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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For that age, gymnastics and swimming are the best imo. If one of your kids takes early to a ball sport, that’s fine.

You don’t have to worry about this. It’s mostly from working parents needing childcare, and sports being good for marketing childcare. [/quote]

Agree on gymnastics and swimming.  Everyone should learn to swim, and gymnastics is a foundation for every other sport.  Stick with  gymnastics until your kids (boy or girl) can do a backbend, carwheel, handstand, stretch properly, etc.  My 14-year-old still does back bends and handstands when warming up for his hockey games.  [/quote]

I agree with swimming and beginner gymnastics! I'd also throw soccer into the mix since it starts really young and can help kids figure out pretty early if they like or hate team sports and ball sports in general. Another one to consider is tennis lessons at your local rec center. The hand-eye coordination skills are awesome, and it's something they can enjoy their whole life.

Also, definitely see if there are after-school clinics at your elementary school. A lot of schools offer them and they're usually pretty affordable and convenient.

For what it's worth, I exposed both my daughters to a ton of different activities when they were younger, and they eventually BOTH found their way to cheer as their main sport. They also do summer swim team and a super chill sport in the spring: one does field hockey and the other does lax. (I'm from New England BTW)[/quote]

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