As your child begins to be impatient and you do so agitated. He received more time that what is good for him, and you consider now after school programs - anything that will keep him busy for a few hours of life-saving! Most after school activities can be broadly divided into three - recreational, educational and based on the company. The last bit is usually when your child is already a bit grown up and can express its own interests.
Educational activities are intended to promote the knowledge of your child. His general awareness, understanding and his memory are targeted and given various techniques that will enable to improve one or all these. Programs such as mathematics training and memory intensive speed are educational after school activities. There are programs which allow to spend in work duties and the class of your child and help the child to acquire more knowledge in various subjects. University programs thus have an advantage on the fun and games, especially if parents feel that their child has a lot of catching up to do.
Recreational activities include sports and games, art, painting, etc. The main thrust here is to have fun. Of course, classes become more competitive as the child climbs the ranks. Many events athletes, competitions, performances, etc. are required to encourage the child.
When compare us the merits of the two types of activities, I think that recreation programs have more meat. First of all, children are not learning if they feel curious about something. Most academic programs are standard courses that are not too flexible. They have a general purpose and a well set out in the methodology. After a number of hours in school, the child may feel bored. A more comprehensive study may overwhelm him and make him feel frustrated. Burnout is very much a possibility here.
Recreation programs offer a welcome break in the monotony of studies and learning. The mental challenge and the physical effort of making the child feel a pleasant feeling of accomplishment and a renewed zest. Group activity taught him patience, discipline and social skills. It is a proven fact that children involved in extracurricular activities get rank better than others. Sometimes closing manuals and a set may be the best way to manage your studies.
Whatever programme you choose for your child, regular evaluation is the key to success. You need to measure the progress of the child. If the progress is unsatisfactory, changing your child in the program. The child must also have the freedom to reject an activity if and when he felt bored with it. In General, programs that combine education with entertainment are better, especially for young children. In this way, children can have fun while they learn.
