Preschoolers climbing a MAZE of Floor Bars
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Rick Mc
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explaining “physical literacy”
A term we use in Canada which can be confusing.
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Why kids should do Gymnastics
Social Skills: peer interaction, taking turns, watching, listening, team work.
Cognitive Skills: focus, memorization, problem solving, following instructions.
Confidence: achievement, overcoming fear, goal-setting, work-ethic, commitment.
Physical Development: strength, flexibility, coordination, speed, balance, endurance.
Fun: games, music, swinging, flipping, twisting, flying!
WHEN, WHY, HOW: GYMNASTICS FOR KIDS
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Game – Balance Beam ball toss
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HEIGHT and FLIGHT in Gymnastics
Include height and flight activities in your lesson plans. Most children love them — especially boys
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Start low. Keep landing surfaces soft and safe.
Progressively increase the challenge. Soon you’ll have a group of little Ninjas.
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teaching BRIDGES in Gymnastics
Many children can do a back bend before they get to your first Gymnastics class.
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Some cannot. Some are not strong & flexible enough. Some are still nervous about falling on their backs.
Never force a group of kids to do Bridges. It can be a BIG disincentive for participation.
Instead challenge children to do Bridge activities. Start with activities lying over soft equipment in a Bridge position. Encourage them to work towards Bridges balancing on head, hands and feet (Wrestler’s Bridge).
The final goal is an elevated Bridge. Hands on the floor, feet up on something higher.
Never spot beginners into the Bridge position. Let them discover how to get into position on their own.
Certainly some children will never be able to achieve a proper Bridge. That’s OK.
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