Kids already have loads of homework to do, so why some parents still let their kids sign up for Extra Curricular activities? Let’s take a deep dive into the pros and cons of Extra Curricular and hopefully this will help you to decide if you should do it or not! We will also look at what are some really popular Extra Curricular Activities and why they are great!
What are the most popular Extra Curricular Activities
| Extra Curricular Activities | Skills You Can Develop |
| Dancing | Art and Creativity |
| Swimming | Sports and Physical Fitness |
| Circus | Sports and Physical Fitness |
| Music Class i.e piano, violin | Art and Creativity |
| Learning a New Language i.e Japanese | Academic and Literacy |
| Drama | Art and Creativity |
| Coding and Robots | Science and Logic |
| Judo | Sports and Physical Fitness |
| STEM Class | Science and Logic |
| Cooking Class | Life Skills |
| Lego Workshop | Sports and Physical Fitness |
| Horse Riding Class | Sports and Physical Fitness |
Where can you find Extra Curricular Activities for your Kids?
There are a couple of ways you can easily find Extra Curricular Activities for your kids, they are:
- Check with the School
- Ask around, it could be other parents you know of, your friends or your neighbours
- Check out website like Gumtree, when you search on Gumtree you can first choose the “Service for Hire” category then type in keywords like “Kids Class” or “Kids Program”
- Check out specialist sites like “us”, we know how difficult to find the right activity for kids so we created an activity directory that has over 200+ activities listed from learning Chinese to learning how to code.
What are the benefits of Extra Curricular Activities
- Some studies have shown Extra Curricular activities can lead to better academic performance. Students who participate in them tend to have higher grades and have a higher academic aspirations
- It helps your kids to explore their interests and unlock their hidden potential by trying out different activities
- They will have better social skills. Extra Curricular Activities provide your kids the opportunity to expand their social network which is one of the most important skills of landing a great job
What are the cons of Extra Curricular Activities?
- Extra Curricular Activities can add pressure especially for those who are a little behind in school
- As Extra Curricular Activities usually happen on weekend which means they will have less time to spend with family and friends
Are extracurricular activities important for children?
The short answer is “Yes”. Extra Curricular Activities are important for kids, especially for their development. However you would need to make a good judgement and avoid overloading your kids with these additional activities. When you see your kids is feeling stress or getting tired all the time, you should consider pausing them.
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