Sports: Not only is it physically stimulating for children, but it is also great for their mind.

Anyone who has children knows that they need to be active every day.Physical activity stimulates growth and leads to better physical and emotional health. Current research shows that the importance of this physical activity is stronger than ever. It can certainly relieve stress and some children suffer from stress and anxiety as much as adults. The last year of inhibited activity for everyone has made us all much more aware of what our children need to be happy and healthy in mind and body. 

Getting involved in sports is a rite of passage and helps children develop physical skills, get exercise, learn teamwork, have fun and improve their self-esteem and sense of self-worth. Playing sports helps children learn to control their emotions and channel negative feelings in a positive way. It also helps children to develop patience and the understanding that it can take a lot of practice to improve. Playing team sports also gives children a sense of belonging. It helps them make new friends and builds their social circle outside school.

All of this activity goes beyond learning new physical skills: Sports help children develop better ways of coping with life’s ups and downs.

Learning to lose (and being good about it) is an important life skill and requires maturity: children learn to bounce back from disappointments and become resilient to life’s ups and downs. It also helps teach self-discipline: following the rules, accepting decisions and following the coach’s instructions. But sport, not just exercise, provides children with more than just physical well-being; It contributes to the development of the child both psychologically and socially. A child in good shape is more likely to be well rested and mentally alert. Even moderate physical activity has been shown to improve a child’s skills in arithmetic, reading, and memorization. 

As part of theMontessori International SchoolsDevelopment of study plans and programs, we have introduced, for the Primary class, weekly sessions with a sports coach at the Pueblo Nuevo sports facilities. Each week they are introduced to different team sports and gymnastics, as well as learning about health and fitness. We recognize that this is a vital part of your learning and education journey and we know that children will not only love it, but it will benefit them and help them develop in a variety of different ways.