Circuits

Little Gems emphasizes a Fun-Learning Environment.  Instead of children just sitting and waiting their turn, we set up circuit ( picture an obstacle course in your mind.)  The instructor works one on one with you child then the child leads themselves around the rest of the circuit.  Not only does this decrease boredom and behavioral problems it also improves upon:

Gross Motor Coordination                    Attention
                   Listening Skills                                   Memory Development
                        Strengthen Muscles                           Sense of Accomplishment
                                      Memory Retention                             Agility                                            

                 Skills                       

     We teach in progression and use many creative, fun movement ideas and themes.  They are great teaching aids that the children really enjoy doing.  Gross motor coordination is developed through the use of:

Beam     Trampoline    Bars    Tumbling Shapes     Slides    Tripod
P - Bars     Thumper Boards     Tunnels    Rings    Mats
                                                      
                                                                                ... And So Much More!

Song Activities

Another highlight of our program is the use of music activities.  This aids in improving eye-hand coordination, better listening skill and rhythm not to mention its fun.  For song activities we make use of:

Bean Bags     Rackets     Balls     Balloons
Ribbons     Hula Hoops     Lummi Sticks  

                                                                                   ... The list goes on and on...

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Program Classes

                               Precious Gems I            Walking-2 1/2      Semi-structured, parent-tot class
                               Precious Gems II             same                 Structured, parent-tot class
                               Jump'n Jewels                3 3/4 - 4             Beginner I class
                               Rockin Rubys                    5 & 6                Beginner II class
                               Dazzling Diamonds            7 & 8              Intermediate class
                               Starfires                            9 & up              Advanced
                               Shooting Stars                                          Pre-team
                               Gems Competitive Team                             Team 


For the safety and happiness of students 3 1/2 and younger, we highly recommend a session of our structured Parent Child Class.   This allows children the time to become comfortable with the gymnastics equipment and how to follw along the circuits.  our goal is to offer a positive experience for both parent and child.