Kindergym® is designed to provide boys and girls, ages 3-5, with fun activities including floor gymnastics, tumbling, acrobatics, gross motor development, and movement education. Music appreciation and academic readiness skills are incorporated into each activity as our Kindergym® instructors work to build each child’s self-esteem and independence. Mats, low safe beams, and obstacle courses are utilized throughout the curriculum. The proper timing and use of this program should enhance the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of the children while building their sense of self and others.
Gym sneakers or athletic shoes are required required.
Length: 30 mins.
Class framework: Welcome, Warm Up, Stretch, Motor Skills, Problem Solvers (sometimes), Group Mat Skills, Independent Skills Practice (stations), Obstacle Course, Theme Song, Stickers
Teaching Method: See, Say, Do. Challenge students by practicing skills in different directions and in combinations.
Lesson plans: monthly themes with themed playlist. Skills for each section listed along with ideas for adding in imagery and proper patterning and suggestions for props. Skills are practiced throughout the month but not every skill will necessarily be taught every week