Why badges and sports are cool for kids

Kids love badges and we’re proud to announce we have one of the biggest collections of sporting badges at Westfield 4 Schools, our badges are brilliant and we don’t mind sharing this fact with our readership.

Why are sports badges so popular with children though, what’s the connection, and can owning a badge actually be good for your child?

Give a child the chance to earn a badge taking part in sport and they’ll benefit from the pluses mentioned in this blog.

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Boost confidence

Something amazing happens when your child takes part in a team game. Their mind is focused on the sport, they become immersed in the activity and you witness a huge soar in confidence.

Whether your daughter likes footie or your son has the hots for hockey, taking part in sport is good for their self-esteem.

Teach children how to become a team player

Sports are good for team spirit. Players quickly learn they have to work together to score a goal or make a try, it’s a group sport and by pulling together as a team they can make a massive difference. 

Team sports are good for group participation, get your child involved and they’ll work hard to win a trophy for the team and might just earn an individual badge!

Improve health

Sporting activities are healthy for children too, especially when games are played outdoors. Fresh air and exercise is a positive mix, get kids interested in sport, use badges as incentives if you have to!

Introduce children to new friends

Team games are also useful for extending peer groups. It’s a positive way to introduce children to new friends. You feel like you belong when you are part of a team, you make new buddies, they’re your team mates but your pals as well, some of which could become friends for life.  

Take part in sporting activities as a child and not only do you have the opportunity to acquire sports badges, you make new mates and improve your social life!   

Article Posted: 23/07/2014 08:03:51