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Exercising activities for kids for balanced development


11 August, 2021

Exercising activities for kids that encourage to get moving have numerous benefits such as encouraging socialization and helping the immune system.

Exercising activities for kids that encourage them to move have many benefits, such as encouraging socialization and helping the immune system, as well as stimulating creativity and imagination.. Activities for kids allows different parts of the brain to develop. In the early years of life, young children need to move around as much as possible. Movement contributes to their physical, mental, and emotional development. It allows children to connect concepts to action and learn through trial and error. Here are 10 ideas for movement activities for children.

Exercising activities for kids can change the way the brain works and accelerate children's learning. Young children must spend time doing activities that involve movement, and parents patiently support them in the process.

 Exercising activities for kids have many benefits for their harmonious development:
  • Contributes to increased physical strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination of movements
  • Encourages socialization and socializing, thus developing language, teamwork, and managing emotions
  • Improves the immune system, respiratory system, and digestion
  • Helps rest the body by improving sleep quality
  • Reduces stress, anxiety, and frustration
In addition to the health and psychomotor development benefits, an important part is the development of intellect, respect, and honesty

Exercisingl activities allow kids to have concrete experiences that help them develop concentration and memory, independence, and social adjustment. All this helps children grow up healthy and happy.

Teamwork is another skill kids learn during group physical activities.

It is important to encourage kids to value and enjoy themselves during physical activities. Once movement becomes a routine, they will continue these healthy habits into adult life.

 Here are 10 fun and challenging summer activities that encourage your little ones to get moving: 
  1. Climbing for kids - climbing can be done by anyone, at any age, both indoors and outdoors. Techniques and rope maneuvers should be learned under the close supervision of specialist instructors. Practiced regularly, it improves the capacity of the cardiovascular system and develops skills such as observation, quick analysis, and adaptation.
  2. Swimming - is the first sports babies can do. It's a great way to work the muscles of the whole body. It can improve emotional state, help lower anxiety and increase self-confidence. Whether going to the sea or the pool, swimming is an activity that everyone enjoys.
  3. Treasure hunting - your favorite park, a nearby forest or a quiet beach can become the perfect setting for a treasure hunt. Make a list of things to look for, depending on the area you are going to explore: a leaf bigger than your palm, a shell, a green insect, a cone, a shiny rock, an acorn, etc. A treasure hunt teaches them how to look, how to think, how to pay attention, and how to concentrate.
  4. Adventure Park Trails - Adventure parks are a sporty activity and an enjoyable way to spend quality time with family and friends. They have a wide variety of outdoor activities such as tree trails, paintball, horse riding, etc. An ideal place to use up as much energy as possible.
  5. Mountain hiking - nature is a great playground for the little ones. Hikes are ideal for exercise and fresh air. They are relaxing and have countless positive effects on the body and mind. Little explorers will be thrilled to hear the sound of a woodpecker, see a game lookout, venture into a cave or climb logs under the watchful eye of their parents.
  6. Yoga for children - yoga has extremely positive benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. Through yoga movements, children learn to use their muscles in new ways. Whether it's standing, lying down, or balancing yoga poses, they train different muscle groups and help children become more aware of their bodies.
  7. Bike rides, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards - these are always handy activities you can do close to home and enjoy the undeniable benefits of movement and fresh air with your little ones
  8. Jumping rope - remember the 'jump rope championships' in front of the block as a child? Rope skipping is in itself a sport that provides fun, adrenaline, develops the competitive side, and improves reflexes and balance
  9. Dance party - who doesn't like to dance? Whether it's synchronized or free dancing, there isn't a child who doesn't like to let loose to the beats of their favorite song. If you're dealing with a shy little one, dance can help them overcome their fears and discover themselves. Dancing helps relieve stress, anxiety and is a great way to relax.
  10. Childhood games: ducks and hunts, hide-and-seek, shuffleboard, leapfrog, poison bottle are just some of the games that marked the childhood of our generation. Let's pass on this legacy to our children and encourage them to choose activities that involve movement and physical activity, outdoors, rather than time spent in front of the computer or on the phone.

As it's still warm outside and we want you to make the most of the last few weeks of the holiday with your child, we recommend you discover, in addition to the 10 exercising activities for kids, our article on 10 fun and cool water activities.


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