The benefits of extracurricular activities for young children 28 Articles

by Ian Loft

Childhood is an adventure of exploration and new experiences. Interests and hobbies may be the result of following a family tradition, or from trying out new experiences. Offering your children a variety of new experienc...read more

by Annette Liike

Enrolling children in a few extracurricular activities can build self esteem and help develop social skills as well as help them to stay physically fit. There are so many activities available to young people. Whether it ...read more

by Kelly A. Mello

In this age of increasing technology advances, there are so many distractions which can lead a child to be inactive or waste precious brain cells. Often times a child's health is put in jeopardy because he or she would r...read more

by Amanda Brown

1. Go for a walk. It doesn't have to be far. Just let them go around the block or down the street. They can look at things they find on the road while they are walking. This also gives them exercise. 2. Take them to a pl...read more

by Laura Leigh Fields

There are many activities that children can be involved in at a young age. Picking one that might interst your child is only half the fun. Encourage your child that they can do anything they set their mind to. Support thei...read more

by Merridith Larsen

Extracurricular activities open another new world for young children. Whether it is soccer, ballet or even karate, these activities get children out into more social situations and new friendships can form. Thes...read more

by Joseph Hazelbaker

Extracurricular activities for young children provide tremendous benefits for young children, as long as they are pursued properly. Choosing age appropriate activities and making sure your child isn't overwhelmed by the n...read more

by Lisa Hunt Warren

Most people who took part in extracurricular activities when they were young will tell you how much they enjoyed those activities and how much they gained from them. An obvious benefit of extracurricular activities is t...read more

by Richard Serra

When you think about the future, look at your children. They are the future, and that future is determined by what you instill in their young minds at an early age. Take the time to learn what it is that interests you chi...read more

by Smith

Parents play an important role in the development of child. These days thanks to the severe competition, the kids hardly have interest outside studies. The parents, by trying to push the books before the kids force them lo...read more

by Bernadette Jasmin

The miracles of technology has brought many devices into our children's lives that have caused them to often become sedentary. Therefore it is requisite that parents become vigilant in exposing their children to extracurri...read more

by Krystle Hernandez

Extracurricular activities have a plethora of benefits for young children and parents, who can find time for themselves while their children are under the care and supervision of other competent adults who can also serve a...read more

by Amber Goff

Children should always be started on learning things that teach them life skills and about life at a very young age. Waiting until the child is older and getting into an extracurricular activity on their own is not recomme...read more

by Persephone Vandegrift

An extra helping of self-confidence, accompanied by mental agility and a little healthy exercise sprinkled on top; these are only a few of the many benefits of extracurricular activities. A young child experiencing how to ...read more

by Susan Hart

Children today, unfortunately, are being raised by the television. No longer are they excited to spend time outdoors or reading a good book. Attention spans in children have dwindled as they have come to expect fast pace...read more

by Steve Martin

My son's school has an excellent programme of extra-curricular activity. Currently, he takes French Club, Newspaper Club and Soccer Club. What are the benefits of this to him: 1. He has learnt that school and learning c...read more

by Michelle Burkhardt

Homeschooling three of my four children has been a difficult, but rewarding adventure. One of the main struggles that homeschooling families struggle with is the fear of socialization. The minute we decided to home educa...read more

by Alysia Waters

Extracurricular activities for young children are important in their development. They promote developing social skills, active lifestyles, and build self-confidence. Activities, however, should be selected with care and...read more

by Maia Chou

Growing children are naturally curious and energetic. Instead of wrestling with them at home or scolding them for sitting in front of the TV all the time, why not get them interested in extracurricular activities? As...read more

by claira ano

I believe that extracurricular activities are important for children to be involved in for many reasons. One reason is that from being involved in activities after school like sports and hobbies kids can get a chance to me...read more