TAG Sports

Tag Sports at Tall Tree Early Learning Mullaloo!

Kaya Families,

During our recent Tag Sports sessions, the children have been introduced to the exciting game of tennis, focusing on becoming familiar with the equipment and developing the foundational skills needed to play.

The children explored the different pieces of tennis equipment, learning how to safely hold and carry the racquets and becoming comfortable using the tennis balls. They practised holding the racquet correctly, controlling the ball, and experimenting with gentle taps and swings to develop their hand-eye coordination and confidence.
As the children became more familiar with the equipment, they developed important gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and body awareness. They also learned the value of patience and persistence as they practised new movements and celebrated their progress.

The physical literacy elements that were focused on were Stability & Balance, Reaction time, Coordination, Motor skills, Self-regulation, Confidence, Engagement & enjoyment.
Throughout our tennis sessions, the children demonstrated excellent listening skills, took turns respectfully, and encouraged one another as they explored new challenges. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they developed their tennis skills while having fun in a supportive and active environment.

Our Coach was Coach Ella!

On Monday 20 July, all nine of our OSHC services across Atlantis and Tall Tree kicked into gear for an exciting new TAG Sports initiative, the OSHC Fitness Tournament.

Think push-ups, planks, sit-ups and standing broad jumps. Think leaderboards, personal bests and bragging rights. Think every child, from five-to-twelve-year-olds, discovering just how strong, fast and capable they really are, one challenge at a time.

Find out all about it here:
https://www.talltree.net.au/news/ready-set-move-let-the-challenge-begin

Tag Sports at Tall Tree Early Learning Subiaco!

Kaya Families,

🏃‍♀️ Sport Wrap-Up: Fun Fitness & Tag Sports

Over the past two weeks, the children have had a fantastic time participating in our Fun Fitness sessions during Tag Sports!

Throughout the program, the children enthusiastically explored a variety of fitness activities that encouraged movement, teamwork, and confidence. They challenged themselves by completing exciting obstacle courses, which helped develop their balance, coordination, agility, and problem-solving skills as they navigated different movements and obstacles.

The children also enjoyed playing games with the colourful bouncy balls, practising throwing, catching, rolling, and controlling the balls while building their hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills. These activities also encouraged cooperation, turn-taking, and communication with their peers.

Another favourite activity was the hula hoop challenges! The children experimented with different ways to use the hoops, developing their balance, body awareness, coordination, and perseverance as they practised new skills and celebrated their achievements.

Across all of the activities, the children demonstrated enthusiasm, resilience, and a willingness to try new challenges. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they developed important physical skills while having fun, staying active, and supporting one another.

The physical literacy elements that were focused on were Motor skills, Coordination & balance, Object manipulation, Self-regulation, Confidence, Engagement & enjoyment.

We are so proud of everyone's effort over the last two weeks and look forward to more exciting sporting adventures ahead!

Tag Sports – Basketball Fun! 🏀

Over the past two weeks, the children have been developing their basketball skills during our Tag Sports sessions. They have had so much fun learning the fundamental skills of the game, including how to dribble, pass, and shoot the basketball.

Through a variety of engaging activities and games, the children have been building their hand-eye coordination, balance, spatial awareness, and confidence while working both independently and as part of a team. They have shown great enthusiasm as they practised controlling the ball, aiming for the hoop, and passing accurately to their peers.
To make learning even more exciting, we incorporated favourite games such as "What's the Time, Mr Wolf?" and Hide and Seek, using basketball skills throughout the activities. These games encouraged the children to listen carefully, follow instructions, make quick decisions, and practise moving safely while using their new basketball skills.

The physical literacy elements that were focused on were Object manipulation, Agility, Coordination, Movement with equipment, Self Awareness.
It has been wonderful to see the children's confidence and teamwork grow over the past two weeks. They have encouraged one another, celebrated each other's successes, and demonstrated persistence as they continued to develop their basketball abilities. We look forward to building on these skills in future Tag Sports sessions!

Our Coach this week was Coach Ella!

Tag Sports at Tall Tree Early Learning Manning!

Kaya Families,

🏉 Sport Wrap-Up: AFL
Over the past few weeks, the children have had a fantastic time developing their AFL skills through a variety of fun, active, and engaging games.
The children learned the basic fundamentals of AFL, including how to handball and kick the football. Through guided practice and skill-based activities, they developed their hand-eye and foot-eye coordination, balance, and confidence while learning the correct techniques.
A favourite activity was practising kicking the football through cones to score a goal. This challenge encouraged the children to improve their aim, control, and coordination while celebrating their successes and cheering on their peers. It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they refined their kicking skills.

The children also enjoyed playing "The Floor is Lava!", an exciting game that encouraged movement, balance, agility, and problem-solving. As they navigated the course without touching the "lava," they worked together, followed instructions, and built confidence through active play.
Throughout the AFL program, the children demonstrated persistence, resilience, and teamwork as they practised new skills and embraced each challenge with enthusiasm. It has been wonderful to see them develop their coordination, confidence, and understanding of the game while staying active and having fun.
The physical literacy elements that were focused on were Agility, Coordination, Motor Skills, Object Manipulation, Self-Regulation, Confidence, Engagement & Enjoyment, Perceptual Awareness.

We are so proud of everyone's effort and enthusiasm throughout our AFL sessions and look forward to more exciting sporting adventures ahead!

Our Coach this week was Coach Ella!



Here are some photos from Tag Sports!

Tag Sports at Tall Tree Early Learning Landsdale!

Kaya Families,

🎾 Sport Wrap-Up: Tennis

Over the past few weeks, the children have had a fantastic time developing their tennis skills through a variety of fun and engaging games and activities.

The children practised balancing a tennis ball on their racquet, helping to strengthen their balance, concentration, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor control. As their confidence grew, many challenged themselves to move while keeping the ball balanced, demonstrating persistence and resilience.

One of the children's favourite games was "What's the Time, Mr Wolf?", where they combined tennis skills with movement, listening, and quick decision-making. This game encouraged active participation while developing agility, spatial awareness, and the ability to follow instructions.

Another highlight was the very silly Bucket Game, where all the tennis balls were tipped out for the children to collect and return. This energetic activity promoted teamwork, cooperation, communication, and problem-solving, while also providing plenty of opportunities to practise throwing, collecting, and controlling the tennis balls.

Throughout the program, the children also explored the basic fundamentals of tennis, including holding a racquet, controlling the ball, and practising simple forehand and backhand movements through fun games and challenges.

It has been wonderful to see the children's confidence, coordination, and resilience grow as they embraced new skills and encouraged one another. Most importantly, they had lots of fun staying active, building friendships, and developing a positive attitude towards sport and physical activity.

The physical literacy elements that were focused on this week were Stability & Balance, Reaction time, Coordination, Motor skills, Self-regulation, Confidence, Engagement & enjoyment.

We are so proud of everyone's enthusiasm and effort throughout our tennis sessions and look forward to more exciting sporting adventures ahead!

Our Coach the last 2 weeks has been Coach Ella!

For the second week of vacation care at Atlantis Outside School Care Alkimos, we had a fantastic time learning and practising our AFL skills! Everyone worked on kicking, handballing, marking, and teamwork while having lots of fun. It was great to see everyone giving their best effort, encouraging each other, and building their confidence.

Well done to everyone for your enthusiasm and sportsmanship! We can't wait for our next TAG Sports session.

🤸Mullaloo Tall Tree's Sport Wrap-Up: Acrobatics

Over the past few weeks, the children have had a wonderful time exploring movement and developing their physical skills through our acrobatics sessions.
The children enthusiastically participated in obstacle courses that included balance beams, tunnels, and a variety of movement challenges. These activities encouraged them to build their balance, coordination, agility, and body awareness while developing confidence as they navigated each obstacle.

A key focus was practising safe jumping and landing techniques from the blue mats. The children learned the importance of bending their knees, landing with control, and maintaining their balance, helping to strengthen their gross motor skills and develop safe movement habits.
One of the children's favourite games was "The Floor is Lava!", where they worked together to move safely across different equipment without touching the ground. This exciting game promoted problem-solving, teamwork, spatial awareness, and creative thinking while keeping everyone active and engaged.

Throughout the program, the children demonstrated resilience, perseverance, and a willingness to challenge themselves as they tried new movements and celebrated their achievements. It has been wonderful to watch their confidence grow as they developed strength, balance, coordination, and body control in a fun and supportive environment.

The physical literacy elements that were focused on today were Motor skills, Agility & coordination, Confidence, Stability & Balance, Self-regulation, Engagement & enjoyment.
We are so proud of the children's enthusiasm and effort throughout our acrobatics sessions and look forward to seeing their skills continue to flourish in future sporting adventures!

Our Coach the past 2 weeks has been Coach Ella!

TAG Sports at Tall Tree Early Learning - Leederville!
Kaya Families,
Over the past two weeks, the children have been enthusiastically taking part in our Martial Arts program, where they’ve been introduced to foundational movements and skills in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.
Throughout the sessions, the children explored key martial arts techniques such as stances, blocks, punches, and kicks. We placed a strong emphasis on controlled movement, helping them build balance, coordination, self-control, and body awareness. They practised moving with intention and concentration while following instructions and showing respect to their peers and coaches.
The program encouraged the development of listening skills, focus, and discipline as the children learned new sequences and refined their techniques. They enjoyed challenging themselves, growing more confident in their physical abilities, and celebrating their progress along the way.
This week’s physical literacy focus included Agility, Speed, Strength, Flexibility, Reaction Time, Self-Regulation, Confidence, Coordination, and Perceptual Awareness.
Through a variety of engaging activities and movement-based games, the children strengthened their gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and agility while learning the value of perseverance and determination.
It has been wonderful to watch their confidence and skill grow throughout the martial arts program. Their enthusiasm, focus, and determination have made each session a positive and rewarding experience.
Our coach over the past two weeks has been Coach Cameron!