Fairs & 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 moreHow Many Swimming Lessons Does Your Child Need?
most kids start feeling comfortable and capable with a number of continual regular lessons
Read moresurfing for kids in the Melbourne Region
Can you surf in Melbourne? Of course you can! Your kids can, too!<br /><br />When it comes to surf beaches, Victoria's beaches are considered among the best in Australia, with the coastline being famous for the high Quality waves. Surfing is one of the popular activities for kids in the Melbourne region.
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 moreThe Importance of Teamwork in Soccer: Life Lessons on the Field
Soccer can lasting friendships that kick on beyond the pitch. The memories of playing together, working through challenges, and celebrating victories become the glue that sticks friends together
Read moreTheme Parks for Kids
These parks are a great activity idea to enjoy a great week end in family. Find the one that suits your kids and have a lot of fun! Adventure, water or movie based, you can find one that suits all tastes!
Read moreWhy should you think about taking up traditional Taekwondo?
The mental aspects of Taekwondo, such as memorizing forms and executing precise techniques, can enhance your ability to concentrate and maintain focus in other areas of life.
Read moreAge-Appropriate Drama Activities
Activities like 'Improvisation Games' foster quick thinking and creativity, while 'Scripted Scenes' introduce them to the basics of script reading and character portrayal.
Read moreWhat Age Should Your Child Start Swimming? Tips for Parents
Once kids hit the school-age range (6 to 8 years old), they've got the physical and mental capabilities to grasp more advanced swimming techniques.
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 moreArt For Kids
Foster your kids? creativity by introducing them to the world of art!<br><br>Art can be anything that is a product of creativity. It can refer to painting, pottery, and other visual media. For kids to achieve their minds' full potential, expose them to art!
Read moreWhy Gymnastics is a Great Foundation for All Sports: Insights from Coaches
Gymnastics introduces children to a wide range of movements at a young age, contributing significantly to their physical literacy. This early exposure helps kids develop a love for movement and exercise, setting them up for a healthy, active lifestyle. As one coach puts it, "Gymnastics teaches kids to understand and love their bodies and what they're capable of. This is something they carry with them into any sport they choose to pursue."
Read moreHow Maria Montessori made teaching more practical
Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator who developed a pedagogy which is now worldwide. The Montessori Method is generally based on the idea that children learn best when the environment supports their natural desire to acquire skills and knowledge. This approach fosters children's love of learning and encourages independence by providing activities and materials which children use at their own pace. This article explains how this practical approach has become so successful worldwide.
Read moreParty Games For Kids
Parties are never complete without party games!<br><br>Depending on your theme and on the occasion, you can always have kids games to make your party more enjoyable not only for the kids but for the parents as well. Plan the perfect party games to keep the kids busy!
Read moreSelf defence: A lesson in safer living
Self Defence is much less about one's ability to fight and more about knowledge of one's self and environment. We are born with a natural instinct for survival and self preservation but in our modern 'civilised' society much of this instinct has been conditioned out of us, particularly in women. This article
Read moreIs Your Child Ready for Gymnastics? Decoding the Right Age to Begin!
Gymnastics isn't just about crazy stunts and acrobatics – it's a holistic activity that can benefit your child in more ways than one. From a physical standpoint, it's fantastic for developing strength, coordination, and flexibility.
Read moreTips to encourage your child to practice playing a musical instrument
It never ceases to amaze me how much difficulty some parents find in encouraging their child to practice playing a musical instrument. Very few younger aged students will practice of their own volition. Not many five year old kids will say to their parents “Now please excuse me, I am about to head into my room to practice the piano for the next hour or two”. However, we have found that the more actively parents are involved, the more the child will feel there is a reason to practice.
Read moremultisports for kids in the perth region
Get your kids involved in multisports!<br /><br />Multisports programs and camps are ideal for introducing your kids to the world of sports.
Read more5 reasons not to run away to the circus
Hey kids – don’t run away to the circus, just join your local circus school! Gone are the days when learning to juggle or fly through the air on a trapeze meant leaving your family behind to tour with a circus. These days, most major cities and regional centres offer recreational circus classes as a great way to have fun, get fit and learn amazing new skills.
Read moreSports clubs for kids in Sydney
Bring out the athlete in your kids!<br><br>Signing up for sports clubs for kids is a great way to spend the holidays in a productive way.
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