Circles and sections for children

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Parents treat children in different extra classes unequally. Some believe that the child is already so hard at school, and there are enough lessons and homework. Others load children to the maximum, sending them to all available sections and circles so that the child does not sit idle. Still others are looking for developmental activities almost from birth.

Who is right and does the child need sections, which circles are available to attend at different ages and what to consider when choosing extra classes suitable for the child?

Girl sculpts from dough for sculpting on a mug
Circles are most often aimed at the creative development of the child.

pros

Visiting circles, developmental activities and different sections helps:

  • Spend free time with benefits.
  • Get skills that will be useful to the child in the future.
  • Prepare a child for kindergarten.
  • Open the mind.
  • Discover and develop talent.
  • Get new experiences.
  • Meet other children and make friends.
  • Develop physically.
  • Deepen knowledge.
  • Become more disciplined and organized.

Minuses

  • We have to adjust the mode of the day for visiting circles.
  • A child may become infected with viruses from other children who have come to classes in the initial stage of the disease.

Options for classes by age

Classes with mom to 2 years

The youngest children are offered developmental activities, to which the tots come with their mothers. As a rule, these are classes in which the kids learn a little bit of everything - dancing, music, the world, drawing, playing together, and so on.

Classes for children up to 2 years
Classes of babies at a small age of 2 years, as a rule, occur with the participation of mothers

Mother helps children interact with each other and complete tasks at the age of two. Often, such developmental classes are conducted according to a specific author's method, for example, Montessori or Zaitsev.

What give a child:

  • The ability to explore the nuances of the world around and different elements.
  • Communication with peers.
  • Comprehensive development.
  • Psychological preparation for kindergarten.

3-6 years old

At this age, the following options are available for children:

  • Drawing.
  • Foreign language lessons in the form of a game.
  • Swimming.
  • Gymnastics.
  • Game sports.
  • Ballroom dancing.
  • Figure skating.

What give a child:

  • Attending classes in drawing, the child will develop imagination, as well as fine motor skills. This will help him learn to write. In addition, art classes form observation in children.
  • Sports activities have a positive effect on the posture, dexterity and strength of the child, as well as learn to interact with other children and remain constant in their path.
  • If a child goes to fencing, swimming, or another sport that develops a sense of balance and coordination, this will help in brain development. The work of both hemispheres will become more harmonious, which is especially important for dyslexia.
  • Learning a foreign language has a positive effect on the child’s intellectual development and improves memory.

How does the drawing lesson for children under 6 years old occur? look in the video channel "Smart Parents Club".

See which games you need to play with children for 3-5 years, even if you visit additional sections, see the video of the channel "Mama TV".

From 7 years old

The list of sections and circles available to the child at school age is significantly expanding. A child can do:

  • Creativity - painting with paints or sand, modeling, macrame, beading, painting plaster figurines, embroidery and other options.
  • Sports - swimming, hockey, figure skating, basketball, football, martial arts and other types.
  • Dancing - ballet, folk dancing, disco, contempo, ballroom dancing, break or others.
  • Music - to play different musical instruments.
  • Singing - go to vocal classes or sing in the choir.
  • The development of intelligence - go to the math circle, on chessin technical, literary, computer and other circles.

What give a child:

  • Learning a foreign language will be useful in the future for any child.
  • Thanks to swimming in a child, all muscles will be strengthened and posture will be corrected, flexibility, endurance and immunity will improve.
  • In aikido, karate, or other styles of martial arts, a student will study his body, learn to control it, learn spiritual principles.
  • Music lessons help develop memory, concentration and attention.
  • Thanks to the practice of singing, it is easier for the child to correct diction and learn foreign languages.
  • Playing chess, the child will improve attention, perseverance, memory, the ability to analyze, compare and focus on the area.
  • Classes by embroidery, knitting, weaving from beads and similar creativity develop the motility and brain of a child.
Kids playing chess
In circles, children learn and communicate with each other

Tips for choosing

  • When choosing additional classes, parents should take an interest in the wishes of the child and take into account his interests. Tell your son or daughter about existing circles, classes in them and new skills. At the same time, do not impose your own opinion and do not try to realize your dreams through children. Let your child pick a lesson to your liking.
  • In the choice of the circle should not focus on fashion. If girlfriends of the daughter go to dances, it does not mean at all that your girl should go on them too, especially if her daughter has no inclination to do such things. Incorrectly chosen section will be a source of stress and burden for the child.
  • Be sure to consider the temperament of the son or daughter. If the child is active, he will not accept chess, and quiet and shy children will be uncomfortable in a circus studio.
  • Pay attention to the location of the section or group, since you will have to organize your day schedule according to the schedule of extra classes. Think about who will drive the child to the circle, whether it will not interfere with homework due to wasting time on the road.
  • An important factor in choosing a suitable group will be the cost of classes. Many schools, children's clubs, houses of culture and other institutions offer free circles. Classes in them can not be inferior to expensive paid lessons. Most of the sections and circles at the end of the summer or in September organize an open day or offer a free trial lesson. This will help determine the right choice, as well as meet with teachers.
  • If the child likes to draw, but he does not like coloring and patterns, suggest the kid to go to art classes. At the same time try to pick a group that is attended by a maximum of 10 children. Also, children who like to draw, you can offer to do computer animation.
  • Very active children who enjoy rivalry with others are best at playing sports. Choosing a sports section, pay attention to the qualifications of the instructor, as well as adequately assess the health of your child.
  • Children who like music should think about singing or playing an instrument. Watching music lessons should be, if the kid liked the rhythm in kindergarten, he easily remembers melodies and songs.
Girl sings
The circle is chosen not on the basis of the wishes of the parents, but on the basis of the abilities and wishes of the child himself.

And a few more tips:

  • If the child retired to go to one circle and went to another section, and then went there, he didn’t like to go there, do not scold him. Allow your daughter or son to look for yourself and do not blame the cost of courses.
  • Always praise the child for success and do not focus on failures. Let him know that even in situations where he does not succeed, you consider him a good man.

Show interest in doing a daughter or son. If a child wants to show you what he learned in class or enthusiastically talks about training, do not wave off, but be interested. This is valuable parental support for any child.

And remember that there should not be too many sections and circles. Otherwise, the story turns out, as in the transfer of "Ural dumplings."

Information provided for reference purposes. Do not self-medicate. At the first symptoms of the disease, consult a doctor.

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