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10 reasons to learn a musical instrument
1. It’s enjoyable! 2. It’s a great way to meet new people 3. It builds your self-confidence 4. Develops your patience 5. Enhances your creative ability 6. Teaches you self-discipline 7. Boosts your memory 8. Brings with it a sense of achievement 9. Reduces your stress levels 10. Improves cognitive skills
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Understanding Netball Club Tournaments and Events for Parents
Explore the world of netball club tournaments in Australia, learn their structures, and discover how you, as a parent, can best support and encourage your child through these competitive and fun events.
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Building Character: How The Boys' Brigade Develops Leadership Skills in Youth
The Boys' Brigade in Australia develops leadership skills in children through responsibility, teamwork, and critical thinking. This youth association's programs help kids build character and confidence, preparing them to be the leaders of tomorrow. Learn how your child can benefit!
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How 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.
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Ballet as a Form of Fitness and Discipline for Children
Discover how ballet classes can enhance your child's fitness and discipline. It's a beautiful blend of art and exercise!
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Collections 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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An Animal-Themed Party for Kids
Discover how to create a Wildlife Safari-themed party for children, featuring mobile animal farms, engaging activities, educational entertainment, and a stunning safari birthday cake.
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museums for kids in Sydney
Learn about the history of Sydney with fun and interesting Sydney attractions for kids. Take them to the museums!<br /><br />NSW museums and Sydney galleries are perfect places to explore and discover Sydney a little bit more. Your kids can get familiar with Sydney's history and culture with the exhibits of fossils, artefacts, and artworks.
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Choosing the Right Dance Style for Your Child
Discover how to choose the best dance style for your child, from Ballet to Hip Hop, focusing on personality, age, and benefits, ensuring a fun and enriching experience.
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Netball for Kids
The perfect safe sport for your kids, and especially your doughter! Your kids will have a lot of fun playing this derivative of basketball, which lies more on technique than physical condition.
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Pilates For Kids
Lead your kids into a healthy lifestyle. Do Pilates together!<br><br>Pilates is a form of exercise developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. It is a physical fitness system intended to strengthen the mind and the body as Joseph Pilates believed that mental and physical health are connected. He also believes that Pilates uses the mind to control the muscles. In 1934, he discussed in his book, Your Health, about his concern with the state of kids health.
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Sailing For Kids In Melbourne
Let your kids try sailing in Melbourne for a unique view of this vibrant city!<br /><br/> Sailing is a popular sport and pastime in Melbourne. With its fantastic beaches and beautiful scenery, sailing in Melbourne is a great way for your child to learn a useful skill and have fun at the same time!
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Jujitsu 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!
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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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Where to Use Your Active Kids Vouchers in 2024
The Active Kids Vouchers ensures that children have continuous opportunities throughout the year to explore a variety of activities, from sports to creative arts, previously supported by the Active Kids program.
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Hiking For Kids In NSW
Hit the trails and explore the bush by going hiking in NSW!<br><br> Hiking is a popular family activity for kids of all ages. With its abundance of walking tracks and stunning scenery, NSW is a great spot for hiking. Put on your sunscreen, pack a lunch and get the kids out into the Australian bush!
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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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