Importance of Extra- curricular activities in Preschool

Extracurricular activities  play a vital  role in growth and development of children. Hidden talent in children are discovered and it  helps your child to develop creative abilities.  It may be gymnastics, ballet, drama  or swimming, a preschool  kids will always benefit from extracurricular activities. The social and academic benefits reaped from extracurricular activities are fantastic. However, the degree of their success depends on the parent’s positive involvement. Forcing a child do something against his/her will will not prove beneficial.

The new generation Kids


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In this modern era of fast food, fast cars our kids are learning  faster than before. Staying indoors and watching TV is the problem most Moms are facing nowadays. I ask Moms one question- Do you find your kids  wasting time on video games and watching television always during his free time? Yes??
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If so, involving him or her in extracurricular activities will keep them involved. It will help them to develop a new skill or hobby. Participating in extracurricular activities can have many advantages for children.  Watching television and sitting on the computer can promote weight gain, while extracurricular activities like sports keep children physically fit. They reduce chances of boredom and keep your child’s life interesting.
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Types of extra curricular activities


Many schools have an integrated programme that involves Art, music, dance, yoga and drama. But what about the spare time after school. So to broadly categorize them here are a few classes I found apt for toddlers.

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