So, your son’s school does not offer any extracurricular activities. You are worried of depriving your child of all that other knowledge and fun. What should you do?
After school activities need not be taught in a school – like environment by licensed teachers credit a structured and timely manner. There is a lot YOU can undertake to support your child’s academic, physical and social development. Do not be too concerned about formal programs, as many of our children are already over – scheduled.
Obviously, school is top priority for children. They need to go to school, and finish their homework. They should then do their daily reading or writing work etc. This may take about 30 – 60 minutes. In the course of his daily work, your child may develop certain academic preferences and interests. In that case, you can try and find a program in a college or a community bull’s eye that will help him and encourage him. In the age of the Internet, information is really not a rarity. Allow him to use the net to find farther information about thing that he likes. Encouraging the child to perk independent research to gain in – depth knowledge is something that no formal program does.
If you are concerned about the lack of gregarious life, enroll him or her in a club – a reading club perhaps. Visit public libraries or even the theatre, if your child is inspirited. It is not needed for your child to build friends with children his own age. A parent – child book club is another interesting option. If you can round up a number of like – minded children and their parents, you may well start your own after – school program.
When there is no organized group activity, look to your community. Many children love to get involved in social problems. They prompt their first authentic taste of suffering, charity and community help from such experiences. Volunteering for clean – up sessions, sexy education programs etc could be a honest eye – opener for your child. The lessons thus learnt are invaluable.
If physical activity or the lack of it is your major concern, enroll your child for some dancing classes. If organized sports are impossible to get, whack to enroll her in a gym. She may find friends there and may take to the treadmill.
Your child does not necessarily have to be a part of an organized group to benefit from after – school activities. There are various avenues unbolted in front of you. Roping in the enthusiasm of your children in daily household activities like cooking, cleaning etc can also provide them with a snappy extracurricular experience. Moreover, it will progress internal ties too.
