
Preschools for Kids
Give your child a head start on their education by enrolling them in preschool!<br><br>Designed to help prepare kids for school, they are also a chance for big toddlers to play and socialise and for parents to get a well-deserved break!
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Magicians for Kids
For truly enchanting kid's parties, consider bringing in the magicians!
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How 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.
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Themed Birthday Parties: A Guide to Creating an Enchanting World for Your Child
Adapt classic party games like musical chairs or pin the tail on the donkey to fit your theme. For example, it could be "Save the Princess" or "Rescue the Stolen Treasure."
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Theme Parks for Kids
These parks are a great activity idea to enjoy a great week end in family. Find the one that suits your kids and have a lot of fun! Adventure, water or movie based, you can find one that suits all tastes!
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Indoor Cricket For Kids
Get your kids to play indoor cricket!<br><br>Indoor cricket is a fast paced and simpler version of the regular cricket game. It is played by players of all ages and genders on local, national, and international levels. It is one of the four most popular sports in Australia along with rugby, AFL and horse racing. There are more than 100 indoor cricket centres in Australia with 200,000 participants. Australia also dominates the Indoor Cricket World Cup and has not lost ever since it started in 1995.
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Rising Up the Ranks: Karate Belts
Encourage your child to embrace each belt, learn from it, and aim for the next one with determination and enthusiasm. Your support and involvement in their Karate journey will be invaluable, fostering a love for martial arts and instilling life skills that will benefit them for years to come.
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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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Community centres
Have you ever taken your kids along to your local community centre? If not, check it out today - community organisations often run events and programmes at these venues which are low cost and designed to support the well being and enjoyment of families and their kids. Your kids can participate in lots of good causes as well as making friends and having a great time!
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Calisthenics for kids
If your kids love gymnastics and dancing, try calisthenics!<br><br>A great kids activity designed to improve kids fitness and agility!
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Hip 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!
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Aquariums for Kids
If your kids need a bit of soothing without running the risk of boredom setting in, why not take them to the local aquarium? An aquarium is a transparent container filled with water which contains fish or other marine life for people to observe. Most public aquariums have a number of different tanks which house a wide range of species of fish and aquatic plants.
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How Drama Classes Can Help Children Overcome Shyness
Children learn to project their voices, articulate their thoughts, and express their emotions in a supportive environment. This gradual process helps shy children gain the confidence to speak up and interact with others.
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Indoor Soccer (Futsal) For Kids
The most popular sport today: soccer! Get your kids to try it indoors!<br><br>Indoor soccer, also known as futsal, is simpler version of the regular soccer. The same rules apply but it is played on a smaller indoor field, almost the size of a basketball court, and played with a smaller and heavier ball (for it to bounce less). Indoor soccer was introduced in Australia in 1971. Now there are 18,000 registered indoor soccer players and 120,000 social participants in competitions nationwide.<br><br>
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Aikido classes and lessons
Fighting isnt always bad, let your kids defend themselves through Aikido classes and lessons! Aikido is a martial arts that is easier to grasp than most martial arts. It is a non-violent martial arts brought to Australia in 1965. Aikido is the martial arts for your kids!
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Tips for Starting Kids in Soccer: A Kickstart to a Healthy Childhood
Soccer isn't just about what happens on the field; it's also about what happens at home. Set up a mini soccer field in your backyard or even just a designated area where your child can practice their dribbling and shooting skills. Playing with them can be a fantastic bonding experience and a great way to stay active together.
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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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