You're not alone if you do not know what to do with your children after school finishes. Many families depend on the television, computers and video games to keep kids occupied, but there are far more worthwhile and fun ways for them to spend their time. Play games, learn a new skill, or playing a backyard sport is a great way to get your kids to be more active. In this article we will talk about some after school activities, your children can participate in, such as after school clubs.
Since many schools are cutting back on sports programs, try to include physical games in a child's activities after school finishes for the day. Sport not only gets their hearts pumping, but it teaches children about the importance of cooperation and team spirit. Rope jumping competitions, relay races, wrestling matches, Frisbee throwing, or the game of basketball are all popular options. To encourage children to participate, pick up some activity books and toys, fun, arts and crafts items from a dollar store and give them away as prizes. Parents can each take a turn monitoring programs.
Art and crafts for kids can introduce them to a wide range of subjects such as art, music, science and nature. You will be able to find countless ideas on the Internet. To teach your children to tell the time, get them to do clock-face placemats with movable pipe cleaner parts. All you need is some construction paper, a marker, and some pipe cleaners. Would you like to share your love of gardening? Have the children grow a bean sprout in a paper cup. Or combine cooking with science by making home made ice cream!
Filling the children with nutritious food is as important to child development as ensuring that they get enough physical activity. But to get them to eat what is good for them may seem to be an impossible task! It helps your children to participate in building a healthy menu for the family. Homemade granola bars are a healthy treat, and make them teach children how to follow a recipe and introduces them to the polls. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups quick cooking oatmeal, a can of condensed milk, 1 cup wheat germ 3/4 cup natural bran, 1/2 cup of oat bran and 1 2 cup melted margarine. If you want, you can also add a handful of raisins, nuts, shredded coconut, or your favorite dried fruit. For a sweeter treat, add some chocolate chips. Press the mixture into a metal baking sheet and bake in a 375 degree oven for about 15-20 minutes. After it's cooled down, cut into bars and serve with milk or juice.
After-school activities for children need not be a financial burden for your family. Your child does not need to go an expensive organization to get the benefits of after-school activities. If you're not home to supervise the children themselves, give a list of suggestions for the caregiver. Talk with other parents and take turns looking after the kids. Every parent can come up with an activity that teaches a skill that they are good at, such as painting, gardening, car mechanics or repairs. These fun projects will be something that your child will look forward to each day.
