Exercise 'helps toddlers concentrate'
04 Jan 2008Parents in the US are being encouraged to enrol their toddlers in activity programmes to help them improve their concentration levels, it has been reported.
It is natural for tots to be full of energy but it can be difficult for parents to convince their child to sit still long enough to do quieter activities aimed at helping them develop language and learning skills.
Now education experts in California have devised a 'toddler boot camp' programme to help the youngsters burn off some excess energy, leaving them more receptive to their parents' attempts to teach them.
Eva-Maria Gonzalez, an early learning coordinator, told the San Bernardino County Sun: "We saw that they needed more movement because they're so active and the attention spans are so small."
The activities on offer, such as playing with beanbags, are designed to be safe and fun as well as educational.
Play schemes can help children improve their motor skills and encourage them to interact with their peers
Last month, fitness expert Celia Kibler suggested that parents should try and get their families to exercise together, recommending dancing as a great activity that can be enjoyed by all generations.
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