Kids Archives

DIY Craft Shed: A Creative Haven for Kids and Parents

August 15, 2024

Transforming a shed into a DIY craft space is an exciting project that can bring joy and creativity to both kids and parents. A well-organised and inviting craft shed provides a dedicated area for unleashing artistic talents, exploring new projects, and spending quality time together as a family. Here’s how you can turn an ordinary shed into a creative haven for everyone. 1. Plan the Layout Before diving into the fun part of decorating and stocking the shed, it’s essential to plan the layout. Consider the activities you and your kids will be doing in the space. Whether it’s painting,…

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Kids, Kids Sports, School holidays

GeckoSports: Empowering Kids Through Active Play

August 15, 2024

In the fast-paced digital age where children are often glued to screens, only 1 in 4 children aged 5 to 14 years are getting their recommended 60 minutes a day of physical activity, so finding ways to keep them active and engaged can be a rewarding challenge. GeckoSports offers innovative solutions to promote physical activity among kids while fostering their overall development. Who is GeckoSports? GeckoSports is not just another sports program; it’s a movement dedicated to empowering children through fun, active play. Founded on the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of physical activity,…

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Education, Kids

Social-Emotional Learning in Early Childhood Education

August 13, 2024

If your little one will soon be heading off to early childhood education, you’ll undoubtedly have several concerns on your mind. How will they settle? What are the staff really like? Is it the right time for them to be going? These are all questions that will invariably rattle around your head. However, one thing you should consider is to what degree the centre embraces social and emotional learning, which should be an essential part of any young child’s development. In this post, we’ll take a look at what exactly social and emotional learning is and why it should be…

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Kids

Book Week is 17 to 23 August 2024

August 11, 2024

Get ready for the Children’s Book Council of Australia’s 2024 Children’s Book Week, with this year’s theme, Reading is Magic! Throughout the month of August, community organisations, schools and libraries around the country will take part in Children’s Book Week, celebrating the joys of reading for pleasure with classroom activities, competitions, storytelling sessions and, of course, the popular school book parade. This is a wonderful opportunity for community to come together around the shared value of reading for pleasure, and to promote reading as an enjoyable and social activity for children and young people. Join the community at the Woollahra library…

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Kids, Kids Sports

Why Eastern Suburbs Mums are Choosing Grasshopper Soccer For Their Kids

August 10, 2024

As a parent, you’re always on the lookout for activities that are not only fun for your child but also contribute to their overall development. If you’re in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs and searching for the perfect program, let me introduce you to Grasshopper Soccer—Australia’s no.1 non-competitive child development program that’s now available right in your neighbourhood. What Makes Grasshopper Soccer Unique? Grasshopper Soccer is more than just a place to kick a ball around. We’re dedicated to nurturing your child’s confidence, motor skills, social abilities, and character in an environment that prioritises support and encouragement over competition. Our mission is…

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Events, Kids

Yoto’s Book Week Treasure Trail Adventure

August 2, 2024

Calling All Young Adventurers Aged 3-12! Are you ready for an epic quest? Grab your Book Week costume and your map, and join us for a thrilling treasure trail through mystical mazes, foggy bogs, rolling fields and the magical woods of the beautiful Centennial Parklands. To celebrate Book Week 2024 and the launch of kid’s audio brand Yoto in Australia, we’re inviting kids aged 3 to 12 (and their grown-ups!) to unlock their imaginations and creativity and join us for a morning of stories, music, adventure and… treasure for all! Talking about treasure — we’re giving away $30,000 worth of Yoto goodies…

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Events, For Mums, Kids

Spark in the Park: Keep Australia Beautiful (for ages 0-5 years)

August 1, 2024

Bring along a picnic blanket and join us outdoors for lots of fun, stories, songs and playtime for children 0-5 years of age. This month, we will be celebrating Keep Australia Beautiful Week! Bookings are essential online (open approx. one month prior to the event), subject to Terms and Conditions listed below. The event is weather permitting and may be cancelled at short notice due to inclement weather. BYO Picnic Rug. Suitable for children 0–5 years of age. Enquiries: 9093 6400 When: Wednesday 7 august 2024 10.30am -11.30am Where: Randwick Community Centre Address27 Munda Street, Randwick Bookings: www.eventbrite.com Cost: Free More information: www.randwick.nsw.gov.au

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Inspiration, Kids

Lionel Bowen Young Writers’ Award

July 29, 2024

The Lionel Bowen Young Writers’ Award, an esteemed competition dedicated to unearthing the literary talents of young people in Randwick City, is now open for submissions. Named in honour of the former Mayor of Randwick and former Deputy Prime Minister Lionel Bowen AC, this award celebrates the creativity and expression of young writers in the community. This year’s theme, “The Future is Wild,” invites participants to explore the limitless possibilities of the future through their stories or poems. A Platform for Young Talent In partnership with Randwick City Library, the Lionel Bowen Young Writers’ Award provides a unique platform for…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids

3 Major Reasons to Continue Swimming Lessons Throughout the Winter

July 27, 2024

Swimming provides a variety of benefits — in addition to providing a full-body workout, the activity builds muscle strength and benefits cardiovascular fitness all the while serving as a recreational and social activity. While swimming can prove to be the ultimate way for kids to cool off and stay active during the summer, getting them in the water during the winter months can provide several benefits as well. From the value of routine swimming as a way to maintain skill and confidence in the water to serving as a productive mental health outlet, encouraging your kids to swim throughout the winter…

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Kids, Parenting

Unleashing Creativity Together: The Joys of Arts and Crafts in Building Parent-Child Bonds

July 26, 2024

The Magic of Making: Why Arts and Crafts? Arts and crafts encourage a multitude of developmental benefits that extend far beyond the kitchen table covered in glitter and glue! These activities foster an environment of creativity and self-expression that children crave and thrive in. Moreover, the freedom to create and experiment with different materials allows children to learn problem-solving skills. They might not realize it, but choosing which materials to use and figuring out how to make a piece of art can enhance their decision-making and critical thinking skills! Crafting Confidence and Connection One of the most significant benefits of…

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