Why 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)
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Aquatic Centres in Sydney
Sydney is famous for its aquatic centres, particularly the Sydney International Aquatic Centre!
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Surfing For Kids In The Gold Coast Region
Encourage your kids to bring out their surfboards and brave the waves!<br><br>Gold Coast, Queensland is known as a major tourist destination in Australia.
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Little 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.
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Discovering Fun at Play Centres for Kids
Facilities and Amenities Evaluate the facilities and amenities offered by the Play Centre. Look for a variety of play equipment, age-appropriate zones, seating arrangements for parents, and amenities like a cafe for refreshments.
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Australian Football (AFL) for Kids
Australian Football is a great team sport, both physical and technical. Your kid will develop both his strategic and team skills, and maybe make a lot of friends!
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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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Electric Guitar for Kids
Could your child be the next Jimi Hendrix?<br><br>The instrument of choice in most popular music today, the electric guitar is perfect for any child who aspires to be a rock star!
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BASICS FIRST - WHY WE TEACH TRICKS LAST AT OUR COACHING CLINICS
Over the years, I've focused more and more on the core, basic skills in BMX - and the more we develop these, the more I've found that young riders can learn tricks faster and safer down the line. Regularly, this means pulling people back from trying something - and saying "slow down, you're not there yet". This is now what our entire coaching method at Rampfest is built around.
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Oztag for Girls
Oztag is breaking down gender barriers in sports. Girls are encouraged to participate and excel in this sport, showing their capabilities to the fullest.
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A guide to getting your performance right
After recently running a local singing talent quest, I've received request after request from unsuccessful competitors for feedback, led by the question "What was wrong with my performance?” I've not yet replied to these singers for this reason...
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5 questions all parents should know the answer to before they select a basketball camp for their child
Choosing a basketball camp can be a difficult decision. Here are five questions you can ask to help simplify the process and ensure you get your money’s worth and that your child gets the excellent instruction that will help him or her improve their skills and develop a greater love for the game.
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Tips for kids playing basketball
Basketball isn't just a great team sport to play - it's a skill that needs to be learned and practiced in order to continue improving. There are four areas where kids can focus to really start to improve their basketball skills and this article outlines all of them.
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Pre School Music For Kids
Encourage your kids to foster an appreciation for music. Get them to participate in preschool music classes!<br><br>Music education is essential in a kid’s early learning. They learn to speak and understand their native language through songs and nursery rhymes. Not everyone will grow up to be great singers, composers, or musicians, but every kid should be taught how to sing and to appreciate music in general.
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Police Citizens Youth Clubs for kids (PCYC)
Let your kids enjoy a new activity that will motivate them to participate in community safety! PCYC or Police Citizens Youth Clubs for kids in Australia gives the youth opportunities through recreational and educational programs.
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Sports camps for kids in Western Australia
Aim for the full development of your kids! Sports camps enable children to enjoy their freedom by learning and having fun with other kids. Sports camps are also an effective tool to help them gain confidence.
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School Holiday Activities for kids in Sydney
School holidays in New South Wales are never boring with a lot of things to do with kids in Sydney! There are four school holidays in Sydney and NSW. Let your kids enjoy and make the most out of them!
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