{"id":61000000154,"date":"2020-02-27T15:38:34","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T15:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oakbrook\/?p=61000000154"},"modified":"2020-02-27T15:38:34","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T15:38:34","slug":"tips-for-playing-basketball-with-preschoolers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oakbrook\/2020\/02\/27\/tips-for-playing-basketball-with-preschoolers\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Playing Basketball with Preschoolers"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-image wp-image--no-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-61000000155 \" src=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oakbrook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/61\/2020\/02\/Basketball.jpg\" alt=\"Tips for Playing Basketball with Preschoolers at Kids 'R' Kids Oakbrook, preschool, daycare, childcare, learning academy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/figure><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Basketball season is in full swing this month and provides the perfect opportunity to get outside with your preschool children to introduce them to a new sport. Whether they\u2019re familiar with basketball or have never played before, we\u2019ve compiled our top tips on how to get your children excited about the game.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Equip them.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The first step in showing your kids all the fun sports have to offer is to provide them with equipment that they can practice with. Head over to your local athletic store and let them pick out their very own new basketball or shoes. This will give your children a sense of empowerment when exploring their new interest in basketball.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Set up a goal.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Once you have the proper equipment to practice, you can either set up a basketball court in your driveway or find a new go-to spot at your local gym or park to practice with your kiddos regularly. Practice makes perfect, and having you by their side to encourage and teach them will keep them working towards improvement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Go to a game!<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Practicing together in your neighborhood or local gym is great, but nothing compares to the exhilarating atmosphere that can be felt at a live basketball game. Whether you go to a professional NBA game or head to a public, free game at a local high school, the music, lights, and cheering crowd will have your children eager to hit the court and keep practicing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Play with friends.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another way you can light a basketball-fueled fire in your preschool children is by getting their friends involved. One-on-one practice is great, but scrimmaging in small groups will teach your kids the value of teamwork and communication on the court.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At the end of the day, what matters the most is that your kiddos are enjoying their newfound interest in basketball. Remind them that improvement takes time and practice, and that it\u2019s always okay to have off days. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you enjoyed this blog and want to read more, click below for our blog from last month!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kidsrkids.com\/oakbrook\/2020\/01\/30\/establishing-your-preschoolers-bedtime-routine\/\"><strong>Establishing Your Preschooler&#8217;s Bedtime Routine<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want to learn more about<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidsrkidsoakbrook.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Kids \u2018R\u2019 Kids Learning Academy of Oakbrook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> located in Norcross, Georgia? Our mission is to provide secure, nurturing, and educational environments for children ages 6 weeks \u2013 12 years. 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