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Mini Movers Preschool Gymnastics Program

Metro Gymnastics Center’s Mini Movers Preschool Gymnastics Program provides children 12 months old through Kindergarten an opportunity to explore age appropriate activities in a safe, fun, kid-oriented environment. While teaching gymnastics instructors provide positive reinforcement—the foundation for a great experience—children are challenged at their own ability levels and praised for their interaction and efforts.

Skills that involve tumbling, swinging, balancing, jumping, rhythm, and hand/eye coordination are all part of the preschool curriculum, with gymnastics skills developed along the way. Equipment is set-up and effectively utilized to keep kids productive through their entire class. Social skills—following directions, sharing, taking turns and cooperation—are also an integral part of our classes.

Contact Cindy Klein
cindyk@metrogymnastics.com
Mini Movers Director
for more information.

Download the current Mini Movers & Recreational Gymnastics Schedule

Metro Gymnastics offers the following Preschool Gymnastics Classes:

Tots (12 - 18 Months)

This parent participation class will begin to introduce group activity for these young children. Students will learn to play and will be encouraged to be physically active, all with parent help and reassurance. Concentration, and hand/eye coordination are improved through music and rhythm.

Toddlers (18 - 30 Months)

This parent participation toddler gymnastics class introduces group activity, sharing, and taking turns. Students work on gross motor skills such as jumping, rolling, and hanging, all with parent help and reassurance. Concentration and hand/eye coordination are improved through music and rhythm.

Thumpers (2 1/2 - 3 Years - 5 students per class)

In this age group, students begin to participate on their own, without parent involvement. Children learn to take direction, wait for turns, and make a line—all important social ideas for this age. All of the gym equipment is used to introduce tumbling, swinging, balancing, and jumping in a safe and correct manner.

Kangaroos (3 Years - 6 students per class)

Tumbling skills such as donkey kicks (introduction to handstands) and pinwheels (introduction to cartwheels) are covered, as well as correct jumping and landing techniques, tucked rolls, and skills “high in the air” on rings and bars. Stretching time focuses on games and fun ways to warm up muscles.

Spinners (4 - 5 Years - 7 students per class)

Instruction includes handstand and cartwheel technique, back rolls, bridges, different kinds of jumps and solid landings are all part of tumbling work. Bar skills such as pullovers, forward rolls and front supports will aid in strength and agility. Loco motor skills such as galloping and skipping are introduced as well.

Kinderkids (5 - 6 Years - 8 students per class)

Kinderkids is a class designed specifically for kindergartners, with more focus on working independently, working with a partner, following instructions, and more sequencing of activities. Basic gymnastics skills are taught stressing correct body positions and proper technique.

Tiny Twisters (3-6 Years - 8 students per class - Teacher Placement Only)

Proficiency in certain gymnastics skills must be attained before students can move into the Twisters, such as good cartwheel and handstand technique, backward rolls, comfort on the higher beams, basic vaulting concepts, pullovers on bars, and a high level of strength and flexibility. Twister classes are not co-ed.

Home School

Metro offers classes and day trips for home school groups that wish to have activities for their children. Contact us regarding gymnastics programs.

Special Needs

We would love to set-up group instruction for your special needs child. This could include field trips or weekly classes.

Field Trips

Plan your field trip to Metro Gymnastics Center: Birthday Parties, going away parties, Girl and Boy Scout Groups, play day trips, preschool outings. Groups of 7 or more please.

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