Okay, confession time: Sometimes I feel a major wave of mum-guilt when I am working from home and my kids are parked in front of the telly or…
Family movies are a great way to spend time with your loved ones and enjoy a fun and uplifting story. But did you know that family movies can…
February, being the month in which love is celebrated on Valentine’s Day, it seemed only fitting to play around with heart art. Of course this craft idea is…
Just click on the image below to download and print out the image. Select File > Print, or right-click (control-click on a Mac) > select print, or just…
Gutter board is one of the most underrated games to come out of the 80s. Sure Skip-it was all the rage for a bit, slip-n-slide was cool and…
Eve Gordon, from The Dust Palace Circus School, gives us some insight into the world of circus.
The shaving cream rain cloud is a great little experiment, that takes no time at all to set up. It’s a simple way to teach kids about clouds…
The holidays are on and so is the mess in our lounge. I have got a great way to keep the kids busy and inspired and the mess,…
Outdoor activities are a great way to keep the kids entertained and to help them to burn off energy. This is especially important during the school holidays when…
One of the things that makes Aotearoa/New Zealand special is the Māori culture and language. Although it is only spoken in New Zealand, the Māori language (Te Reo) is…
All children love to draw and colour and we’re so excited to bring you some gorgeous colouring in pictures and activities to do with your little people. We…
“Oh no, not another rainy day!” If your plans have been hijacked by a never-ending downpour and you’re dreading another round of “Muuum, I’m bored,” we’ve got just…
Slow the pace down in the holidays with some reading and storytime activities. Find ideas about how to get started in our 7 great reading and story time…
Yachting covers all sorts of water activities, so in a country surrounded by water, it is no surprise that yachting is such a popular sport.
Table tennis is a fast sport which is becoming popular in NZ. Whether you play for fun, or more competitively, table tennis is an indoor game for the whole…
Swimming is both a recreational activity and a competitive sport, and in a country surrounded by water, swimming is a skill that every child should learn. We overview…
Squash is a great way to encourage health and fitness in children. Face paced and fun, squash was recently named the healthiest sport in the world.
Soccer is commonly known as football around the world, but whatever the name, soccer is one of the biggest participation sports for New Zealand kids.
Snow sports are literally that – sports on snow – and no matter where you live in New Zealand, you are never too far away to play.
Rugby is one of the most popular sports for children in New Zealand. Whether you are watching or playing, rugby is a part of being kiwi. We overview…
Orienteering keeps both the body and the brain active, and because it can be enjoyed by all ages, orienteering is often referred to as a family sport.
Netball is one of our most popular sports, and as a mainstay in New Zealand schools, netball is an easy sport for children to get involved in.
Kayaking covers a range of on water sports, including kayaking on gentle rivers, white water, lakes and out at sea. Kayaking is a sport for the whole family,…
Judo is a combat sport derived from the ancient martial art of Jujutsu. Judo helps develop self defence, self confidence, fitness and discipline.
Golf is one of the oldest games in the world, and whether its serious competition or just for fun, golf can be enjoyed by all the family. We…
Cycling with kids is an easily accessible sport. As the saying goes, Cycling is as easy as riding a bike. We overview cycling as a sport for kids.
Bowls is often thought of as a game for older people, but it is a game that spans generations. Played in singles or teams, Bowls is a fun, social…
Athletics involves so many disciplines that everybody can find something to suit them. A mainstay in NZ schools, athletics is an easy sport to start for most kids.
We overview the benefits of sport, popular sporting options for kids, and key factors to consider in choosing a sport in NZ.
Tap Dancing is a cross between the Irish Jig and the African Shuffle. Originating in New York, Tap Dancing is as fun and vibrant as it ever was.
Singing can be as formal or as informal as you like. Solo, groups, shows or recordings, singing is an art that anyone can enjoy.
Highland Dance is continuously changing and includes both solo and group dances. Highland Dance is very old, but contemporary interpretations can be added.
Scottish Country Dancing is a social form of dancing. A bit like folk dancing, Scottish Country Dance is danced in groups and is lots of fun.
Jazz is a good alternative to ballet or modern dance. Performed to popular music, Jazz is fun and fast paced.
Irish Dance is hundreds of years old, evolving from a casual party-style dance to a competitive art form. Irish Dance is a fun dance for all ages.
Learn to Hip Hop. Hip Hop is a style of dance evolving from the Hip Hop culture. There are various types of Hip Hop, which both boys and…
Drama is a good way for children to develop self confidence and skills for working alongside others. Drama is a fun activity which can be started at any…
Learn contemporary dance. Contemporary dance is the name given to a group of 20th century dance forms. Contemporary includes free, modern, expressionist and post modern dance.
Learn to dance ballet for kids. Ballet is an art form that can be enjoyed from a very young age, and like other types of dance, learning ballet…
Learning any performing art is a great way to encourage confidence and self expression in your child. The performing arts are about passion and creativity.
Learn to play Violin. The violin is a fun instrument for children to learn. As they develop they can play the violin in orchestras, solo, or as the…
Learn to play Piano. Learning the piano is a tradition in some families, but nowadays, there are more ways to play the piano than ever before.
Learn to play the the Keyboard. Keyboard is a fun instrument for beginners, with one keyboard sounding like an entire band.
Learn to play the Drums? When it comes to choosing an instrument, drums have an almost rock star status for children, but drums have a sensible side as…
The clarinet is a lovely instrument for children to learn, and in time they can play the clarinet in an orchestra, concert band or jazz group.
Learning music of any sort is a way for your child to develop skills intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Music truly is a gift that lasts a lifetime, because…
The Spanish language is one of the most commonly spoken languages in the world, with 400 million Spanish speakers worldwide.
The best way to understand the Korean culture and way of life is to know their language. Korean is spoken by millions of people around the world.
Japanese is a practical language to learn in terms of global society. Currently there is not as many Japanese speakers, as there is demand for the language.
While Italian seems less important than some languages in the global economy, Italian holds a special place in our hearts for its links with art, fashion, music and…
German is the most widely spoken language in Europe, and learning German can open up a whole world of opportunity.
French is a very practical language to learn. French is the official language of a large number of countries and is spoken by many as a second language.…
Children who learn to speak Chinese will enjoy a rich cultural experience as well as economic advantages. Chinese is a rising language in the global economy.
Teaching your child a second language not only stimulates their brain, but learning a second language can open up opportunities in their future.
Sea Scouts is an additional programme offered to Scouts aged 11 – 16 years, and has an emphasis on water-based activities.
Scouts is a fun club for boys and girls aged 10 – 16 years, and is a part of the scouting movement. Scouts come after Cubs and before…
Girl Guides is a club for girls aged 10 – 14 years, and is a part of the scouting movement. Girl Guides comes after Brownies and before Rangers.
Cubs is a fun club for boys and girls aged 8 – 10 years, and is a part of the scouting movement. Cubs comes after Keas and before…
Brownies is a fun club for girls aged 7 – 10 years old, and is a part of the scouting movement. Brownies comes after Pippins, and before Girl…
