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After School Activities to Develop and Nurture your Child
- 1. After-School Activities to Developand Nurture Your Child After-School Activities for Academic Achievement Going beyond regular classroom hours gives your child the opportunity to discover and explore new academic areas of interest, as well as spend time mastering subjects he or she is struggling with. After-school academic activities instill a love of learning and bolster self-esteem. n Arts and crafts classes n Chess clubs n Robotics and other STEM programs n World language studies n Musical training — instrument and voice n Theater n Tutoring After-School Activities for Improving Social Skills The ability to get along with other children and respect adult authority are keys not only to success in academics, but also and perhaps more importantly, to maximizing personal happiness and career advancement later in life. n School clubs n Scouting n Student government n Summer camp n Volunteering n Team sports After-School Activities for a Healthy Lifestyle Not only does regular physical activity lay the groundwork for a healthy adult lifestyle, it also helps your child to be more alert and engaged in academic studies. Team activities carry the additional value of improving social skills. n Team sports: soccer, baseball, football, hockey, etc. n Individual sports: swimming, golf, gymnastics, tennis, etc. n Martial arts: karate, judo, taekwondo, jujitsu, etc. n Family fitness activities: running, walking, skating, biking, etc. www.norwoodschool.org