Children who are involved in sports get higher school grades, have an increased sense of self-worth, and are more likely to complete high school than children who are not involved in sport. Apart from this, the increased physical activity makes children healthier and fit. The participative kids have stronger social networks than children who do not participate in sport. Calaveras Montessori has always encouraged these activities but parents too need to make kids understand its importance by encouraging them for the same.
The list of benefits that extracurricular activities bring is unending but it is equally essential to see how children could be most effectively in these activities.
Here are a few tips to consider:
Extra-curricular tip # 1: Be a role model
Parents are the primary and closest source of inspiration for children. If children see them enthusiastically practice an instrument or indulged in some activity, they will surely follow. So, lead them through example.
Extra-curricular tip # 2:Create a supportive environment
On free days or weekends take out the sports related items from the store and make the most of then by indulging kids. Even musical instruments like a piano, keyboard, guitar, violin etc will add to their learning and once interest is developed they are likely to take it forward. This will also help keep children away from other unnecessary distractions.
Extra-curricular tip # 3: Encourage your child
Encourage kids to participate in the events as well as other activities at school. Look for opportunities for your child to extend herself. See if s/he would like to be involved in the after-school dance class or choir.
Extra-curricular tip # 4: Social Support
Let children be part of a team that seems to increase motivation. This also helps them to learn socializing with more kids while enjoying and learning. So, if the friends of child are participating in a particular activity then motivation is required from parent’s end to encourage joint participation. This motivates the kids to always stay involved in creative stuff.
Extra-curricular tip # 5: Be involved yourself!
W3hen you yourself are involved in the activities, then kids are ought to take interest. So, positive attitude regarding the activity is a must on part of parents. We get the chance to provide encouragement and feedback, pass on our feelings about the value of the activity, and teach important skills. Participate with the kids wherever you get a chance as this give kids more motivation to continue the activity even when parents are not involved.
Calaveras Montessori offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities from outside programs to help kids learn while enjoying.
The list of benefits that extracurricular activities bring is unending but it is equally essential to see how children could be most effectively in these activities.
Here are a few tips to consider:
Extra-curricular tip # 1: Be a role model
Parents are the primary and closest source of inspiration for children. If children see them enthusiastically practice an instrument or indulged in some activity, they will surely follow. So, lead them through example.
Extra-curricular tip # 2:Create a supportive environment
On free days or weekends take out the sports related items from the store and make the most of then by indulging kids. Even musical instruments like a piano, keyboard, guitar, violin etc will add to their learning and once interest is developed they are likely to take it forward. This will also help keep children away from other unnecessary distractions.
Extra-curricular tip # 3: Encourage your child
Encourage kids to participate in the events as well as other activities at school. Look for opportunities for your child to extend herself. See if s/he would like to be involved in the after-school dance class or choir.
Extra-curricular tip # 4: Social Support
Let children be part of a team that seems to increase motivation. This also helps them to learn socializing with more kids while enjoying and learning. So, if the friends of child are participating in a particular activity then motivation is required from parent’s end to encourage joint participation. This motivates the kids to always stay involved in creative stuff.
Extra-curricular tip # 5: Be involved yourself!
W3hen you yourself are involved in the activities, then kids are ought to take interest. So, positive attitude regarding the activity is a must on part of parents. We get the chance to provide encouragement and feedback, pass on our feelings about the value of the activity, and teach important skills. Participate with the kids wherever you get a chance as this give kids more motivation to continue the activity even when parents are not involved.
Calaveras Montessori offer a wide variety of extracurricular activities from outside programs to help kids learn while enjoying.
