Sports for Toddlers: The attention span of a toddler is short to say the least, which can make learning a new sport challenging. When getting toddlers involved in kid’s sports it’s important to remember three things: basics, patience, and fun.
Enrolling in sports programs, like Soccajoeys, from an early age is a great for kids to learn the basics of physical fitness and athletics. Toddlers who are engaged in sports activities may not master specific skills such as stopping a ball with their feet or learning how to do a throw in, but they are building a foundation of skills that will benefit them in the long run. Things like coordination, teamwork and motor development can all be achieved from a young age. It’s also a great way to create healthy active lifestyle habits while building the foundation of skills they will use in later years.
The phrase “patience is a virtue” can definitely be applied when teaching toddlers sports activities. They have a tendency to be easily distracted and can lose interest quickly. That’s why instructions given in a brief, “show and tell” manner are best received by toddlers.
Most importantly any activity for a toddler should be fun. Sports activities are a great way for children to socialise and learn how to interact with their peers. Teamwork and cooperation are two of the greatest skills that toddlers can take away from sports.
Find out more about Soccajoeys Preschool soccer programs that cater to toddlers here.
