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Gymnastics Donegal Preschool
Preschool
Preschool Gymnastics
Hello, welcome to Preschool at Citadel Gymnastics.
The preschool program at Citadel gymnastics includes all children from 1 to 5 years old. As a general guide, it is for children who have started walking until they have finished playschool/ preschool.
Did you know that the first five years of a childs life is their most rapid phase of growth and development? The first five years a crucial part of physical health, cognitive development and social and emotional learning that can have amazing and lasting effects for their future. We love gymnastics and working on all the core fundamental movements, but our preschool classes are so much more than that! All our classes promote and support many aspects development, providing opportunity for peer interaction, turn taking, listening skills, patience, sharing, motor planning, personal risk assessment and making friends.
Divided into 3 classes, to suit all stages of development, celebrating all the small achievements that build to big success.
Tiny Warriors has been designed with 1-2 year olds in mind, for those who are figuring out their first steps and those who are little more steady. This is parent participation class where you will work with your tiny under the guidance of one of our dedicated coaches.
Mini Warriors was created especially for children in their first year of playschool/ preschool (approx. 3 years). Children in Minis are ready for more skills and instruction as well as gaining independence (guardians do not attend this class). Children should also be able to use the toilet on their own before attending Minis.
Little Warriors is for children in their second year of preschool/ Playschool (approx. 4 Years). Littles class is preparing children for bigger and better gymnastics, understanding and confidently following more instruction and making great friends along the way.
(All children must be toilet trained to attend our little warrior classes)
Charli
Our preschool department is run by Coach Charli.
Charli has two young children of her own and an extensive knowledge of preschool teaching. You can contact her by emailing preschool@citadelgymnastics.com
Tiny Warriors
Age 1:
One year olds are ready to explore and move, they have a new sense of mobility to put into action, such as stepping, swinging, sliding, clapping, balancing and climbing. Developing their self-awareness and physical abilities.
Age 2:
Two year olds are rapidly increasing in their physical, cognitive and language skills. They are ready to take on whole body activities, gross motor skills and recognising exercises, all while gaining independence.
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Developmental learning: Muscular strength Gross motor skills Proprioception (awareness of where the body is in the space.) Vestibular Sense (sense of balance and position) Dynamic balance (balance while moving) Bilateral integration (coordinated use of both sides of the body)
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Gymnastics learning: Basic shapes Rolling sideways (1yr) forward (2yr) Travelling on a beam Jumping Going upside down Bar grip and Swing Transfer weight from feet to hands Stepping, stopping, clapping One foot balance |
Class description:
Tiny Warrior classes are designed for our smallest gymnasts. One and two year olds are ready to explore, learn and grow. Alongside their guardian they will tackle new physical and cognitive challenges. Tinys are creatures of repetition, they will begin to recognise exercises and find more and more confidence. Gaining independence, meeting peers, sharing resources and bonding time with their guardian are all important aspects of the class also. Using games, colours, shapes and fun props, our coaches will guide you through the activities, age appropriate gymnastics includes lots of gross motor skills and learning what the body can do.
Mini Warriors
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Developmental learning Coordination Muscular strength Gross and fine motor skills Proprioception (awareness of where the body is in the space.) Vestibular Sense (sense of balance and position) Dynamic balance (balance while moving) Bilateral integration (coordinated use of both sides of the body) Crossing the midline Independence Social learning Language skills
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Gymnastics learning Basic Shapes Rolling side/ forward/ backward Travelling on a beam Releves, turning, correct steps, squatting Jumping, 1 foot to two Going upside down Bar grip, swing and skill progressions Floor skills progressions Specific balance shapes Introduction of vault skill progressions Landing shapes |
Class description:
Mini Warrior classes (age 3). With increased independence Mini warriors have gained language skills and are able to follow simple instructions and participate in structured circuits. Using fast developing fine and gross motor skills, hand eye coordination and core strength they are ready to take on more skills such as beam work, beginning to use a springboard, rolling over and hanging on bars as well as the basics of floor skills like handstands, cartwheels and rolls.
Little Warriors
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Developmental learning Coordination Muscular strength Gross and fine motor skills Proprioception (awareness of where the body is in the space.) Vestibular Sense (sense of balance and position) Dynamic balance (balance while moving) Bilateral integration (coordinated use of both sides of the body) Crossing the midline Independence Social learning Language skills
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Gymnastics learning Basic Shapes Rolling side/ forward/ backward Beam holds and balances Beam mounts and dismounts Jumping, 1 foot to two Correct steps for springboard Floor skill progressions Specific balance shapes Vault skill progressions Landing shapes Remembering short routines Building core and upper body strength Bar specific skills |
Class description:
Little Warrior classes (age 4) are created especially for children in their last year of preschool/ playschool and preparing for “big school”. Littles classes are structured around their ability for more deliberate actions and involve active learning, using their increased strength and coordination for better execution of skills. They can interpret and remember more instructions as well as their learning objectives due to their cognitive development.
Cross over classes
Friday 3:00pm
Saturday 9:00am
Because we know that all children develop at their own pace and life can be hectic, these classes are a combination of Tiny Warriors and Mini Warriors. Created especially for siblings aged 1-3 or for Mini Warriors who aren’t quite ready to be away from a guardian or ready to use the toilet independently.
The class will be divided into the two groups, Tinys will run alongside the Minis, both with a dedicated coach, the Minis can have guardian participation if and when it is needed, however we encourage that all Minis are given as much opportunity as possible to be independent.
You can contact the preschool department by emailing preschool@citadelgymnastics.com
Preschool Class Enquiry Form
Kids Birthday Parties
90 minutes of fun and games, under supervision of one of our specialised party coordindators