Beyond academics: everyday activities for your little ones

Giving your children the best possible preparation as they make their way through school life and, eventually, the real world is what every parent wishes for their kids. Living in the age of technology, there are a lot of programs available that offer to help develop and enhance your children’s skills and character. How do you know which ones are a good fit for your children and allow them to step up and grow into the best version of themselves?

Here are 4 activities that you can consider:

Physical activities and sports

Physical activities and sports are forms of competitive physical activity which aim to use, maintain, and improve physical ability and intellectual skills. In fact, physical conditioning and getting into sports have been proven to bring positive effects to a child’s development. A well-conditioned body leads to agility, strength, and coordination, which can help your kids carry out physical tasks with ease. Aside from these physical benefits, participating in sports also teaches them the intangible values of teamwork, camaraderie, hard work, discipline, and the value of playing by the rules. Successes and failures teach your children how to handle competition, further persevere, and improve their confidence. All these qualities will prepare your kids for any and every thing that may come their way.

Arts and crafts

There is a wide range of activities in doing arts and crafts which involves technical skills and imagination. These can be through producing works of art, doing art criticism, and studying art itself. The arts allow your kids to develop their basic skills of drawing, painting, etc. while letting their creative juice and imagination run wild and free. The arts can also be considered as a venue for self-expression for your kids, because what they come up with depict their feelings, experiences and thoughts. When your kids discover their penchant for art, they also use their physical skills because creating arts requires a lot of hard work and effort.

Science and discovery

Science is the study of the natural world that is based on facts learned and verified through the scientific process. Science cultivates an attitude of inquisitiveness and curiosity in your children through the techniques of observation and experimentation. When your children start to become curious about the world and how things work, this pushes them to explore and discover. Curiosity also leads to critical thinking. These are excellent qualities which will lead your children to develop a love for learning new things even as they grow older. When they continually keep their eyes and minds open to new knowledge, the more easily they pick up on new information.

Math and reading

Math and reading are two basic subjects that prove to be useful in everyday life. Also, these two subjects are where a lot of fundamental and everyday skills are developed. Building a good foundation in math and reading equips your kids with the needed academic skills to tackle any topic or subject matter. Consider enrolling your children in Kumon, an after-school learning program that offers both the Math and Reading Programs. Your children will accelerate their independent learning through answering worksheets and the guidance of instructors. With the goal of pursuing their potential, Kumon develops math and reading skills, plus traits like independence, patience, perseverance, confidence and good study habits.

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This July, Kumon Philippines is offering the New Student Promo where you get to enjoy free registration fee worth Php500 and a free Kumon bag. To know more about this promo and the Kumon Program, visit the Kumon Philippines website https://ph.kumonglobal.com/ or contact the nearest Center in your area.

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