10 Uniquely Exciting Kids Party Venues : A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
As parents and caregivers in New Zealand, you have an array of choices to tailor the perfect party that aligns with your child's preferences. Whether your little one dreams of exploring the depths of the ocean, unleashing their inner artist, or embarking on sports adventures, these venues provide a canvas for unforgettable celebrations.
Read moreCommunity 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!
Read morePRIMARY SCHOOL SELF DEFENCE LESSONS
People do not react in a certain way unless they have had practice. Practice verbal de-escalation and ways to create or close the distance between a would-be attacker. Or better yet enroll your child in a bullyproof or martial arts program to learn all the skills they need as well as grow in confidence and self-esteem.
Read moreKickstarting Kids in Sport: Choosing the First Sport Sport!
Those little muscles are working hard, building strength, enhancing cardiovascular health, and helping them grow strong and fit.
Read moreBagpipe for kids
Let your kids connect with other cultures by playing bagpipes! Bagpipes are musical instruments that use enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. They are traditionally used to provide music for dances and funerals. Get your outdoorsy kids to play this loud instrument!
Read moreStrengthened and Resilient: Karate for Girls
Empowering girls through Karate is a transformative journey that enriches their lives physically, mentally, and emotionally. The discipline, confidence, and resilience fostered through Karate classes and lessons can be empowering.
Read moreHow to Encourage Your Child To Practice Their Musical Instrument
There is only one thing more magical than watching an expert musician who is lost in their own craft; that is, being that musician. Become one with an instrument produces a sense of flow, enjoyment, confidence and pure bliss. A musician can lose themselves to something greater than them alone. Which is why you are doing your child a massive favour if you know how to make practice both fun and rewarding. Here’s how to best get your child to practice, without the tears.
Read moreCamps for Kids
Are you wondering what to do with your kids in the school holidays? Kids' camps are a popular solution to the dilemma of how to entertain your children over the summer period. Camps are a place where children can go either for the day or overnight and enjoy a number of organised kids activities usually based around a particular theme or sport. There are an almost infinite number of different types of camps available throughout New Zealand that cater to kids of almost all ages and interests.
Read moreTouch 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.
Read moreSkateboarding for Kids
Hit the skate park and have fun ! Skateboarding is one of the coolest kids' activities!<br>As well as a social experience, skateboarding can be a great way to keep fit!
Read moreYmca for Kids
Let your kids develop their potential while helping the community! <br />The YMCA is a worldwide not for profit association dedicated to helping young and disadvantaged people of all ages to maximise their potential and learn new skills.
Read morePetting Zoos for Kids
Do your children love animals? Then why not take them to a petting zoo? A petting zoo is a collection of domestic and farm animals that kids can feed and stroke. Sometimes they are located at zoos and other times they are mobile, often travelling to locations for parties or to schools, fetes, showgrounds and other events where fun activities for kids are required.
Read moreConducting for kids
We've all seen refined gentlemen acting as conductors of grand orchestras. But did you know kids lessons are available in music conducting? Learning to conduct is a great exercise for kids which educates them about a range of things about music. It can also improve their brain function and social skills in ways that will benefits lots of other areas of their lives.
Read moreHosting a Budget-Friendly Kids' Birthday Party
When planning a low-budget kids' birthday party in New Zealand, choosing the right venue can make a big difference.
Read moreHosting a Budget-Friendly Kids' Birthday Party
Adventure: Embrace New Zealand's natural beauty by planning an outdoor adventure. Hiking, nature scavenger hunts, and stargazing are fantastic options.
Read moreSaxophone For Kids
Introduce your kids to music with this well-known wind instrument!<br><br>. If your kid is bored by classical music, the saxophone could be the instrument for them!
Read moreSurfing for Kids
Your kids will love surfing and will enjoy this amazing sport with friends! They'll get in touch with nature, and discover the real benefits of this famous water sport.
Read moreCreating a stimulating learning environment for private music lessons
As a private music teacher with a waiting-room area for students, I set out to make it a welcome place where some undirected learning could happen. Have a look at these tips for how you can create a stimulating learning environment for your private music lessons.
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