11 Must-Have Activity Classes In Every School [For Better Child Development]

Have you ever thought about school as a learning center?  Can’t schools be defined as a place committed to comprehensive learning of academic and non-academic activities under a single roof? 

Considering the changing times and at-home lifestyle, the onus of holistic development of a child lies with the school much more than ever. Apart from academic tuitions, schools now have to push their boundaries in terms of what all activities can they incorporate to facilitate a generation of smart, educated, and well-prepared kids, who can contribute towards the betterment of the society as a whole. 

As the meaning goes, ‘extracurricular activities in school’ are a set of activities that are conducted outside the regular academic curriculum of the school.  Normally, we find activities such as sports or creative and performing arts in the ‘extracurricular activities in school list’. But is that enough? 

After an invigorating and brainstorming session with the experts of contemporary pedagogy, we present to you a checklist of “ 11 Extracurricular Activities Every School Must Have”. Let’s take a quick tour!

SPORTMANIA

We suggest breaking the traditional ideology of indoor and outdoor sports by including ‘real athletic sports’ that is sure to change the way schools include it.

No! We don’t need a big playground or a heavy infrastructure to conduct training in simple yet very effective sports sessions of Chess, Futsal (room football), Martial Arts, Kabaddi – a gift from ancient India, Table Tennis, Swimming, Yoga, and much more. Choosing physical activities like this over a traditional ‘playground play’ is much more rewarding and results in energetic and happy kids with a boosted competitive spirit!

GLOBAL DANCE FORMS

Have you ever thought that how the inclusion of global dance forms or fusion dance forms can help kids fall in love with cultures around the world?

Apart from the usual benefits of dance for kids, we can make them aware of ‘Mudras’(expressions using face and fingers) or coordinating their limb moments with the beats. So be it our very own ‘Bharatnatyam’, ‘Kathak’ or Russia’s Ballet, China’s Dragon Dance, Brazilian Samba or Japan’s Kabooki, children are sure to indulge in a foot-tapping session of the day at school!

RHYTHM AND VOCALS

Music is NOT JUST music. It’s much more. Learning about the types of musical instruments and how to play helps in understanding concepts of sounds and material science with ease. 

Other than guitar classes or piano classes for kids, schools can also go a step ahead and deliver sessions of composing music and songs as well as classical singing and western music to encourage creativity in kids. Who knows, these jamming groups may just give you the anthem for the next school event!

DOODLE ARTIST 

For children in the age group of (6-15 yrs.) the kick of trying new things can’t be limited to draw and color in the sketchbook. Let their creativity burst and develop in advanced art and craft sessions. Activities like free doodling, origami, model crafts, and group murals allow them to explore the inner artist and nurture their independent learning.

Let the tiny hands give their artistic touch to the corridors of the school, notice boards, and art displays. It’s time to replace ‘Art & Craft’ subject with ‘doodle artist’ and unleash happy smiles. 

JUNIOR MBA

As experts recommend, its just the right time to tap the ‘a step ahead’ smartness and presence of minds in kids by introducing programs like ‘Junior MBA’ as an extracurricular activity in school. No. It’s not academics. It is ‘practical learning’ for school children outside the classroom. Running a small event campaign or group activity project can help children learn different management styles. Other than that, it also equips them with social skills, emotional resilience, and teamwork which is very much needed in growing years. 

TECHNICAL LABS

There is no doubt that technology experiences the fastest up-gradation with times. ‘Computers’ is no longer about just learning MS Office.  Schools can include advanced technical training classes like Photoshop, Coding (app development) and Programming, Robotics in their essential extracurricular activities list.

Given the current obsession of the present generation in learning apps, an investment in these important extracurricular activities can be a win-win situation both for the school as well as students. 

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

Learning is incomplete without encasing the development of a personality that is outgoing and impressive. Inclusion of personality development classes takes care of developing confidence, self-esteem, and attitude towards the world around them.

Grooming sessions on how to speak, how to dress, or how to eat (dinner etiquettes) in the foundation years of the school curriculum can result in an accentuated impression of students passing out every year. 

COMMUNICATIONS PRO

Since learning and writing skills development in kids itself is so vast that it needs to be given undivided attention as a must-have extracurricular activity in school. Professional coaching of creative writing as well as public speaking, debate, and group discussions can power child development by leaps and bounds.

Extracurricular activities like these also accelerate academic learning capacity. Enabling school children to become early bloggers or podcast streamers is a lifelong learning experience schools can give. 

LIFESKILLS MASTER CLASS

Given the changing family structures and lifestyle, it is a must now for every child to learn basic life skills. Schools are now accountable to go beyond textbooks and teach real-life chores and skills like organizing, planning, routine self-manageable works, and time savvy tactics.

Yes, we do need to go a step further than science exhibitions and utilize the hidden potential of children in coming up with their own handicrafts, garage sales, cooking contests, and much more.  Not to forget, this even includes exploring mythological epics and incidents, that teach values and morals to the present generation of kids. 

YOGA

The world has embraced it as the cure for all solutions. Considering the fast-paced lifestyle and anxiety-filled environment, it is very much important for schools to usher that one hour of peaceful learning which helps in servicing the inner persona of the ‘racehorses of future’. Yoga sessions in between give the body and mind a much-needed rejuvenating break in between hectic school hours. 

THEATRE FUN

It won’t be wrong to say that true talent is inborn. We only need the right platform. It is amusing to witness the combination of childish innocence with a sharp presence of mind in the form of their day to day banter, talks, and expressions.

Classes of drama, acting, scriptwriting, or a short film making can develop the confidence in kids to many folds. Theatre classes not only shape individuality, but it also helps school children overcome ‘stage fear’, perhaps the biggest obstruction in a child’s opening up. 

Conclusion!

With the fresh wave of National Education Policy doing the rounds, its time for schools to be inclusive and developmental, more than ever. 

“Sarvottam Gyan Ke Mandir Mein Pale Hum,

Aao Bachcho…School Chale Hum”

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