How 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 moreRacquet Sports for Kids
Hone your kids’ hand-eye co-ordination with racquet sports!<br><br>Racquet sports are fun and a great way for kids to get fit and make friends!
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 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.
Read moreBringing Magic to Your Child's Birthday
Host an Enchanted Forest-themed birthday for kids, featuring whimsical decorations, magical activities, magicians, themed snacks, and an unforgettable birthday cake.
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 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 moreFun Soccer Drills for Kids: Tips from Soccer Clubs
Create a mini obstacle course in your backyard or at the park. Include cones, hurdles, and even some agility ladders if you have them. Have your child navigate through the course while dribbling the ball. It's a fantastic way to improve their dribbling skills while having loads of fun.
Read moreSnow Sports For Kids In NSW
Are your kids looking for challenging ways to enjoy the snow? Playing board sports in NSW might be the best idea!<br><br>One key snow sport destination in Australia is Snowy Mountains.
Read moreSailing for Kids
Take your kids sailing for an open water adventure!<br>Get your kids outdoors and on to the water for an unforgettable and fun experience!
Read moreSoccer for Toddlers: A Guide to Starting Early
Soccer classes for toddlers are different from adult or older children's classes. They focus on building a strong foundation and a love for the game.
Read moreModel Making for Kids
Watch your kids build their own planes, and boats and trains!<br><br>These can be everything from scale models of old wooden sailing ships to whole villages!
Read morePreschools for Kids in Tasmania
Living in Tassie? Provide your toddlers the proper early education for kids. Enrol them to preschools for kids in Tasmania!<br /><br />. Early learning is sometimes acquired by Australian children from their parents. But there are also a lot of things that babies and toddlers can only learn outside of the home. They need to be exposed to the outside world and mingle with other kids.
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 moreWhy You Should Consider Gymnastics Camp for Your Kids These School Holidays
Enrolling your child in a Gymnastics Camp during the school holidays can also benefit their regular gymnastics classes. They'll have a chance to reinforce what they've learned, develop new skills, and gain a competitive edge when they return to Gymnastics Centres after the break.
Read moreAdventure Parks for Kids
Are you looking for a challenge for the whole family? Why not take the kids to an adventure park this weekend? Adventure parks are like outdoor obstacle courses with a number of activities for kids designed to physically test even the fittest and strongest of children. Usually located in bushland or woods, an adventure park differs from a theme park in that rather than having rides or amusements, it has a number of physical challenges laid out in a sequence.
Read moreCornet 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!
Read moreWater Fun Park for Kids
Keep cool during summer at a water fun park!<br><br>Especially popular during the summer, these facilities can provide a fun day out for all the family!
Read moreCollections For Kids
Encourage your kids to start collections out of the treasures they gather!<br><br>The passion for collecting is one of the activities for kids that they can take interest in.
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