Extracurricular Activities Offer Benefits For School-Aged Kids
Enrolling our school-age kids in extracurricular activities offers them many benefits and adds to a more well-rounded education.
The Enduring Importance of Extracurriculars
It will be tempting to put after-school activities on the back burner this fall, but experts say that’s a missed opportunity for students
Extracurriculars Play a Vital Role During the Pandemic
Dedicating time to extracurricular activities during the pandemic provides middle and high school students with a sense of normalcy and social connection amid uncertainty.
Sign on, Zoom in, Drop Out: Pandemic Sparks Fears That Without Sports and Other Activities, Students Will Disengage from School
Concerns that losing sports & extracurriculars during COVID-19 costs students the support of “adults and peers in a school who know and care" could cause kids to lose interest in school
11 Meaningful Writing Assignments Connected to the Pandemic
Writing gives students an outlet to express their feelings and connect with others during this unsettling time in their lives.
Taking Dance, Soccer and Other After School Activities Online
With schools moved online and kids cooped up at home, soccer coaches, dance instructors and other leaders of extracurricular activites are finding creative ways of keeping kids active and engaged.
Why extracurriculars are not ‘extra’
Seven ways after-school activities benefit students and complement academics
What are kids really learning from their extracurricular activities? Practice and character
Why involve your kids in extracurricular pursuits like sports or music? We send children to coaches and teachers to learn character. We want them to discover the magic of repetition, of slowing things down to focus on an area of improvement, and learning to fail in order to succeed.
Closing attainment gap is not about ‘character’ and ‘grit’ – children need a place to excel and thrive
Can extracurricular activities help close the achievement gap?
Extracurriculars Are More Than Nice-to-Have: They’re Essential
Extracurricular activities are critical for all kids, but especially for children from disadvantaged backgrounds