2 hours after-school ideas for 5yo
My 5yo son is in school at Ruth Acty and is enrolled in the afterschool program RAZ from 1:30- 3. He loves school itself however he consistently begs me to pick him up before RAZ. From my understanding from 1:30-3 is essentially outdoor free play time. I was told at his parent teacher conference that he spends almost this entire time laying in the shade wanting to go home. I think he finds it both over and underwhelming. There are enrichment programs at RAZ but they don’t start until 3. I guess I’m thinking of pulling him out of RAZ and wondering if there are tutors or other options for just a few hours that are more mentally engaging. He is really interested in learning to read, robot building, Lego building, science etc and I wish I could fill his life with more of it but I am also just so busy myself. I’m not sure exactly what my question is… just curious what else is out there
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I don’t know what other options there are but I’m just commending you on listening to your child and seeking a solution! I think your sense of him being both over and underwhelmed is on target. The only suggestion I might make is to see whether you could host some playdates with a nice kid his age in that program and create a safe friendship for him. I think a trusted friend would change everything.