“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” This well-known phrase is more applicable to education than any other field. However, the question arising in everyone’s mind is, “Can activities outside a classroom contribute to a child’s overall growth?” The answer is, “Yes, inclusion of extracurricular activities in school can not just build your child’s confidence but also lead to discipline and social intelligence.

This article serves as an eye-opener for schools to understand the significance of extracurricular activities for holistic development.

 

Importance of Extracurricular Activities in School

Extracurricular activities can just be the icing on the cake for students when it comes to productivity and performance.

  • They ensure a holistic development by striking a balance between academic growth and physical well-being.
  • They help in developing a positive attitude while encouraging talent and passion.
  • Sports, arts, and music build responsibility, commitment, and teamwork.
  • They open up avenues for creativity and innovation.
  • Guide students on effective management of time.
  • Boosts self-esteem and self-confidence.
  • Help improve interaction with peers through communication skills.
  • Help improve mental health.
  • Help manage stress.
  • Help treat failure as a stepping stone to success.
  • Helps in building a strong social connectivity and network from an early age.

 

Effectively spending time outside school hours can do your children’s confidence a world of good. It helps them become more adaptable and open-minded. When children step outside the classroom and engage in extracurricular activities, they step into a world of discovery, confidence, and growth.  Through extracurricular activities in child development, it is the responsibility of every parent and school to collectively ensure that every child gets the chance to learn, play, explore, and shine beyond the textbook. This is where NPS KR Puram has led by example for the past couple of decades because we believe that your child’s future deserves every opportunity to bloom.

To know more about our activities, facilities, and admissions, visit us today.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What are the extracurricular activities useful for children?
     Sports, arts, music, social skill development, soft skills, and personality development. These are some of the activities that are very useful in child development.
  2. How do extracurricular activities contribute to child development?
     They help in building self-confidence, discipline, responsibility, and character among students.
  3. How do extracurricular activities add value to studies?
     They can help in broadening perspectives by exposing students to diverse experiences.
  4. Is there a limit for the number of activities that a child can participate in?
     There is no limit as such. However, time would be the factor, as these activities need to go along with academics.
  5. Do extracurricular activities help in building leadership qualities in children?
    Yes, to a great extent. They help students face different types of challenges, making them strong individuals.