Re: After school activities - am I over doing it?


My first grader is doing ballet (45 mins/wk), tap (45 mins/wk),
classical vocal music (1 hr/wk), girls scout brownies (45 mins/wk),
swimming (2 hrs/wk), violin (45 mins/wk), soccer (1 hr/wk), kumon math
and reading (4 hrs/wk), painting (30 mins/wk) and bible school (2 hrs/
wk).

That's 10 activities!

I really think that is too much. I've come across some places recommending 1
activity, which I suspect is restrictive for most kids, but I'd guess 3ish
would be reasonable. She's probably not getting the best out of her
activities at the current rate, is she practicing outside of class? For some
of those activities the practice is essential, particularly violin, in my
mind, the class is wasted if the practice isn't being done. I would
seriously cut down, what does she show most interest in, I like the mix you
have, but I'd do dance, or soccer, not both and I might hold off on multiple
music things and stick with one (probably violin, it's harder to pick up
later).

Cheers

Anne


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