By John Davis


The experience of participating in a class on gymnastics is much more comprehensive than learning how to do rudimentary somersaults. Each child learns that others in the class are considered to be important too. With parents on the sidelines watching, they are learning how to become part of a group. At Turnersville NJ Childrens Gymnastics they learn how to follow simple rules, wait for their turn to do a trick and simply enjoy the company of other children their own age.

Parents have the fun of watching as their own child makes those first attempts to do the front somersault. The goal at this early age is the ability to try to do it. No one is expecting a perfect performance. No one is made to feel incompetent as long as they continue to try.

Classes are a wonderful introduction to all the activities gymnastics has to offer. Toddlers as well as older kids are not happy when they have to sit still for long periods of time. These active classes are meant to be a fun experience that they will enjoy regardless of ability.

A balance beam is made of wood and is only four inches wide. When the older children compete, it will be raised high. For the little tots to practice walking on it is kept at floor level. They can improve balance by walking on the narrow beam. The first time they may feel the need to hold the teachers hand. They are asked to try it alone eventually.

Safety and protection are stressed. For example, when they first try the forward somersaults it will be on a rubber mat placed on the hard wooden floor. Backward somersaults are a skill to be learned well after they are accustomed to the forward one.

Over the next few months of class, some children will show natural ability for performing the tricks. But, a child is never made to feel inadequate if he is not. The only measure of success for each is that he continues to try to improve his skills.




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