Need for after school activities
Parents have different views on after school activities. Some believe that after school activities are essential for the overall development of the child while others believe that after school activities help in proper utilization of the time (after school hours of the children). Experts believe that these activities are essential for the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of the child:

Physical development: Physical development focuses on muscle development and coordination. After school activities like football, basketball help the child to develop muscles and give a good exercise to the body in general. These activities also focus on team spirit and help in developing team skills in the child. Similarly, indoor activities like art and craft brings about creativity and help in developing eye hand coordination.

Social development: After school activities help the children to make friends outside the school. These activities help them interact with people of different ages and hence develop social skills.More about after school activities

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