{"id":4123,"date":"2023-01-30T16:14:17","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T10:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/?p=4123"},"modified":"2025-08-25T17:35:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T12:05:21","slug":"why-you-should-enroll-your-child-in-extra-curricular-activities-from-an-early-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/why-you-should-enroll-your-child-in-extra-curricular-activities-from-an-early-age\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Enroll Your Child in Extra Curricular Activities From An Early Age"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" data-id=\"4143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"Extracurricular activities\" class=\"wp-image-4143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular.jpg 1204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are the parent of a young child, odds are that you are keen that the child undergoes holistic development- be it building physical strength, developing cognitive thinking, demonstrating social skills, and more. This is where extra curricular activities come into play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, extracurricular activities refer to activities beyond the standard curriculum, even though many preschool activities do give a lot of importance to extracurricular interests to ensure a child\u2019s well-rounded personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/why-you-should-enroll-your-child-in-extra-curricular-activities-from-an-early-age\/#What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Participating_in_Extra-Curricular_Activities_early\" title=\"What Are the Benefits of Participating in Extra-Curricular Activities early?\">What Are the Benefits of Participating in Extra-Curricular Activities early?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/why-you-should-enroll-your-child-in-extra-curricular-activities-from-an-early-age\/#%E2%9C%94%EF%B8%8F_Improved_physical_health\" title=\"\u2714\ufe0f Improved physical health\">\u2714\ufe0f Improved physical health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/why-you-should-enroll-your-child-in-extra-curricular-activities-from-an-early-age\/#%E2%9C%94%EF%B8%8F_Social_Skills\" title=\"\u2714\ufe0f Social Skills\">\u2714\ufe0f Social Skills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/why-you-should-enroll-your-child-in-extra-curricular-activities-from-an-early-age\/#%E2%9C%94%EF%B8%8F_Improved_confidence\" title=\"\u2714\ufe0f Improved confidence\">\u2714\ufe0f Improved confidence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/why-you-should-enroll-your-child-in-extra-curricular-activities-from-an-early-age\/#%E2%9C%94%EF%B8%8F_Improved_mental_health\" title=\"\u2714\ufe0f Improved mental health\">\u2714\ufe0f Improved mental health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/why-you-should-enroll-your-child-in-extra-curricular-activities-from-an-early-age\/#%E2%9C%94%EF%B8%8F_Help_with_academics\" title=\"\u2714\ufe0f Help with academics\">\u2714\ufe0f Help with academics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/why-you-should-enroll-your-child-in-extra-curricular-activities-from-an-early-age\/#When_Is_My_Child_Ready_to_Take_on_an_Extra_Curricular_Activity\" title=\"When Is My Child Ready to Take on an Extra Curricular Activity?\">When Is My Child Ready to Take on an Extra Curricular Activity?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/why-you-should-enroll-your-child-in-extra-curricular-activities-from-an-early-age\/#How_to_choose_the_best_activity_for_the_child\" title=\"How to choose the best activity for the child?\">How to choose the best activity for the child?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/why-you-should-enroll-your-child-in-extra-curricular-activities-from-an-early-age\/#To_sum_up\" title=\"To sum up\">To sum up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Participating_in_Extra-Curricular_Activities_early\"><\/span>What Are the Benefits of Participating in Extra-Curricular Activities early?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enough &amp; more research has shown that the child\u2019s involvement in extra curricular activities helps in their improved academic, behavioral as well as psychological functioning. In fact, the quicker the child takes to these activities, the more receptive they are to learning new techniques &amp; go on to excel in the activity. A word of caution here though- in enrolling your child in a sporting activity, or any other activity for that matter, your motivation shouldn\u2019t be that the child should bring laurels. This will place undue pressure on the child. If the child enjoys the activity, you just need to let the child\u2019s path emerge naturally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the several benefits that the child can reap by taking to extra curricular activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%94%EF%B8%8F_Improved_physical_health\"><\/span>\u2714\ufe0f Improved physical health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In a world that is increasingly becoming sedentary, where screen time is showing an upward movement &amp; where childhood obesity figures are rising, extracurricular activities that involve some <a aria-label=\"physical work (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/what-are-the-physical-activities-for-2-8-years-old-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">physical work<\/mark><\/a>, offer a host of advantages including lowering the risk of several diseases. For young children, such activities also help improve their gross &amp; fine motor skills as also their co-ordination skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_3-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of Participating in Extra-Curricular Activities\" class=\"wp-image-4145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_3-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_3-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_3.jpg 1203w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%94%EF%B8%8F_Social_Skills\"><\/span>\u2714\ufe0f Social Skills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Social skills developed early, last the child well into adulthood. Extracurricular activities help develop these much-needed social skills including leadership, co-operation, teamwork &amp; more. These life skills come in handy as the child navigates the many experiences that life offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%94%EF%B8%8F_Improved_confidence\"><\/span>\u2714\ufe0f Improved confidence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When a child undertakes an activity that he or she likes or when the child learns a new skill, the one thing that definitely improves is the child\u2019s self-esteem. It gives added confidence to the child to voice his or her opinions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%94%EF%B8%8F_Improved_mental_health\"><\/span>\u2714\ufe0f Improved mental health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With pursuing an activity of choice, comes an improved mental state. In older children typically it also offers the much-needed respite from stress &amp; anxiety. With extra curricular activities also resulting in reduced screen time, the impact on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/child-mental-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" aria-label=\"mental health (opens in a new tab)\">mental health<\/a> cannot be overstated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_2-1-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"impact on mental health\" class=\"wp-image-4148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_2-1-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_2-1-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_2-1.jpg 1204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%94%EF%B8%8F_Help_with_academics\"><\/span>\u2714\ufe0f Help with academics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Extra curricular activities &amp; the many benefits that they bring, also help the child perform better academically. It has been generally seen that children who take up extra curricular activities get better grades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Is_My_Child_Ready_to_Take_on_an_Extra_Curricular_Activity\"><\/span>When Is My Child Ready to Take on an Extra Curricular Activity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a parent, while you do not want to pressurize your child, at the same time you do not want that the child misses out on the early years. How then do you decide that the child is ready to take on an extra curricular activity?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically any time between 2 to 3 years is thought to be a good time to have them take up an activity, which will offer them developmental benefits. It is, of course, important to choose an age-appropriate activity, one that the child enjoys. It could be swimming, dancing, singing, art, and the like. If the child has just begun <a aria-label=\"preschool (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/program-pre-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-orange-color\">preschool<\/mark><\/a>, it will be prudent to first give the child some time to settle into his or her new routine. Some of the signs that will indicate to you that the child is well adjusted include the fact that their separation anxiety has reduced, they are making friends at school, and are overall happy to head to school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_1-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"best activity for the child\" class=\"wp-image-4146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_1-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_1-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_1.jpg 1204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_the_best_activity_for_the_child\"><\/span>How to choose the best activity for the child?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There clearly is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to choosing an activity. Each child is different and hence so is their interest. Watch out for what the child likes. If you notice an interest in sports, you could head in that direction. On the other hand, if the child loves to dance, you could explore that. That said, it is important to give a child exposure to activities. It is possible that you enroll the child in a certain activity &amp; the child does not like it. That is okay &amp; is no reason to be disheartened. In fact, to make sure that the activity is to the child\u2019s liking, it will be better if the child undertakes some demo classes. Here are some other aspects to be mindful of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Remember how Khalil Gibran beautifully said <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYour children are not your children.<br>  They are the sons and daughters of Life\u2019s longing for itself.<br>      They come through you but not from you,<br>      And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will therefore be unfair for you to try &amp; live your life vicariously through them. What was your dream activity need not be theirs? Allow them to blossom as individuals in their own right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Steer clear of peer pressure. It may be tempting to enroll your child in a soccer class because other children in his class have joined soccer. However, the child may really enjoy singing. Seek the child\u2019s opinion. For young kids who may not be able to tell you what they like, follow the lead of their interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Remember that some amount of trial &amp; error is bound to happen &amp; that is fine. During the first few classes, the child may also be shy or even overwhelmed. All you need to do is to be supportive while keeping your eyes &amp; ears open for cues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f It may sound good to offer the child exposure to 5 different activities. However please know that for young children, unstructured time for themselves is equally important. Do not, therefore, overdo it and unwittingly turn the blissful period of childhood into one of pressure. Start with one activity at a time. This will also ensure that you do not make it too hard for yourself &amp; do not spend the entire day playing chauffeur and running from one class to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_2-1024x578.jpg\" alt=\"Best Extra curricular activities\" class=\"wp-image-4147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_2-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_2-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.footprintseducation.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Enroll-your-child-extracurricular_2.jpg 1204w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_sum_up\"><\/span>To sum up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to take time to discover what your child is interested in. You can encourage participation with your love &amp; support. Remember to also take time and genuine interest in the child\u2019s participation. Asking them about what they learned and complimenting them on their newly developed skills is key. That said, forcing participation is likely to backfire, hence steer clear of pressure. When in doubt remind yourself of the many classes you attended as a child &amp; that you didn\u2019t ace each of them\u2026and that is absolutely fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Importantly, here\u2019s to fun times with your little one!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are the parent of a young child, odds are that you are keen that the child undergoes holistic development- be it building physical strength, developing cognitive thinking, demonstrating social skills, and more. This is where extra curricular activities come into play. 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