preschool

I am so excited, the gym manager called me today to ask if I would be interested in teaching preschool classes at the gym starting this fall. I start training next week!

Wife and I took DD to her free preschool class at ***** Gymnastics. My wife really loved the gym, and DD loved the class. It ook her about 5 mins to get to where she wasnt shy, and she enjoyed it. So much that she didnt want to leave. She got to do some backrolls, front rolls, jump on...

We're in a little bit of a dilemma and I've begun to overthink this, so I hope someone here can set me straight. :) Sorry as I fear this will be a bit long. DD is a preteamer at our gym. It's close to home, fairly competitive for the girls, and after some debate with DD's coach, we've "decided...

Hi, another new gym mom here. I've been doing a ton of reading since my four year old DD came home from her preschool class two weeks ago with a recommendation to move from the PreSchool class to the pre-team program. For the summer they have a sign up as for as many classes as you want...

Hello coaches... In the fall, our gym will be offering an advanced preschool class. I have my own ideas as to what types of skills to have the kids focus on, but I would love to get other coaches opinions as well. There are several kids that show great strength & potential with pretty big skills...

My aunt wants to get my little cousin started in gymnastics. But, she doesn't know what to look for in a preschool program, and neither do I. How long would an ideal "mommy and me" class last? And what would be a sign that it's a good program? The only thing I can remember from preschool years...

Could someone point me in the right direction for finding good ideas for lesson plans for Preschool ages (3-5) and beginner(7-12) and intermediate (7-12). This would be just for floor. Thanks!

Hello just joined today! These forums are so helpful. Just wondering what the major no's are to teaching preschool gymnastics. No bridges, headstands?:confused: Anything else that could be dangerous please let me know. Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone I am a preschool director for a gym in CA. I am always looking for new fun and exciting ides to do with our tots to keep up thier love of gymnastics!!

Hey everyone, At my gym preschool gymnastics is very popular and our parents expect a lot from us. I'm just looking for help/tips/pointers for this part of our program. What skills are mandatory for you to coach pre-schoolers at your gym? What are some games that we could use in our lesson...

If you have read my post Holding Kids Back Intentionally, this will be easier to understand. This was my 4 year olds first day working out with the fives and 6 year olds that are now competing level 3 but getting ready to try out for our level 4 team in March. She fit in just fine and had a...

I just took this recently as part of the USAG gymnastics college class offerings. I don't coach preschool classes, but there is a lot to be learned since older kids do have to transition. I'm leaving some highlights here for those who are interested. Preschool ages are defined as between 1...

I have two kids basically in the preschool classes at our gym. I was curious what other preschool classes did or were doing. So what are the main theings your kids are working on in their classes? Well my 4 year olds class (4yr old boys and 3 yr old girls) is working on walking across beam...

Hi - I have just recently started coaching two preschool classes and one parent/tot class. I have a lesson plan / book that has then do a series of things for two weeks then on to the next. I like the plans although I have to adjust them a little due to the size of the preschool area. My...

I was just wondering how many levels of preschool classes your gym offers. We have... -mommy and me 1-3yr -45 min class 3-5 yr -55 min class 3-5yr (barely more advanced) -Kindergym type class 4-6 yr olds 55 min -preteamish from the looks of it.. class i assume is by invite only kids are 4-6...

My dd is on an advanced preschool team at her gym. The girls were invited to join the group beginning in the spring of this year. There are 10 girls on her team. They practiced over the summer in groups. At the beninning of each practice the girls would be separated and mixed with different...

My dd is on an advanced preschool team at her gym. The girls were invited to join the group beginning in the spring of this year. There are 10 girls on her team. They practiced over the summer in groups. At the beninning of each practice the girls would be separated and mixed with different...

My daughter(3 1/2) will be going to her first gymnastics class tonight in a Mommy and Me program. I'm just so excited for her and I want to make sure she gets the right training:D It seems to be a good place since most of the cheerleaders in the area go there. What should I expect? I already...

My name's Melissa and I've been coaching for 11 years- everything from preschool to elite. Right now, I'm running my own program at the local Y (which I love doing, don't get me wrong!). I have four classes 2-3ys, 4-5 ys, 5-6ys, and 7-9ys. The only equipment I have is: One 3' high, 8'long beam...

After much begging from A and her dad saying she could have one, I caved and found a little bar for A on Craigslist. It is a really nice bar, but I am worried because the bar is smaller in diameter than a regular bar (1" versus 1.5") and it is metal. She is almost 6 and training level 4. She...