Archive for After school activities
Effective after school activities
Posted by: | CommentsWhen there are so many activities on offer, and each one looks as good as the next, how do you gauge the worth and effectiveness of these activities? Sure, you want an activity that junior enjoys. But, we really
cannot afford to waste time on pleasure for pleasure’s sake, do we? There needs to be a grain of gold somewhere in there. Given below is a list of characteristics that any good after school activity must possess. Read More→
Developmental after school programs
Posted by: | CommentsAs a child grows into an adult, different aspects of his physical, emotional and mental self needs development. To help a child reach his full potential, it is necessary to recognize the child’s developmental
needs and abilities. To be effective, after school programs should assist children with tasks they must accomplish during each stage of development.
A child’s growth curve can be divided into three main parts: Read More→
Boring after school activities
Posted by: | CommentsWhy does Lisa grumble when it is time for her to go for her piano lessons?How come Johnny abhors the sight of his skates now? After all, these children were very enthusiastic about the programs when they started off. What happened? Parents are often confused by the disturbing and often incongruous signals they receive from their children. One day the kids are excited about the new theatre class and in just a few short weeks they wail and moan when it’s time to go. Read More→
Benefits of a good after school program
Posted by: | CommentsChildren grow up in a society that demands expertise in everything. You really cannot sit back and decide that learning from textbooks is enough for the overall development of your child. It’s the age of specialization and your child cannot afford to miss out on this window of opportunity. So, scour your locality for the most advantageous programs and enroll them for the ones you think are the best. Read More→