At the end of the school day, children have some free time before the end of the parents’ workday. The
After-School program is designed in such a way that it turns these free hours into a fun, productive and learning time. These programs are also especially beneficial for children with attention and learning challenges. We have shortlisted a few advantages of signing your child up into an after-school program, so-as-to be able to see how the program can help them grow academically and socially.
1. Supervision and Safety
When kids are engaged it can aid in the prevention of an untoward behavior. Research indicates that the hours between 3pm and 6pm are when its most likely for children to commit misdemeanors, abuse alcohol and drugs, or become victims of a crime. The initiative of enrolling them in an after-school program reduces the likely hood of kids engaging in risky behavior.
2. Confidence
An after-school program could be viewed as less intimidating than regular school. This on its own can assist children with learning and attention issues feel more relaxed and open-up. Because the atmosphere is more casual, children are more prone to try new things and take more risks which can help them build their confidence.
3. Social Skills
Regardless of whether the children are on the playground or indoors they have adult supervision, which will be a constant guidance and encouragement for the children to be respectful toward one another as well cooperate with each other. This creates a more welcoming environment which aids in the kids feeling more secure with regards to joining a game or starting up a conversation.
4. Inclusion and Belonging
There are proven benefits regardless of whether you enroll your child in an after-school program at their daycare/ school or a different location. When the parent chooses a facility that is not associated with the child’s daycare/ school, the child is able to meet different kids from other schools and this differentiates association with regards to cliques and ongoing social issues. On the other hand if it is at the same facility as the daycare / school your child attends it gives the child an opportunity to connect with classmates in a different environment.
5. Academic Support
Study time is a session in the after-school program where the teachers assist the children with their homework and reading, which in-turn helps them do better academically and could potentially decrease tension between children and their parents. When homework is taken care off during the program, it leaves the evening open for a bonding or relaxed time for both parents and kids as it removes the common source of friction.
6. New Interests
After school programs can offer activities that help your child explore different interests like science, computers, art, and more in a stress-free and fun environment. By exposing them to different hobbies and interests at an early age, it can help them see what they would like to do as they get older. Activities aren’t just a way to fill time after school, they can tell a lot about a child’s likes and dislikes as well as their strengths and weaknesses.
Orlando After School Programs
At Kids Christian Academy, our after-school programs strive to provide a safe, positive learning environment. We offer more than the typical Orlando preschool and daycare, we offer free freshly prepared hot meals, after school care until 7pm, and we have the option for Saturday care.
For more information about our Orlando after school programs or any other daycare programs, please give us a call at (407) 720-5133.