I have worked part-time in that kind of training institution for a period of time. Basically, in big cities you can find a lot of advertisements, such as early education training centers, or some special interest classes, etc. Regardless of which course the courses are basically the same.
Study classes generally focus on Mathematical Olympiad, writing, and English. I heard my classmate say that when she was working as a teacher, there was a child in her class who started taking English A-level exams in kindergarten. (It is a graduation requirement for some colleges and universities). She passed Level 4 before the third grade of elementary school. Her parents thought Level 3 was too easy and did not let her take the exam. She plans to take the TOEFL and IELTS directly in the future. This is the current situation of children in big cities, as if there is an invisible whip chasing them behind.
1. Practical interest classes
Different from study-based interest classes, the more interesting ones are painting, creative handicrafts, dance, calligraphy, Go, etc. If I really want to say it, I think the most practical thing is calligraphy. When I worked part-time at a training institution, I taught calligraphy and sketching. Some children started practicing pencil calligraphy when they were in kindergarten. Children who were almost done with it would practice brush calligraphy. Those who were interested could also practice pen calligraphy. It goes without saying the importance of good calligraphy. Nowadays, people of my age have a feeling of regret about their handwriting and wonder why they didn’t work harder back then~
2 .Temperament Interest Class
If calligraphy is a practical skill, then dance is the best way to improve a child’s temperament and physique. I also practiced Latin for several years when I was a child. At that time, I pressed my legs and stretched my ligaments every day. Although it was excruciatingly painful, my waist seemed much straighter than that of other children, and my scores in physical education tests were better. a little. People who practice dance have a confident temperament around them. This kind of interest is actually very suitable for girls~
For boys, Taekwondo is suitable. Learning some self-defense skills can not only exercise your body but also improve your future. Protect your girlfriend~
3. Mind-based interest classes
The other thing is painting. I have always believed that painting is a talent that needs to be cultivated, rather than something that is innate. . Many children are highly expressive and creative in kindergarten handicraft classes. Painting not only makes thinking flexible and fast, but also exercises one's mind. For example, oil painting requires layers of bedding, and it may take several days, months, or years to complete a painting. And a person with a well-cultivated mind will definitely be organized and planned in doing things.
Painting is also divided into many types. Interest classes outside are basically in the following categories: comics, children's paintings, Chinese paintings, sketches, and colors. Chinese painting is more difficult, but the effect is real. Basically, the control of the brush in Chinese painting can affect your future calligraphy practice habits and so on.