Sweet Pea took a group gymnastics lesson at a local gymnastics facility and absolutely loved it. However, it was a bit costly for this family. I found a short class through our local parks and recreation department, which just ended after 3 weeks and 4 year old Sweet Pea loved it so much I just had to share!
- He and the other children were expected to listen to the teacher and try everything she showed them.
- They learned why stretching is important for our bodies and learned simple stretches and other ‘warm up’ techniques that gymnasts use.
- They learned how to wait patiently in line.
- They learned how to show they are paying attention to their teacher when she clapped her hands.
- They learned to show specific movements as requested by their teacher in front of the group.
Most of all they were working on coordination, balance and other gross motor skills in a sneaky and very fun way!
My little gymnast with his medal at the class completion ‘ceremony’. |
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