Parents, ski instructors, and children want a positive experience while learning to ski. But we've all seen the terrified child, frazzled parents, and worn out instructors on the slopes. Here are three things to share with your child's instructor:
1. How does your child think?
Children ages 3 to 6 may have short attention spans, need structure, have an active imagination, like to play games.
Children ages 7 to 12 may be asking why a lot, like the exploration of skiing, or prefer focusing on one thing at a time.
Teens can take on more complex and abstract learning.
2. How does your child feel?
Children ages 3 to 6 may miss their parents and need to feel safe in their new surroundings.
Children ages 7 to 12 may be eager to talk about their accomplishments and want a lot of positive reinforcement.
Teens want to fit it, be treated more like an adult, and be part of decision-making.
3. How does your child play?
Children ages 3 to 6 may get tired quickly and not yet have the body development for more advanced movement.
Children ages 7 to 12 may like to ski more independently and enjoy a variety of games on the snow.
Teens may be in the middle of a growth spurt that affects coordination otherwise a stronger body will allow for more advanced skiing.
1. How does your child think?
Children ages 3 to 6 may have short attention spans, need structure, have an active imagination, like to play games.
Children ages 7 to 12 may be asking why a lot, like the exploration of skiing, or prefer focusing on one thing at a time.
Teens can take on more complex and abstract learning.
2. How does your child feel?
Children ages 3 to 6 may miss their parents and need to feel safe in their new surroundings.
Children ages 7 to 12 may be eager to talk about their accomplishments and want a lot of positive reinforcement.
Teens want to fit it, be treated more like an adult, and be part of decision-making.
3. How does your child play?
Children ages 3 to 6 may get tired quickly and not yet have the body development for more advanced movement.
Children ages 7 to 12 may like to ski more independently and enjoy a variety of games on the snow.
Teens may be in the middle of a growth spurt that affects coordination otherwise a stronger body will allow for more advanced skiing.
