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Little Partners
Little Partners will fit your fledgling toddler’s need to move in a big way! Every 45-minute class is full of music, games, gymnastics and a golden opportunity to form friendships. Classes are led by a teacher who knows well the world of toddlers and can playfully challenge them to bring out their best. Families will not only find the class to be a highlight of their week, but also get plenty of at-home “best practices” and suggestions for helping instill in your child an early appreciation for a healthy, active lifestyle.
Goals
- Provide creative, innovative instruction in a setting that encourages children to experience group social interactions between children
- Introduce music and movement as a way for parent/caregiver and child bonding
- Provide opportunities each week for children to explore their environment by using their senses
- Challenge developing motor abilities through age-appropriate motor activities
- Provide opportunities for parent/caregiver/child friendships
- Nurture confidence and positive self-image
Sample activities include:
- Music name games
- Circle games
- Fingerplays
- Creative Movement
- Bubble Activities
- Mutli-sensory games
- Games that encourage confidence in basic motor abilities such as: jumping, running, climbing, balancing, tumbling, etc.
- Activities that promote parallel play and interaction between children
Other program features:
- Take home family enrichment information
- Wide variety of soft, child-sized equipment
- Trampoline
- Balance beams
- Bars
- Use of teaching tools such as: bubbles, parachute, hoops, scarves, beanbags, puppets, etc.
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