Sports

 For children in this age group, unstructured free play is usually best. This may include: 

• Running
• Hopping, skipping and jumping
• Tumbling
• Throwing and catching
• Swimming
• Riding a tricycle or bicycle
• Climbing on playground equipment

As children get older, their vision, attention spans, motor coordination and skills, such as throwing for distance, improve. They're also better able to follow directions.

Sports and activities that may be appropriate for this age group include:

• T-ball, softball or baseball
• Soccer
• Running
• Gymnastics
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Martial arts
• Dancing
• Jumping rope
• Rollerblading or ice skating
• Hiking
• Skiing

 At this age, most children have mature vision and the ability to understand and recall sports strategies. They are typically ready to take on complex skill sports, such as football, basketball, hockey and volleyball