Significant postings from my blogging experience include all the posts that reiterate that while competitive sports are not for all students, all students need to participate in some activity, whether tennis or running or dancing or swimming. This is especially appropriate for middle school children who are going through stages of development and a search for identity. I am thinking of the posts Tunnel Vision is Harmful and Co-Curricular Physical Activity and Sport Programs for Middle School Students. These articles remind me of my own experiences as an elementary, junior high and high school student, as not being the most athletic person in the class. I did enjoy certain activities, however, like running and playing tennis against the gym wall after school. Not every child is able to excell, for one reason or another, in competitive sports. They should not be ridiculed or shunned by their teachers or peers, as so many have been. This negative attitude can carry on throughout life and prevent students from developing enjoyable and beneficial physical activities. I have also been affected by the posts about running (Kids Running and Reading and Running). Anyone can walk fast, at least, and most children DO run. These articles offer practical solutions to helping kids be active.
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