In our fast-paced lives, the importance of playing games
cannot be denied. But unfortunately, we live in an age where technology has
overpowered everything. The cell phones, I-pad, and video games have totally
shunned the interest and time among children for the outdoor sports. But sports
are something that must be an integral part of a student’s life because not
just of the physical benefits it has, but a lot more reasons. Read on to them.
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| I Play I Learn |
Energy and building – The good old saying that, “All work and
no play makes Jack a dull boy” holds true for all the children. More so because
of the pressure that the academics have created for the children in schools.
Their hectic schedule, though, leaves children with less time, so do make a
point to use that time for the outdoor sports rather than the addictive games
on the cell phones. Hence, games and sports are an integral part of the
curriculum at the I Play I Learn
preschool. Sports will not only improve the immune system, but also will help
channelize the mental and physical energy and will help children rejuvenate their
bodies.
Mental Strength- As your child is in the growing stage,
scoring grades will not help him much as teaching certain lessons for life
will. These lessons are best taught by sports. It teaches an individual how
winning and losing is a part of the game and the same goes in life. Thus, it
makes him/her mentally stronger to take on the challenges in life ahead.
Competition Factor- Sports also help in teaching the value of
a healthy competition in life. As your child indulges in academics and is bound
to be in the race for grades, sports introduces to the fair, healthy and a
positive kind of competition. It will eventually help in teaching them to what
extent the competition is healthy and how not to be
negatively influenced by it.
Patience- It is one of the toughest skills for any child to
ingrain in life. Sports teach you how to be patient and the importance of
persistence. Apart from this, it also makes the child more disciplined, which
will also help him/her in academics.
Value of time- “Time is money”, no one knows this better than
a sports person who lose their medal by half of a second. As most of the games
are time-bound, it is all about the timing. So, while playing his/her favorite
sport, your child will automatically learn what the real value of time is.
Psychological High- Apart from the physical effect, the game
has a greater effect in shaping up the psyche of a child. Be it putting his
excellent shot, the excitement running of it or losing, both have an equal
effect. The bad mood of an individual cheer up in a moment when he/she gets
applauded for his best performance. That smile is long-lasting.
Other qualities- various other qualities like decision-making,
confidence building, team spirit, constructive use of time, tackling pressure,
dealing with hardships and many others are best taught by playing sports.
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| Icon International School |
The school plays the major role in encouraging the students
to play. Hence, the sports form an integral part of the Icon International School education for every child. It is rightly
said that the education is incomplete without the games. After all, it keeps up
the excitement and fresh element in the lives of students. Apart from the
responsibility of the schools, it is also the responsibility of parents to keep
their child engaged in outdoor sports and make them utilize their time in the
best way.
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