5 benefits children may gain from learning Taekwon-Do
Taekwon-Do is primarily the Korean art of self defence. It is also a lot more than just learning kicks, punches, blocks and dodges. It can help to improve a person's physical strength, mental concentration and self confidence just to name a few. This article outlines five key benefits children can access by practising Taekwon-Do.
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 moreTheme Play Park for Kids
You don't have to talk your kids into a visit to a theme park! <br><br>They are very popular kids' activities attractions in Australia, with some of the oldest ones dating back to the early 1900s.
Read moreTouch Rugby for your Kids
A low risk way to play rugby for boys and girls!<br>Touch rugby, also known as touch football is a form of rugby that has been around since the 1950s.
Read moreBeach Volleyball for your Kids
Make a trip to the beach even more fun with a game of volleyball! <br>Popular during the summer, it?s a great form of exercise and loads of fun!
Read moreKindy zoos for kids
Kids will go wild for these Kindy Zoos! Kindy Zoos are zoos where animals are typically smaller and easier to handle so that kindergarteners can have the most fun. Examples of kindy zoos include mobile farms and petting zoos. Pet a tiger cub or a kangaroo today!
Read moreTriathlons for Kids
Give your child the ultimate challenge and enter them into a triathlon!<br><br>Very popular in Australia for all ages, kids’ triathlons can be a fun way for your children to challenge themselves and get fit!
Read moreJujitsu for Kids
Try jujitsu for a martial art that develops mind, body and spirit!<br><br>A great way for kids to keep fit and learn valuable personal skills at the same time!
Read moreTable Tennis for your Kids
If your kids want to develop their hand eye co-ordination table tennis may be the answer!<br>Great for confined spaces and indoors, it has become a fiercely competitive sport that goes all the way up to Olympic level!
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 moresurf life saving clubs for kids in South Australia
Looking for the perfect beach activities for kids in SA? Try signing them up for surf life saving clubs!<br /><br />Do your kids love the beaches in South Australia? Ensure that they have a great and meaningful time at the beach by joining surf life saving clubs!
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 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 moreTheatre for Kids
Harness your child’s imagination!<br><br>A fantastic way for your kids to unearth their creativity!
Read moreRock climbing for kids
Harness your kids’ strength in sports! Rock climbing is probably one of the sports which have a lot of similarities to the climbing techniques of the primitive man when vines were considered ropes and survival was the ultimate goal for wanting altitude. Today, rock climbing is a sport which is both physically and mentally challenging for any age - just as it was for the caveman who climbed up and down for food and safe ground.
Read morebike trails for kids in new south wales
Looking for enjoyable and meaningful activities for kids in NSW? Go green and explore NSW by taking on the bike trails!<br /><br />Biking is a good form of exercise that also lessens the pollution we get from cars. Biking lets you save money while gaining fitness, fun, and transport, all in one!
Read moreGymnastics for Toddlers: Building Foundations for a Lifetime of Activity
Gymnastic classes for toddlers are conducted in a safe and child-friendly environment. Equipment is designed for their size and safety, allowing them to explore and learn with confidence.
Read moremartial arts for kids in Victoria
Self defence is best learned through martial arts!<br /><br /> Let them have the ability to protect themselves and others against harm!
Read more5 Reasons to be grateful for dance
Yes of course theres the friendships, but how about your best friends parent who is basically a third parent to you. They have helped with your makeup at dance competitions, they’ve hairsprayed stray bits of hair in your bun, they have helped you with a quick change at the concert. They are family.
Read moreArchery in Brisbane
Let your kids be aware of safety with archery! While some sports usually focus on coordination, speed and reflex, archery improves your children's concentration and awareness with safety.
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