activities for kids!
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 moreThe benefits of learning
The world really does open up to us once we urge our point across and speak with impact.
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