Children played bowling and here are six skills and principles that bowling has the potential to introduce to the child:
Self-confidence. Gotta love those bumpers. A preschool kid will nurse a feeling of accomplishment every time she rolls that 6-pound ball down the lane. With bumpers on either side, she’ll avoid the ill-fated gutter ball. Instead she’ll get an instant boost of self-confidence as her ball knocks down, at the very least, one pin each time. She probably won’t realize that something is preventing her from the much-maligned gutter, but there will be plenty of opportunities later in life to learn about missing and defeat.
Patience. 4-year-olds aren’t very strong yet. And there is no better way to observe this than by asking the child to roll a ball 1/6 his weight down a seemingly endless alley. Bowling is not an instant gratification kind of game. It takes patience. The child will have to wait awhile for pin-crushing action: for the rack to sweep away felled pins, for pins to be reset, and for the ball to make its way to his anxious hands through the mysterious under-the-floor ball-retrieval system.
Turn-taking..This will teach her how take turns and share the fun. Cheer for her and encourage her to do the same for you. It will help her pass the time, and builds an unselfish sense of excitement at another’s success.
Sportsmanship. Chances are there will be others in the bowling alley. Many people are forgiving of a youngster’s boisterous nature, but a serious bowler could take issue with it. Encourage your child to keep his distance and wait until neighboring bowlers have rolled their balls before he muscles his own down the lane. You’ll get a lot more smiles your way.
Hand-eye coordination and balance. The child can gain a sense of control and learn that she can direct the ball according to her release point. During your turn, show her what would happen if you tried to bowl at an angle, down the side or down the middle. A heavy ball can be awkward for a little person to hold, so this will teach her how to stay balanced, aim, and keep her eye on the target simultaneously.
Counting and simple math. How many pins did you knock down? How many are still standing? By the time your child enters kindergarten, he is expected to be able to count to 20, and calculate some simple math. As the ball hits the pins, ask him to count the pins that fell. The computer screen shows how many pins are left, so he can cross-check his math. Challenge him with, “You started with 10, and knocked down 3. How many are left?”
Self-confidence. Gotta love those bumpers. A preschool kid will nurse a feeling of accomplishment every time she rolls that 6-pound ball down the lane. With bumpers on either side, she’ll avoid the ill-fated gutter ball. Instead she’ll get an instant boost of self-confidence as her ball knocks down, at the very least, one pin each time. She probably won’t realize that something is preventing her from the much-maligned gutter, but there will be plenty of opportunities later in life to learn about missing and defeat.
Patience. 4-year-olds aren’t very strong yet. And there is no better way to observe this than by asking the child to roll a ball 1/6 his weight down a seemingly endless alley. Bowling is not an instant gratification kind of game. It takes patience. The child will have to wait awhile for pin-crushing action: for the rack to sweep away felled pins, for pins to be reset, and for the ball to make its way to his anxious hands through the mysterious under-the-floor ball-retrieval system.
Turn-taking..This will teach her how take turns and share the fun. Cheer for her and encourage her to do the same for you. It will help her pass the time, and builds an unselfish sense of excitement at another’s success.
Sportsmanship. Chances are there will be others in the bowling alley. Many people are forgiving of a youngster’s boisterous nature, but a serious bowler could take issue with it. Encourage your child to keep his distance and wait until neighboring bowlers have rolled their balls before he muscles his own down the lane. You’ll get a lot more smiles your way.
Hand-eye coordination and balance. The child can gain a sense of control and learn that she can direct the ball according to her release point. During your turn, show her what would happen if you tried to bowl at an angle, down the side or down the middle. A heavy ball can be awkward for a little person to hold, so this will teach her how to stay balanced, aim, and keep her eye on the target simultaneously.
Counting and simple math. How many pins did you knock down? How many are still standing? By the time your child enters kindergarten, he is expected to be able to count to 20, and calculate some simple math. As the ball hits the pins, ask him to count the pins that fell. The computer screen shows how many pins are left, so he can cross-check his math. Challenge him with, “You started with 10, and knocked down 3. How many are left?”
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