In the modern world, filled with screens, it can be a worry that your child is not being active enough. But, there are easy ways to keep them active and here we will let you know how.
Being active is a huge part of your toddlers development. It will help them to stay healthy but it will also help with their cognitive development, their motor skills and their balance and coordination. It will give a boost to their confidence and, if they attend a sports class, help them make friends and learn about taking turns and supporting others.
Being active is really important for your toddler. And for us all! Within this article, we will guide you through some of our top ways to get your toddler active.
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How Active Should My Toddler Be?
Before we get started on how to get your toddler active, it would be a good idea to know how much physical activity they need to do on a daily basis.
The NHS advises that toddlers should be active for at least 180 minutes (3 hours) every day. They should be engaging in light activity, such as playing, and more energetic activity, like skipping, riding a bike and ball games. Active play is viewed as the best way to get toddlers moving as it is fun.
Ways To Keep Your Toddler Active
Now we know how active your toddler should be each day, we will now look at the different ways that you keep your toddler active.
Toddler Football Classes In York
A brilliant way to add some activity to your toddler’s life is to bring them to a toddler football class each week. They will get active, learn football skills and it will help them with the development of their motor skills and cognitive skills. Your toddler will make friends and learn about teamwork.
At Socatots, your child can start attending our York football classes from as young as 6 months old. You will be a part of each of their training sessions, helping them to do the activities set by our qualified coaches.
Other Types Of Sports Classes
There are many other sports classes that will also be good for your toddler. Gymnastics, dancing and swimming are all things that will get your child active and help with their development. The most important thing is that you find something that your toddler enjoys doing because they will want to do it each week.
Playing At Your Local Park
Sports classes are a great way to have a solid bit of activity each week. Taking your toddler to the local park to climb on the climbing frames, run around and play with the other children will get them active without them even realising it. They will just be having fun.
Going On A Walk (But Make It Fun)
Heading out on a walk with your toddler is a really easy way to get them (and you) active. But, to keep your toddler engaged, you are going to have to keep it fun.
You could play a game of spotting as many animals as possible and whoever sees the most gets a prize. You could play I-spy or collect leaves to take home and do leaf prints with.
Your toddler won’t be able to walk super far but going on a walk regularly will make it a thing they look forward to and it will become a part of their life.
Why You Should Choose Our Toddler Football Classes In York
Having a good mixture of activities for your toddler each day will help them to enjoy being active. We really think you should consider bringing them to our football classes and here are some of the reasons why.
Football Training That Suits Every Toddler
All of our classes are designed to be appropriate for each age group. Each of our classes is a different length, starting at 30 minutes for the younger children, aged 6 months to 1 year old, and reaching 45 minutes for the older children, aged 3 to 5 years old.
As your child gets older and their skills develop, they will do different activities, such as introducing working with the other children in pairs and small groups.
An Individual Approach For Every Toddler
Alongside making sure our training is suited to each child, we will also take an individual approach with each toddler, catering to their individual needs.
We will help your toddler to celebrate all of their successes and to overcome any challenges, with support, encouragement and kindness.
Expert Coaching
Your child will receive expert coaching from our coaches. Every one of our coaches is:
- DBS qualified
- UKCFDS qualified
- First-aid trained
- Fully insured
Your child will be learning from professional coaches so your child will always be in good hands.
You Will Play Be A Part Of Your Child’s Success
As we have already mentioned, you will be involved in your toddler’s football classes and you will play a really crucial role in their success.
Having you there with them, playing an active role, will help your toddler’s confidence and will strengthen the bond that they share with you.
Think Your Child Is Ready For Toddler Football Classes In York?
It is really important that your toddler is active each day. There are many ways to help them to do this such as playing with them in the local park, taking them on fun walks or taking them to sports classes.
Our football classes will be a great way for them to get active each week. They will get active, learn new skills and it will help with their development. They will also have a lot of fun and make new friends.