Parents usually ask; “At what age can my child starts in a gymnastics programme?” At the ages of 2 and 5, it is the essential phase where children get to develop their fundamental movements skills and each stage are critical learning period of a children’s development phase.

The learning of being involved in KinderGym at a young age can lead to a lifetime of healthy habits. Children are encouraged to climb, crawl, and jump. The objectives at each skill is the start of learning the basic motor patterns which are simple to complete. The lesson can also focus on developing body awareness and a love for the sport.

Benefits of being involved in gymnastics at this young age is the opportunity to socialize with other children of the same age. Sharing, following simple directions and social skill development are all-important aspect of any KinderGym programme as children has short attention span.

There is more than meets the eye during the programme. The vestibular mechanism is located in the ear canal. This mechanism is responsible for balance. During gym class a myriad of opportunities exist for honing the skill of balance. When the vestibular mechanism of the brain is stimulated through gym class activities, it in turn stimulates other areas of the brain to grow.

There are also other advantages for children who are physically active. Studies have shown a direct correlation between physical movement and reading readiness. Physical activity calls in to play ocular pursuit of the eyes. When the eyes follow patterns from left to right, cognitive skills are enhanced for reading. In the KinderGym class, a child experience numerous movement patterns during class which aid to enhance memory development and vocabulary.

Any age is a great time to start gymnastics! The KinderGym programme specialize on meeting the needs of children by offering them activities that are appropriate for their developmental level. The main ingredient of gymnastics classes is the element of FUN! Children will love to have a fun-filled learning experience in a colorful gym full of apparatus and mats.

So come join us in a fun packed KinderGym programme at one of the ActiveSG Sport Centres now!