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Little U's "Academy of Gymnastics" is part of our new Athletic Division. Our gymnastic program offers a range of special motor skill classes with a clear emphasis on the joy of movement. The preschool program is designed to encourage whole body exercise, including development in strength, flexibility, and coordination. We offer 4 levels of gymnastic training: New Stars, Mini-Stars, Super Stars, and Shining Stars. Classes are structured, but not rigid so that children can channel their physical energy, while learning to socialize with other students in a safe and fun environment.
Little U's gymnastic classes feature weekly lesson plans to stimulate imaginative play and exercise. Our staff is unique, because are coaches are certified instructors in gymnastics and are degreed teachers (or currently pursuing a degree) in the field of Early Childhood Education. Each class begins with an opening activity designed to facilitate participation and creative movement. Following, our instructors lead the class into "circle time" for some focused gymnastics instruction. Here our gymnasts follow the instructor's specific directions, learn the gymnastics positions, stretch their muscles through a series of theme-related games and gain self-confidence. Once their muscles are warm, the instructors assist their classes through a circuit of gymnastic obstacles. Each obstacle course provides a variety of motor skills exercises and gymnastics skills for the class to work through and master. Our preschool classes end with a fun and challenging closing activity, like parachute, rhythmic ribbons or other exciting activity.
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