4 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...
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Beading - is it just fun or a learning opportunity?
While engaging in this fun activity children are also learning or further developing a number of important skills including design, hand eye co-ordination, patterning and more. This article explains each of the skills your child could learn through beading in more detail.
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Ballet 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.
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The Benefits of Dance: Beyond Just Fun and Fitness
Discover dance's role in enhancing kids' emotional, cognitive, and physical growth, promoting not just fun but holistic development. It's a journey of self-expression, creativity, and healthy living for every child.
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Fun Gymnastics Games and Challenges for Kids: Unleashing the Gymnastics Spirit!
Create an obstacle course using mats, balance beams, hoops, and cones any household items will suit. Challenge the kids to navigate through the course, incorporating various gymnastics moves like rolls, cartwheels, and jumps.
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All about children’s foreign language contests
Children who learn a foreign language can participate in language contests which give them the opportunities to win attractive prizes, gain unique experiences, and even experience overseas travel. This article walks you through each of the major language competitions available in Australia.
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It's just creative writing – right?
Do you have a child who struggles at school? Is not motivated? Simply hates it! The very last thing you’d consider is more learning – right. But perhaps if you spin that all around, you could arrive at a different point. A new starting point. Where your child can do something important, like learn how to use their imagination, and they might feel a little differently about things.
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Cornet 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!
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How 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!
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Community 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.
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Why your child should join the debating team
Your child may have the opportunity to join the debating team at their school at the start of the year. It’s important to be on top of the benefits of debating, to ensure your child makes an informed decision about joining the debating team.
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How to dress your children for exercise in winter
It seems really obvious right – put on a jumper! But knowing how to dress properly in winter is a bit of an art and can make a difference to children when participating in physical activities. This article includes three essential points that will help you to dress your child for physical activity in winter:
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Ball sports for kids in Melbourne
Get the ball rolling for your little Melburnian athletes! As the ultimate city for sports, Melbourne is a great place for your kids to engage into ball sports. There's no need to wait for summer! In Melbourne, ball sport camps and events happen year-round!
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Golf classes for kids in Melbourne
Playing golf can help your kids learn self-discipline and good sportsmanship! Do you want your children to start enjoyable activities for kids? Teach them how to play golf- a fun sport that toddlers can learn and master with the help of talented instructors. Enrolling your children in golf classes in Melbourne, Australia can help them learn self-discipline and good sportsmanship!
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Karate vs. Other Martial Arts: Which is Best for Your Child?
Look for coaches who understand how to work with kids—those who blend discipline with encouragement and keep the classes engaging. It's a bonus if the instructor has experience teaching children, as they'll be better equipped to tailor their lessons to match your child's needs.
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Cooking For Kids
Develop your kid?s artistic prowess through cooking!<br><br>Kids love playing pretend. They like imitating adults around them: wearing their parents? shoes and accessories, pretending to talk to someone on the phone, and playing tea party with their dolls and toy cooking utensils. How about you let them experience cooking in your real kitchen?
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How 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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