Activities For Your Preschool Child

Activities For Your Preschool Child

Studies have shown enrolling your preschool child in extracurricular activities at a young age leads to improved academic, psychological and behavioral function. Plus, finding your child’s interests early on aids towards their optimal success and growth. Although there are benefits to enrolling your child at an early age, finding activities for your child under the age of 5 is not easy. Here are some local options to expand your younger child’s mind and increase social interaction:

Little Mozart at Schwob School of Music 

This class for preschool-aged kids (2-5) offers a fun environment that stimulates musical growth. Students explore rhythm, ear training, singing and expression through music with the use of movement exercises, circle games and playing on various percussion instruments.

musicprep.columbusstate.edu

Columbus Youth Soccer Club 

Starting at age 3, CYSC offers a “tots” team. Once a week, your child will play games to gain familiarity with the sport and soccer ball, plus games to build listening skills, such as ‘Red Light, Green Light.’ Nearing the end of the season, a couple games of scrimmage will be played.

columbusyouthsoccer.com

Swimming Lessons at YMCA 

Our local YMCA offers swimming lessons starting at 6 months old. Parents accompany their child in the pool for guided training. Enjoy watching your child make new discoveries about himself in the water.

 columbusymca.com

Gymnastics Unlimited 

Hot Tots classes are offered for ages 18 mos to 2 years, with parental guidance. At 2 yrs of age, they offer “Little Gym,” focusing on physical fitness, self-esteem, personal skills and social skills.

gymunlimitedga.com

Chattahoochee Valley Library 

CVL has regularly scheduled, free programs to help your infant to preschool child socialize, learn and grow. Weekly story times for little and big tots, finger painting, music n’ motion and more!

CVLGA.org

Performance Dance Centre

Performance Dance offers Mommy & Me courses starting at 18 months. “Pre-Dance” classes are available for preschool children 2.5 years of age. Hip Hop and Tap courses are available for boys 3 years of age.

performancedancega.com

East West Martial Arts 

East West Martial Arts offers a Little Ninja class for 3-5 year olds. They cover foundational techniques, focus, respect, self-discipline, confidence, coordination, and basic fitness. East West Martial Arts offers trial courses!

ewmartialarts.com

 

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