
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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Painting For Kids
Creative kids will love messing about with paints and making their own artwork!<br><br>Fun, creative and budget friendly, painting is something kids can enjoy no matter what their age or level of skill!
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Arts & Crafts Activities for Kids in Sydney
Inspire imagination and creativity with arts and crafts activities for kids!<br><br>Kids, being naturally creative, best express themselves through art.
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Contemporary dance for kids in Adelaide
Move to the rhythm with contemporary dance! If you live in Adelaide and the surrounding areas, there are many classes and schools that teach contemporary dance for kids in Adelaide where your toddlers can learn modern dance techniques combined with improvisation, while learning the importance of core strength to enhance their performance.
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Entertainment Options for Kids Parties: Magicians, Clowns, and More!
Whether it's a traditional fairy tale or an original adventure, puppet shows have the power to teach valuable lessons while keeping children entertained. Interactive puppet performances can even encourage audience participation, making the experience even more immersive and enjoyable.
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How to Prepare for a Magic Show - Part 1
The young < a href "https://www.activeactivities.com.au/directory/category/parties/party-entertainment-and-themes/magicians/"> magician </a>just starting out will no doubt feel the compulsion to string some tricks together and present them to an audience. He/she will need to know how to prepare for a Magic Show.
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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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Fun Drills and Games to Practice Basketball Skills at Home
A classic basketball game, Knockout, is perfect for improving shooting accuracy and teaching kids about healthy competition. Line up several kids, and each takes turns shooting free throws. If someone makes a basket before you, you're "knocked out." The last person standing wins!
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Rugby Union School Holiday Camp For Kids
Get your kids to learn rugby union during the school holidays!<br />School holiday kids camps are where great childhood memories happen. If want your kids to achieve an active and healthy lifestyle, then school holiday sports camps might be good for them. Why not send them to a rugby union school holiday camp for kids?
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Touch 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.
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Planning a Memorable Low-Budget Kids' Birthday Party
Remember, the most important thing about a kids' birthday party is the joy and memories it brings to your child
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Resilience and Good Health
Find out how you can make your kids more resilient. Resilience is an important emotional and social skill that will help your child deal with life's hurdles.
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Party Games For Kids
Parties are never complete without party games!<br><br>Depending on your theme and on the occasion, you can always have kids games to make your party more enjoyable not only for the kids but for the parents as well. Plan the perfect party games to keep the kids busy!
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Bouzouki for kids
Let your kids delve into the wondrous world of bouzouki playing! Although one of the more underrated activities for kids, bouzouki offers a unique sound and a wide-range of songs to be learnt and played. Bouzouki lessons lets children develop a profound sense of virtuosity due to the thorough and focused approach of playing traditional songs.
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Self Esteem and Confidence
In today’s world it is never too early to instill in them the power of a positive attitude and the importance of having self-confidence. Confidence is based on reality. It’s the steadfast knowledge that goes beyond simply “hoping for the best.” It ensures that one can confront a limiting belief — that’s the power of true confidence.
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Face Painting for Kids
Have you ever organised a face painting party? Either hire a face painter or do it yourself, you can check out all tips and information on how to make this party successful!
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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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