A kid’s first gymnastics classes are not only a lot of fun but also provide many benefits for toddlers. This includes the physical development of their muscles, bones and joints as well as social and cognitive skills. Choosing a gym that only employs highly-qualified coaches is also important, as it ensures that your child receives safe and age-appropriate training.
As a whole-body sport, toddler gymnastics builds muscle strength and improves motor coordination. It can even encourage visual tracking and hand-eye coordination. Toddlers also learn to move their body in various positions such as crawling out of a foam pit or swinging with good form on the bars. All these movements help kids to develop balance, which is a crucial life skill. They will be less likely to fall off jungle gyms or other playground equipment as a result.
Balance is one of the core components in all gymnastics disciplines. A great way to train a toddler’s balance is to have them perform several single balance exercises such as a half-stand, plank, bridge and ankle hold. This will give them a solid foundation that they can take with them in their future activities, especially as children tend to be more prone to falls at this age.
By taking part in toddler gymnastics, kids will also learn to set goals. The repetitive nature of gymnastics will also teach them that they need to persevere, which is an excellent lesson that can be applied to all areas of their lives. For instance, they will be more likely to stick with their academic subjects or work hard at a job if they know that hard work pays off.
Aside from building strength and coordination, a big benefit of toddler gymnastics is that it helps to build confidence in children. Performing tumbles and tricks in front of an audience will help your child feel like a superhero, and this can be a great confidence booster for shy toddlers. In addition, taking a class with their peers will also help them to overcome shyness and become more sociable in the process.
Lastly, toddler gymnastics can provide a valuable opportunity to meet new friends. By joining a local gymnastics club, your little one will be exposed to lots of other children and may soon have a group of lifelong friends. This is a great thing for their social development, and can have a positive impact on their friendships in school too.
Whether you are looking for a place where your toddler can bounce around on a trampoline, explore the floor or get comfortable on the beam and bars, SSGA has the perfect class for them. Our 3 1/2 to 4 year old classes, as well as our 4-5 year old boys and girls classes offer structured and safe training with a qualified coach. To learn more about our classes, please contact us today! Our friendly staff will be happy to answer any of your questions.
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