How 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 more4 Reasons why Performing Arts is more than just a hobby
It's frustrating when something their child enjoys is ranked lower on a parent's priority list when compared to their grades at school. Is it really more important for a painfully shy 8 year old to have top grades than developing confidence? Their grades at school won't help them stick up for themselves in the playground and coming first in their maths class won't help them sell their skills in a job interview. But taking part in the performing arts will help and this is why...
Read moreSchool holiday programs in New South Wales
Take your kid to a holiday get-away! New South Wales is home to some of the most exciting holiday venues for kids activities.
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 moreWhy Kids in Australia Love Martial Arts Fitness
Participating in martial arts often involves group activities, encouraging social interaction among children. Kids make new friends, share experiences, and learn the importance of teamwork and cooperation. This social aspect enhances their interpersonal skills and helps them grow into well-rounded individuals.
Read moreGuide to Kids Party Hire Services
Discover essential tips for organizing unforgettable kids parties in Australia, including entertainment, venue choices, and catering options. Ideal for parents planning a special celebration.
Read moreStrong and Resilient: Empowering Girls through Karate
As parents and caregivers, choosing Karate as an avenue for your child’s growth can be a profound and empowering decision, setting them on a path of strength and determination.
Read moreYMCA for Kids in Perth
Enable your kids to reach their full potential. Introduce YMCA to them!<br><br>YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) is one of the community-based, non-profit Perth youth services that provide opportunities for everyone in the community to achieve physical, mental, and spiritual growth.
Read moreHow yoga can help kids with Asthma
Spring is the season that asthma and allergies suffers dread the most due to triggers such as poor air quality and high pollen count. An exciting new study from the Chinese University in Hong Kong found that regular yoga practice had a positive impact on the quality of life of asthma suffers. Kid’s yoga and mindfulness can help as a complementary therapy and an alternative to standard breathing exercises. Read about the best exercises your child can do here.
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 moreNature's Canvas: Creating Art from the Great Outdoors
One of the coolest aspects of outdoor art is that the world around us becomes our art supply store. Leaves, flowers, pebbles, twigs – these natural treasures can be used as brushes, stamps, and even paint sources.
Read moreHow to excel in Martial Arts – outside of the Dojo
The problem seems to be that students are not shown the simple idea behind home training. Hours and hours of training at home is not what the instructor is asking of the student. The key to home training comes back to the same idea mentioned at the top of this article, repetition. This can be a simple 15-minute training session at home done daily or even every second day but it’s this repetition that is key!
Read moreWhy Choose Progress Martial Arts?
Choosing the right martial arts school is an important decision. Picking a quality school tailored to your needs with good instructors will ensure you develop the skills and self-defence capabilities you desire.
Read moreArt activities for kids in the Perth region
Fire up your kids? imagination with art activities! Art is not just limited to the things that can be created by the hands. Music, dancing, and the performing arts are also products of the arts. With all these variety of means, it won?t be hard to channel your children?s energy to art activities!
Read moreThe Great Aussie Birthday Bash in Nature
From mobile farms and animals to kids' sports parties, there's something for every child's interest. So, go ahead, embrace the beauty of the great outdoors, and give your little one a birthday party they'll never forget!
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 moreThe Benefits of Playing Soccer
It’s our role as parents to educate and equip our children with the tools to live a happy, healthy and successful life, to benefit not only their mind but also their body.
Read moreIndoor Cricket For Kids
Get your kids to play indoor cricket!<br><br>Indoor cricket is a fast paced and simpler version of the regular cricket game. It is played by players of all ages and genders on local, national, and international levels. It is one of the four most popular sports in Australia along with rugby, AFL and horse racing. There are more than 100 indoor cricket centres in Australia with 200,000 participants. Australia also dominates the Indoor Cricket World Cup and has not lost ever since it started in 1995.
Read moreIce Skating for Kids
Carefree kids will love gliding on ice!<br /><br />Ice skating is among the popular winter sports for kids, together with skiing and snowboarding. With ice skating, they get to have more opportunities to enjoy the cold.
Read moreHarmonica for Kids
Your child can express their musical talent anywhere with an instrument that fits in their pocket!<br><br>Most often heard in blues and folk music, the harmonica is fun to play and very versatile!
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