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Australia Activities For Kids

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Australia Activities For Kids

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Extracurricular activities for kids - what to choose?

Kids these days have a huge variety of extra-curricular activities they can choose to participate in. Getting involved in different pastimes is a great way to make new friends and develop new skills as well as having fun, although choosing what activities to do can be harder than it sounds. With such a huge range on offer, especially in Australia, it can be tempting to go overboard and enrol in 17 different dance, sport and music classes! Try to start with just one or two different activities and then join more if your child is still itching to try out something else. All of the different pastimes have their pros and cons and will be suited to different children.

Dancing – Dancing is a great way to develop co-ordination, flexibility, musicality and discipline particularly in young girls. It can also provide a great medium for shy children to gain confidence and come out of their shells. Although it can be an expensive activity - when you add up the cost of uniforms, lessons and costumes - it may turn out to be an endless source of enjoyment for your child.

Music - Children can develop a profound sense of self-expression through music. Music lessons, which children can start as early as three years of age, enable the development of a sense of rhythm and melody that is harder to teach to adults. Singing, clapping, playing the drums and eventually learning to read music can provide children with skills they use throughout their lives. Free music classes are often held at public libraries, such as Leichhardt Library in Sydney and East and North Melbourne Libraries.

Sport - Sport is the most popular extra-curricular activity amongst kids because it is so accessible and there are such a huge variety of sports they can play. Almost every child is bound to find something they enjoy playing, whether it is a team sport like soccer, netball, rugby or hockey or an individual sport like swimming, athletics or tennis. Swimming is arguably the most vital sport a child can learn because of the valuable life skills it provides. Most public schools will offer a swimming program in the summer terms.

If the costs of extra-curricular sport are adding up, keep in mind that schools also have compulsory physical education programs included in the curriculum. This ensures all of the kids get a good run around! Australian school uniforms for boys and girls usually have a sports outfit, lessening the financial burden, as you don't have to buy a different outfit for every PE class.

Out-of-school activities don't have to cost the earth and nor do they have to take up every afternoon of the week. The most important thing is that your child is having fun participating in their chosen activities. And hey, if they happen to become a professional golfer one day, you just might be in luck…

Australia Activities For Kids

Bright Starts Bounce-A-Bout Activity Center, Pink, Style May Vary
Bright Starts Bounce-A-Bout Activity Center, Pink, Style May Vary
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Bounce, Spin Rock in this exciting entertainer. Unique bounce pad provides a soft surface for babies feet to play. Seven entertaining toys are just a reach away. Overhead toy bar encourages baby to reach and grab. Seat spins so baby has access to all the fun.Once playtime is over, you can fold it flat for easy storage.

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  • Seat rotates 360° for access to all toys
  • Three adjustable height settings allows entertainer to grow with baby
  • Colorful bead chaser
  • Ladybug push top spinner with swirling beads
  • Spinning bee rattle ball
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Multi-Activity Table
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Multi-Activity Table
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Melissa and Doug Multi - Activity Table is an all - purpose play station! Whether you're talking arts and crafts, game time or putting together a puzzle, this Universal Activity Table is the perfect spot to set up! With a large 50 x 32 1/2" surface area, there'll be plenty of room to spread out and color or play a game of checkers. A jumbo-sized drawer lives on the side of the Table as well... store games, art supplies and more! Dimensions: 16" high. Recommended for kids ages 3 and up. Adult assembly required. Pick up this Table at the Guide today! Melissa and Doug Multi-Activity Table

Features

  • Large, sturdy, wooden play table is ideal for trains, dollhouses, arts and crafts projects, blocks, puzzles and more
  • Features a double-sided play board and jumbo-sized drawer
  • Quality wood construction is easy to assemble
  • A great value
  • Recommended for ages between 36 months - 7 years
Earlyears Lil' Shopper Play Set
Earlyears Lil' Shopper Play Set
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  • 6 piece activity set
  • Each food features a different texture
  • Each food jingles, crinkles or chimes
  • All items fit in soft, sturdy tote bag
  • Great for babies and toddlers
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Fun with Friends Musical Table
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Busy, busy... there's so much to do, with four corners full of learning fun! Each has an entire interactive learning center with lights and a friendly character who invites baby to play, encouraging movement and exploration all around the table. Baby can learn letters, numbers, counting, first words, colors, shapes, opposites, animals and much more -- in English and Spanish! Musical fun includes sing-along songs, tunes, real instrument sounds and a variety of music styles. The Imagination mode brings imitative play to life with real-life sounds, piano keys, phone tones and more. Lots of activities, lots of songs and even bilingual learning in an age-appropriate way! Requires three "AA" batteries, not included.

The Fun With Friends Musical Table has over 50 songs, tunes and musical activities and four corners full of learning fun. For babies and toddlers aged 6-36 months, each corner of the table has an interactive, light-up character inviting baby to explore all around the table! Baby can learn letters, numbers, counting, first words, colors, shapes, opposites, animals and much more—in English and Spanish, with four different modes to choose from. Lots of activities, lots of songs, and even bilingual learning in an age-appropriate way! Letters, numbers, shapes & colors – so many things to discover! Encourages imaginative play, develops important skills and rewards curiosity. Delightful Surprises for Baby to Discover The Fun With Friends Musical Table includes four toys in one: a Laptop full of music and phrases lets baby discover the alphabet, shapes and more; a Piano helps baby learn colors and music; a Counting Phone teaches numbers and even has a removable receiver for role-play fun. There’s also a Book with pages to flip, which introduces words, animals and the concept of stories. Best of all, the Fun With Friends Musical Table grows with your baby. Younger babies can sit and play with busy activities using just the tabletop. Legs easily snap on so toddlers can cruise around and learn! There are four different modes to enjoy: Learning; Music; Imagination; and Bilingual play, which introduce letters, numbers and learning concepts in Spanish. Benefits of Discovery Play Rhythm, rhyme, and music are great ways to help babies learn. The songs and activities waiting to be discovered help introduce baby to sing-along learning, role play, and using their imagination. Four friendly light-up characters interact both with baby and with each other, encouraging baby to stand & cruise, and enhancing gross motor development. There are lots of colorful keys to press, which build baby’s fine motor skills and reward their curiosity. Each delightful discovery helps promote baby’s thinking and problem-solving skills by teaching action & reaction. The songs and stories also develop language skills by encouraging words and introducing the concept of storytelling. You can help your baby make connections between words and objects by pointing to them and repeating the words they hear in English and Spanish. “See the triangle, triangulo? There’s the number three, tres.” Other Ways to Laugh & Learn Babies learn more when they feel at home. Combining familiar objects, everyday discoveries, and your baby’s never-ending sense of wonder are the basis of the Laugh & Learn collection of toys from Fisher-Price. Make learning more fun with Laugh & Learn favorites like the Dance & Play Puppy, the Sweet Sounds Picnic, and the Smilin’ Smart Phone. What's In The Box? One Fun With Friends musical activity table with snap-on legs and instruction manual. Requires 3 AA (LR6) alkaline batteries, not included.

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  • Characterized light-up faces on activities encourage baby to cruise around the table
  • Each character has a unique personality to interact with baby
  • Teaches letters, numbers, opposites, shapes, colors, greetingsand first words
  • Legs easily snap on so toddlers can cruise around and learn
Bright Starts Around We Go Activity Station, Doodle Bugs
Bright Starts Around We Go Activity Station, Doodle Bugs
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  • Other toys include frog popper, spinner ball, ratcheting bee stalk toy and mirror station
  • Removable toy tray is easy to clean
  • Designed to grow with baby through the toddler years
  • Rotates 360 degrees allowing baby to walk around play table
  • 3 play modes with two plush stalk toys
Learning Resources Calendar and Weather Pocket Chart
Learning Resources Calendar and Weather Pocket Chart
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This heavy duty, vinyl pocket chart will make teaching your child about the calendar and weather a breeze. Includes pockets and pre-printed, double-sided cards for dates, days of the week, months, years, yesterday, today, tomorrow, holidays and celebrations, weather conditions and seasons-136 heavy-duty cards in all!

Features

  • This sturdy, vinyl pocket chart will makes a visually appealing introduction to weather
  • Includes pre-printed, double-sided cards
  • 136 heavy-duty cards in all
  • For grade pre K+
Edushape Edu-Tiles 26 Piece 6x4ft Play Mat, Uppercase Letters
Edushape Edu-Tiles 26 Piece 6x4ft Play Mat, Uppercase Letters
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Giant interlocking tiles make excellent play mats, storage boxes, tents, and creative games. Soft, washable, durable, and colorful. 26 pcs.

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  • 0.5" thick foam is safe for babies of all ages conforming to all required safety standards and insulates from cold surfaces
  • Bright primary colors to stimulate baby
  • The 12" soft foam squares provide a colorful, washable, and durable surface
  • Includes 26 colorful, upper case letters that pop out for even more fun
  • We recommend Edu-Tiles Edges & Corners to complete your play mat
Step2 Creative Projects Table
Step2 Creative Projects Table
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Any aspiring artist would love to have this creativity-fueling table, which has plenty of storage for art supplies, paper, toys, and more. Two children can even sit at it together to play at the same time. Step2. Ages: 3+

Features

  • Large table surface features molded in trays on either side for markers, crayons and more
  • Sturdy wooden shelf is perfect for additional storage and can be repositioned to accommodate up to two children at a time
  • Designed with large storage compartments on either side of the table for drawing pads, tablets, books supplies and more (not included)
  • Includes two 11 inch stools
  • Features a heavy-duty support rod for additional stability
Play-Doh Creativity Center
Play-Doh Creativity Center
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The Play-Doh Creativity Center encourages kids to mold pretend meals, make faces, decorate a party scene and create animal friends. Kids can shape their own creations, or use the 26 built-in molds. There are plenty of cutters, extruders and additional molds to keep the creative juices flowing, and the built-in storage compartments and Play-Doh Pick-Up Stick tool make for easy clean-up. Perfect for a rainy afternoon, a scheduled play date or keeping kids engaged in creative thinking, the Creativity Center is more than enough fun for one, or many.Includes table, lid with half-molds, activity mat, Play-Doh Pick Up Stick tool, mini extruder tool (2 pieces), extruder (2 pieces) with rail, roller with 4 cutters and 2 handles, 3 two-sided molds, 13 cutters, 2 two-sided cutters, 5 sheets of paper, 4 crayons, plate with half-molds, 2 forks, knife, scissors, garlic press, 5 three-ounce cans, 5 two-ounce cans and 1 two-ounce mini extruder tool can of Play-Doh brand modeling compound (12 oz, 340 grams). Activity table has more than 45 accessories and a four-picture activity mat that kids can decorate with Play-Doh creations they shape on their own, or create from the 26 built-in molds. Special Play-Doh Pick Up Stick tool makes cleaning up bits of Play-Doh compound a breeze.

Features

  • Activity table with more than 45 accessories
  • Kids can decorate a 4-picture activity mat with Play-Doh creations
  • 26 built-in molds
  • Built-in storage compartments
  • Special Play-Doh Pick Up Stick tool makes cleaning up bits of Play-Doh compound a breeze
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