BENEFITS 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 moreFinding the Right Beat: How to Choose the Perfect Dance Class for Your Child
Discover how to choose the perfect dance class for your child, focusing on their interests, the quality of dance schools, and creating a supportive, enriching environment for young dancers to thrive.
Read moreEncourage your child to become a confident and independent dancer (tips)
Joining a dance studio may be the first activity your child is about to attend - and their confidence and independence may waver as they try something new. Take a deep breath and jump in, head first with them. There is so much fun to be had. This article shares some tips to help enhance your child's confidence and independence as they learn to dance for the first time.
Read moreARE BIG RAMPS GOOD FOR BEGINNERS?
This is possible because the ramp is tall enough - it gives you the room to do this. The 6ft tall ramp has an transition face of 8-9ft to work up on, depending on how steep it is. A 3ft ramp for example, gives you only 4ft of room to practice on - giving you little option rather than going straight down it.
Read moreBadminton for Kids
Badminton - a growing sport that can be played in the backyard or competitively on the court!<br>Great for fitness and fun and one of the activities for kids that can be enjoyed in the backyard during school holidays and weekends!
Read moreHow to plan the perfect pre-teen kids party
It can be challenging to plan a party for pre-teens because they're too old for soft-play centres, but still a little bit too young for teenage-style parties. This article offers tips on how to plan your pre-teen party to ensure your kids have a great time!
Read moreDive In Early: The Benefits of Toddler Swimming Lessons
Early swimming lessons for toddlers in Australia offer a sea of benefits, from safety and confidence to physical and cognitive development.
Read moreGolf for Kids
Believe it or not, it's a game that can be played by all ages! Golf is a sport suited both to boys and girls and lessons can start from any age. If your kids can pick up a club, they can learn to take a swing!
Read moreFairs & Festivals for Kids
Roll up! Roll up! Let your kids enjoy all the fun of the fair!<br><br>Fairs & festivals abound across Australia, from country fairs, to craft fairs to food and film festivals and there’s sure to be fun for all the family!
Read moreTeam Sports and Life Skills: Learning Through Play
Discover the benefits of team sports in school holidays for children's development in teamwork, leadership, and resilience, and how these activities foster physical and mental well-being.
Read moreSynchronised swimming for kids
Let your kids steal the show with synchronised swimming for kids! Allow your kids to enjoy their time in the pool as they execute dance routines to the tune of their favourite songs. Whether it?s a single, duet or group performance, your kids will have loads of fun synchronised swimming. It's the ultimate dance and swimming experience!
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 moreHow to Prepare for a Magic Show - Part 1
The young < a href "https://www.activeactivities.com.au/directory/category/parties/party-entertainment-and-themes/magicians/"> magician </a>just starting out will no doubt feel the compulsion to string some tricks together and present them to an audience. He/she will need to know how to prepare for a Magic Show.
Read moreChoosing the Right Drama School for Your Child
Discover how to choose the perfect drama school in Australia, focusing on class size, teaching styles, teacher qualifications, and more, ensuring your child's success and enjoyment in drama.
Read moreLittle Athletics For Kids
Introduce your kids to sports by encouraging them to join Little Athletics!<br><br>Little Athletics is one of the activities for kids that originated in Australia. It introduces kids aged 5 to 15 to sports through fun athletics events that cater to all kids who are too young for senior athletics. The motto of Little Athletics is « Family, Fun, and Fitness ». There is a Little Athletics club for every localised region where a weekly competition takes place. The athletes and teams then progress to state competition for championships as determined by the state association. The first Little Athletics event was held in October 1964 at Landy Field. Yearly, over 95,000 kids participate in Little Athletics.
Read moreDiving for kids in Queensland
Dive into the mesmerising nature of Queensland with the whole family! Queensland is considered as one of the best diving destinations in the world. With perfect, warm ocean waters, amazing reefs, and hundreds or even thousands of marine species, diving in Queensland is a priceless activity that you must never trade for anything else.
Read moreGames 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!
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 moreHow to make the first day of swimming lessons more enjoyable
Whether your child has participated in infant and toddler swimming classes or family fun swims at the local pool, the first day of swimming lessons can often prove to be a little intimidating. This article details how parents and carers can help.
Read moreReptile Park for Kids
Your child can get up close and personal with their favourite scaly creatures!<br><br>Very popular with crocodile and snake loving kids and adults alike, a reptile park can be a fun and educational experience for the whole family!
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