Should I choose ice skating, dance or soccer for my 3.5 years old daughter?

Question

if your child has an experiance in this categoris ,please tell me more.
I am confused, because she is 3.5 years and she doesn't speak english well. I think that soccer will be helthy and fun (she is little overweight), skating is somthing that in any reason she will need teacher. and dancing is just cute. it is going to be her first experiance.
Soory for spelling

She want to do all three. and I am not pushing her. I am asking, but since she is young for her dansing is just wearing a tutu, socer sounds fun, and skating is fun way of dancing, and she knows that her frien in skating too, but she is finished her classes.

Answer 1

See if there is a way for her to try a "sample" of each then let her make the decision.

Answer 2

If you can't do all three, then see if you can get her to pick one. If not, do one each season and see what she enjoys the most or seems most natural at. Soccer is the one that she could realistically do for a life time as a recreation, if you are looking for a life long interest. But dance is sure cute to watch those little girls in their tutus! My sisters and I did dance for about 5 years when we were 3-8 and we loved it. It didn't turn into anything for us, none of us dance now, but it really is good for coordination and we all were good at and interested in sports in high school.

Answer 3

Why not just do those with her yourself? She's 3.5 years old. She doesn't need to be in classes yet. She'll learn a lot more running around with you. Throw a CD in, put her tutu on her, and dance around the living room.

If you're really set on doing something, I guess soccer, but you understand that it's just running up and down a field and about 22 kids all going after one ball at the same time. :-)

Answer 4

I'am personally 16 and I started Competitive Figure skating at the age of 5 , starting at a young age like that would be perfect for her, her friend could possibly teach her a few tricks, It doesnt cost as much. I took lessons when I was younger for basics and it only cost around 80$ for two months ( one lesson each week ) . I now take around 5 - 7 a week but Im older and I have more time,.She could be in the olympics some day , who knows. Skating to me lets me express myself and just gets out all of my feelings. Its very fun and unique. I recommend it .

Answer 5

You should ask your daughter. And choose something that is fun. I believe at her age, what you are putting her into should be for fun. Soccer and dance sound like lots of fun. See which one she likes. I know they have "mommy and me" classes at community centers that are low cost and you get to participate.

Wouldn't that be fun, dancing or kicking a ball along side? As for the ice skating, I thought 3 was kind of young.

Have fun!!

Answer 6

My kids have done it all. I have 5. The most enjoyable activity was soccor, hands down! All 5 of my kids love soccor! (ages 4-19.) My youngest hasn't started anything yet. She'd like to start dance. My 6 yr old is starting his first activity this spring in t-ball. We'll see how long baseball last. NOT a favorite in either or his older siblings. lol Too boring and hot on the field by mid summer. But soccor...that one is still a favorite to all 5 of them! Hope this helped you out some.

Answer 7

I'm sure you understand that you will have to choose something that she will like enough to keep going, but I thought I would just say it, anyway.

But all of these are very good exercise. Soccer will also help her social skills, as part of a team. Skating is good fun, but can be expensive if you need to go to an indoor ice rink. Dance will not require as much socialization, but it does require a lot of practice and discipline.

Also, you should consider what you will enjoy, as well. You will certainly communicate your happiness to your daughter, and it will make her enjoy it even more.

Good luck

Answer 8

She needs to be a kid before she gets into organized activities.

How about enrolling in a playgroup that uses lots of active games as well as some quiet playtime. Save the skating. dance,soccer etc. til she can choose. Maybe she'll what swimming or basketball! She's more likely to stick with it if it's what she wants.

Answer 9

We have done all of those activities with my oldest daughter (she still skates and plays soccer- she's 7).

I would say that if she is truly interested in all three, go for soccer. It is great for social skill development. Also, she will be more emersed in english conversation with her teamates (if you want to improve her english skills). Also, if you are a bit concerned about her weight, the kids are actively involved in physical excercise the entire time.

Good luck. My daughter enjoyed all three activities.

Answer 10

3 1/2 is much too young for organized sports. Just let her be a kid and enjoy herself. When she's much much older - then give organized activities a try again.
My daughter went through this with her daughter. Most of the time my daughter sat and talked with other parents and her daughter was out there trying to make friends - she just didn't understand a thing about what she was supposed to be doing - she just wanted friends.
Just back off and let her be a kid - she'll have plenty of time for other activities when she's older.

Answer 11

Have you asked her what she wants to do? Personally I wouldnt do ice skating seems a little young for that, dance or soccer either one sounds fun.