text: Each after-school activity is different but most allow students to be active. This is great for kids who have a lot of energy but can't get it out during the school day. We all know most schools have kids sit around all day but according to specialists this isn't good for development because it doesn't allow students who learn better when using their hands or moving around get that chance. Which is okay because some activities let the students move around whilst learning. Of course there are extracurricular activities such as sports that allow these students to play and run after school as well.