42 Hawaii Parent SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 they are having fun, you will find comfort in the fact that your child is developing strength, agility, stamina, and flexibility. Many coaches also urge children to make healthy food choices, which will lead to a healthy lifestyle beyond childhood years. THE ARTS Some children gravitate towards the arts. Common activities include playing an instrument, singing, dancing, theater, and visual arts. Music stimulates parts of the brain associated with reading, math, and emotional development. When embarking on musical endeavors, children must visualize elements coming together like keys, patterns, themes, and scales. This ability has been proven to translate to problem-solving, which can be used in mathematics. Children must also learn what it means to be a multitasker when it comes to music. Musicians must learn to control the fine motor skills needed for their instruments, control their breath, and read and process music while keeping time. Dance is a great choice for children who are physical and musical, as dance embodies the successful marriage between technique and musicality. Dancers acquire flexibility, strength, discipline, and spatial and body awareness. They are given the chance to set goals and work towards those goals during classes or rehearsals. Many dance locations provide students with the opportunity to perform in front of an audience. This teaches dancers to have confidence and stage presence. Dancers will feel proud to display the accomplishments that they worked hard for. No matter what class one takes in the arts, there is no doubt that your child will have the opportunity to get his or her creative juices flowing! There are no right or wrong answers, and creativity is encouraged. ACADEMIC AND TUTORING There are many different reasons why tutoring may be the best enrichment choice for your child. If your child is behind in a certain subject, remedial help might be just the thing to get him back on track with the rest of the class. This is important because, in addition to the consequences bad grades bring, students can also take a blow to their confidence if they realize they do not have the ability to keep up with the class. This may start to affect other areas of their lives. Tutoring plans can be customized to fit exactly what your child needs. Other students might be above grade level and
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