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 moreOutdoor Activities for Kids in Perth
Keep your kids amused with outdoor activities!<br><br>Perth, WA has lots of fun family activities and outdoor activities for kids.
Read more5 Reasons Why Children Must Learn KARATE
If there was one thing above all else that any parent would want their children to have, it is a healthy self image, a positive outlook on life, and the resilience to overcome the challenges and obstacles that life will throw their way
Read moreBasketball Camps and Clinics: Summer Fun for Kids Who Love Hoops
It's not all about technical prowess; these camps also focus on developing mental toughness, discipline, and a positive attitude.
Read moreSurf Lifesaving Clubs for Kids
Get fit, make friends and learn valuable water safety skills at a life saving club! <br><br>As well as teaching kids to be life savers, they also involve beach and water sports.
Read moreDIY Cube Bubbles
Bubbles are usually round, right? But they don't have to be! Spending quality time with my kids is the most important task of my week. But with all the other things I need to do, playing Barbie dolls or hide and go seeks seems a rip off of my time and let's just say it, it gets boring fast. Because my passion is all things sciencey, I naturally want to share my love of the exploration of life with them.
Read moreTen pin bowling for kids
Start playing ten pin bowling with your kids today! Have your next family bonding with activities for kids at the nearest bowling alley.
Read moreBallet Dancing for Kids
A very graceful and academic art that your child will love to perform. They can start learning from any age and will learn discipline and elegance among may other benefits this classical art provides.
Read moreChoosing the Right Karate Dojo for Your Child
Many dojos offer trial classes to allow potential students to experience the training firsthand. Take advantage of these opportunities to see how your child responds to the environment and teaching style. Trial classes can help you make an informed decision about whether the Karate dojo is the right fit for your child.
Read moreHow kids yoga aids school readiness
This is the time of year when excited preschoolers and their families go to their ‘Big School’ orientations. Much of the year has been spent learning letters, numbers and alike. All this knowledge is a great foundation; however research shows us that focusing on socio-emotional skills is the best way to set kids up for success. This article outlines how yoga can help your child prepare for starting school.
Read moreHip Hop Dance for Kids
Are your kids born performers? If they love to dance and perform death defying stunts they might like to channel their energy into hip hop dance routines. Hip hop is a modern style of dance involving a series of moves set to hip hop songs. It's often called urban or street dance and originated on the streets of America in the 1970s. Australian kids quickly took a like to the style!
Read moreNational Parks for Kids
Looking for an adventure in the great outdoors? Head to your local national park! A national park is a government protected reserve designed to help preserve Australian wildlife or plants. These are usually open to the public and may offer a number of family activities including camping, hiking, boating and swimming.
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 moreFun Drills and Games to Practice Basketball Skills at Home
A classic basketball game, Knockout, is perfect for improving shooting accuracy and teaching kids about healthy competition. Line up several kids, and each takes turns shooting free throws. If someone makes a basket before you, you're "knocked out." The last person standing wins!
Read moreA Journey from Beginner to Junior Golfer: A Roadmap for Young Players
Golf associations offer resources, tournaments, and a community for young golfers. They're a great way to stay engaged.
Read morePicnics for Kids
Picnics make a picture-perfect family memory!<br><br>Picnics are a great way to pass a lazy weekend afternoon in Australia – a game of Frisbee, shady spots by a river or in a park and plenty of food that can be as easy or fancy as you like!
Read moreNutrition and Diet Tips for Young Gymnasts: Fueling Future Champions
Offer a balanced snack or meal rich in carbohydrates and some protein to ensure they have enough energy for their training session.
Read moreSinging schools for kids
Bring your children’s singing talent to the next level! Singing schools develop children's vocal abilities and let them have fun performing onstage. Find a singing school for your child now!
Read moreI love learning
There are, of course, so many new skills I learned that I’m beyond excited to bring into Green SuperCamp Australia, and that I want to bring into my teaching practice. But there are also so many learnings about myself and who I am around others that I want to bring into other facets of my life. In understanding myself more, I’m able to spend more time understanding my students, my colleagues, my friends, my family, the people around me every day. Because of that I can learn more, and I don’t know if I mentioned this, but I love learning.
Read moreHow to raise brave kids - that understand FEAR
When confronted by someone or an unusual event we are often surprised by our body's reaction, often interpreted as 'Fear'. At a physiological level our body is dumped with adrenalin which makes our muscles ready to fight or flee from any perceived attack or stressful situation, that is our 'fight' or 'flight' instinct. These two primordial responses are most obvious in children who will run away or lash out when stressed.
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