Australia is proudly a great sporting nation. Weekends open flood gates to a myriad of sporting opportunities for young and old, whether it be playing team or individual sports, or watching amateur or professional level games. Sport provides a multitude of health benefits too. Children who are active and regularly participate in team sports are more likely to become physically active citizens as adults. Sport improves personal fitness, builds...more
One life-cycle activity concept is to notice an organism's life-cycle while in a lawn or at a recreation area. Perhaps the best organisms for this project are butterflies and moths, as they have very unique life-cycle levels (starting out as eggs, hatching as mobile caterpillars or larvae, growing into stationary pupae and finally emerging as winged insects). Kids can discover caterpillars and proper care for them in glass jars until they get...more
Children play an important part in safeguarding the environment for future generations. Just as local businesses impact local communities as well as the international community so too can kids impact the earth. Their actions can have an impact at home, in school, in their local community, and worldwide. School's out for the summer, but it does not mean that educational activities have to stop. There are a lot of great green activities that you can introduce to your child. Observing the Great Outdoors! One great activity for kids and parents is to take a walk on the beach, in the woods, or in a park.Needed Materials Recyclable bag, Paint , Crayons, Glue, Scissors, Smock, Pen or paper, Construction paper, Ruler, and a Large sheet of paperNeeded SkillsCommunication, observation, and motor skillsGrade LevelThis activity is great for younger kids and can be completed by those as young as K-1st grade and lower ages.Before you go, have your child think of all the things you might see on your walk. Make a chart listing items you might see as the headings, using the ruler to draw lines in between items.Take your recyclable bag with you on your walk and make it a scavenger hunt, placing all...more
Selecting clothes and apparels for the kids is one of the biggest challenges of every parent. You will find a variety of clothes for children but todays children are also highly concerned about the fashion. So, they always desire to wear the outfits according to their will. Children always look cute in bright colors, but sometimes when you go to...more
Finding just the right toys can be tough to do especially when the holidays are approaching. If you are looking for a Diego rescue pack or Caillou toys, there are often a limited number in the stores. Finding those toys that the child just has to have can be very stressful for a parent.When a new toy comes out, the stores will often have some in...more
Teach the kids Meet the ParentsWe've all been there as driving instructors. You turn up on time to pick up a new pupil and out comes a parent with a million questions about how you do your job and how much you know. It can be a pressure situation and feel like a put down unless you handle it properly and show your professionalism.Sometimes they ask what check test grade you are even though they have no real understanding of what a check test grade means. Some will ask what your pass rate is even though pass rates are largely dependent on the ability of the individual pupil and other factors such as nerves and personal issues beyond your control. Some will start to question lesson prices telling you how much they paid for a lesson twenty or more years ago and be reluctant to accept any terms and conditions of business. As parents are probably paying for the lessons these issues need to be dealt with. It can all feel like an interrogation and make you ill at ease with your pupil but if you remain calm the situation can be turned to your advantage.The main thing we have to do as driving instructors is to get parents on our side and convince them that we have the best interests of...more
Your kid has a grand pair of shoe, does he or she has the right socks for it? Designer baby socks in the UK are on high demand for being a class fashion wear. They are an integral part of the children's wardrobe today and from parties, birthday...more
Children get bigger a lot quicker than adults. Most adults would be the same height they had been for the conclude of large faculty or from the starting of higher education. But up right up until either of all those tips, infants, young children and...more
Throughout the holidays, or when it's your son or daughter's birthday, odds are grandma and grandpa along with other relatives are searching at exactly what the child may want as a present. You could place your child on the telephone and also have...more
If your child needs a hearing aid, you may be wondering how well he or she will tolerate it, or even how often it will get worn. Fortunately, there are a few ways to encourage kids to wear these devices to help them hear. Learn some tips on making...more
How can you find true love through dating when youve gone through a divorce and have kids living with you? It can be a challenge for singles with kids to find time to date and socialize, but if you do it the right way, then finding a soulmate isnt...more
In recent years the prospects of the brand children's clothing industry is getting better and better. The children's clothing market has become the focus of attention, infants and young children garment accessories market has great...more