I coach a few classes, all with different age ranges (2-4yrs, 3-6yrs, 6-14yrs). In my younger classes, I never know what to do for the full class. I usually do lots of stretching and drag it out, then I make an obstacle course and have them do that for the rest of class. What games could I add...
I have taught classes with very young kids before, although I've never had an issue with them listening for whatever reason. I did shadow a few coaches for a few days before my first class, although the lesson plan is all up to me. They allow me to make the classes whatever I want them to be...
I recently got a job as a gymnastics coach for kids classes. I did cheer for 6 years and I have taught kids classes before, so I was very excited to get this job!
Today, I taught my first class (by myself). It was only 5 kids, who were all between the ages of 3 and 5. I set up a whole obstacle...