After School Activities | Alamo Area Kids & Family

These days, children seem to grow up far too fast. With all the social media and intense video games, some kids sadly do not have the chance to experience the childhood we remember. When your child comes home from school, try to have other activities for them to engage in rather than sitting by a computer or TV screen.
What interests your child? Do they enjoy acting, singing or any sports? If they have a passion for any of these, find an after school club they can join where they can pursue what they love. This will also give your child the opportunity to be around children who share the same interests as they do, something they may not find on the school playground.
If after school camps do not interest you or your child, open their horizons to activities at home that extend beyond multimedia. Take out old board games, lay out art supplies and encourage them to run around outside when the sun is out. Exercise is important for children as well as adults and luckily, kids can get a good workout without them realizing it. Have a bike readily accessible for them to ride and make sure to have a helmet nearby! If you have a dog, make a routine of walking the dog with your child after school.
Learning that reading can be fun is also important for kids to learn at a young age. One day, take your child to your local book store and allow them to choose books that interest them. They may be used to having books already chosen for them at school. Set up a nice and inviting reading area in your house and you?ll be pleasantly surprised when your child wanders over there by themselves.

By Alyssa Walker

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