As you sit back, sipping your cuppa on a Saturday and relaxing after a tough work week- you watch your kids playing around, and you think- what will they become two decades down the line?! Ever wondered?
The last two years have impacted our kids physically and their mental well-being. Childhood should be spent with friends, playing around in the parks, chatting with friends, learning new things at school, participating in various extracurricular activities, and having a routine.
Kids should be out and about, and extracurricular activities are essential for them too. Don’t you agree?
This holistic development is only possible if your child grows up exposed to an environment that believes in the healthy mix of classroom learning and extracurricular activities.
Extracurricular activities play a significant role in shaping your kids. They not only will help your child develop a personality, but they could also open doors and avenues of opportunity for them.
Besides what are some of the other things that happen when your child is participating in extracurricular activities are
They gain confidence in their abilities, which boosts their self-worth and belief in themselves.
You will see a definite improvement in their academic performance. Some parents think that the kids will get distracted. Participating in such activities improves your brain function and helps you concentrate and manage your time better.
It will help when your child starts looking at university admissions. Colleges are no longer looking for marks only. They want a rounded student who is intelligent and at the same time good at a variety of things. And scholarships are given out basis activities or sports you do well in.
Aren’t these enough reasons to encourage your child to step out and cultivate new skills?
One school that understands the importance of this balance is Orchids The International School,
They started with just one school in 2002, and now they are a chain of over 60 international schools that have impacted over 30,000 young lives. They believe that kids need a safe learning environment to help them bloom as unique individuals, and the school has a significant role to play.
And they put particular emphasis on afterschool activities to help them grow better and teach them about life. In expression, problem-solving, invention, and faster and more effective learning, extracurricular activities play a huge role in cultivating creativity in children to generate long-term success in life.
Some of the activities that they offer are
Art/craft: Their ART curriculum focuses on developing a child’s fine motor skills, or the growth of a child’s body and mind collaboration, which begins at a specific age when a child is in the EYP phase.
Music: Music is an integral part of human life, helping people to understand themselves and their relation to the world.
Dance: Dance is a way of enhancing creativity, confidence, and expression in a student, and it is a fun way to get exercise. It also teaches children discipline and focus.
Theatre: Theatre provides an outlet for making creative choices, improves creative thinking abilities, thinking new ideas, integrates reading comprehension and communication skills.
Robotics: Kids who participate in robotics are more likely to excel in science and math and help kids develop problem-solving skills.
Sports: Sports teach children how to live in the real world. They learn how to handle challenges and adversity, which will help them succeed later in life.
The adage “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy” still holds even today. Playtime activities help contribute to children’s overall development. So if we want to raise successful children, it’s essential to acknowledge that learning isn’t something that only takes place within the four walls of a classroom. A tremendous amount of learning also happens outside of a classroom setting.
This article is in association with The Orchid International School
Janani S Koushik
Mansi Zaveri
KSP Team
