How Your Child Can Learn More When There Is No School

How Your Child Can Learn More When There Is No School

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Is your child driving you crazy with his boredom after school?

Sometimes kids just have too much time on their hands. It's time to think about an after-school program to save your sanity for a few life-saving hours in the afternoon.

There are 3 major classifications of after-school activities:

1. Recreational
2. Educational
3. Society-oriented

The first class (recreational) includes sports, games, crafts, nature, etc. Having fun is the main purpose in getting your child involved, however, competition is also something to consider, as it can become an issue if your child is not one with a competitive nature. Tournaments, contests and performances are usually part of this activity. These events encourage your child to improve his or her skills.

When a child has an interest in a fun activity, they are more apt to learn about it and acquire additional skills to become proficient in their claimed area of interest. Often the child learns life skills, important in everyday challenges. These can be fairness, compassion, etiquette, and ethics.

The second class is educational. Academic after school programs, however, are designed to further your child's intellectual knowledge. His memory, understanding, and awareness are targeted by giving him (or her) exercises to improve these areas. Memory training could be a great after-school program, as would be speed mathematics or speed reading. There are also educational activities that relate to your child's homework or classwork and which will help gain a more in-depth knowledge in various subjects.

If you feel you child is lagging behind in classwork, it's only natural to perhaps choose an after-school program that will challenge and encourage book learning.

The down-side of after school academics, however, is that your child may become more frustrated and bored after spending already a number of hours in the classroom. Further study may have an overwhelming negative effect.

My own opinion is that kids need the recreational programs to break the monotony of learning and studies. Physical as opposed to mental activities give a child a refreshing zest and a pleasant sense of fulfillment.

Research has shown hat children who get involved with extra-curricular activities get better grades than those kids who do not. Team and group activities teach social skills, discipline, and patience.

Club organizations, as a third classification, are great social contacts. Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and 4-H clubs teach morals and provide excellent learning projects and opportunities. Depending on the age of the child, consider music and drama clubs - if your child has talent.

Give your children options. Let them decide and try things with your approval and encouragement. If the child decides he or she doesn't want to participate after a short trial period, let them resign and try something else.

The bottom line is that your children have fun while they learn.

About the Author:
Gail Gupton is a grandmother of twelve. She has developed a way to change Out-Of-Control children into kids who behave properly. If you have a child who back-talks, who's sarcastic, unruly, disrespectful, or disobedient, help is available at The Behavior Solution.

Read the Author's Blog.



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