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H is for Hanging Hanging is a simple but powerful movement that plays an important role in your child’s physical development. Hanging is the ability to support the body using the arms and shoulders. Whether children are holding onto a bar, swinging...

Planning a birthday party for your child usually starts with a simple idea. You want something fun. You want it to feel safe. And you want it to be easy to organise without turning into a full-time job. If you’ve been searching...

G is for Growth Mindset One of the most valuable things children can learn isn’t just how to move, it’s how to approach learning itself. Growth mindset is the understanding that skills improve with practice, effort and perseverance. It teaches children that...

F is for Focus Focus is a key skill that helps children learn, participate and feel confident in group environments. Focus is the ability to listen, concentrate and follow instructions. It allows children to stay engaged in activities, respond to guidance and...

E is for Exploration and Effort In early childhood, some of the most important learning doesn’t come from being told what to do — it comes from trying, exploring and having a go. That’s why in Junior Gym, we place a strong...

D – is for DIRECTION Understanding direction is an important part of how children learn to move confidently and safely. Direction refers to understanding where and how the body moves — whether that’s forward, backward, sideways, up, down or around obstacles. It...

C – is for COORDINATION Coordination is an essential skill that helps children move with control, efficiency and confidence. Put simply, coordination is the ability for different parts of the body to work together smoothly. It allows children to combine movements like...

B – is for BALANCE Balance is one of the most important building blocks of movement for young children. In simple terms, balance is the ability to keep the body stable while standing, moving, or landing. It allows children to control their...

Parents often search things like “my child wants to quit gymnastics”, “why kids quit sports after a few weeks,” or “how to keep kids motivated in sport.” If your child has suddenly lost enthusiasm for gymnastics or another activity they were excited...

Learning Through Movement   In the first five years of life, movement plays a critical role in brain development, coordination, emotional regulation and school readiness.   For young children, how they move is closely linked to how they learn, focus and interact...