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Z is for ZONES Learning to move confidently isn’t only about understanding how our body moves, it’s also about understanding where it’s safe to move. Zones help children understand how different spaces are used and how their movement needs to change depending...

Y is for Yes I Can – The Power of Yet “I can’t do it… yet.” It’s one tiny word, but yet can completely change the way a child approaches a challenge. “Yes I Can” is about helping children believe in their...

X is for Cross Patterning Left hand, right foot. Right hand, left foot. It sounds simple, but getting opposite sides of the body to work together is an important part of children’s movement development. Cross patterning refers to movements where the left...

W is for Weight Bearing Crawling, climbing and supporting our body on our hands might look like simple movements, but these activities are helping to build strong foundations for much more. Weight bearing means supporting body weight through the hands, arms or...

Planning a birthday party for a child who loves to climb, jump and tackle anything that remotely resembles an obstacle course? A Ninja birthday party could be exactly the kind of celebration they’ll love. Once you have decided on a Ninja party,...

V is for Vestibular System Swinging, spinning and rolling might look like simple childhood fun, but there’s a lot happening inside the brain and body at the same time. The vestibular system is our body’s balance and motion-sensing system. Located within the...

U is for Upper Body Strength Strong arms and shoulders aren’t just important for climbing and swinging, they provide an important foundation for many of the things children do every day. Upper body strength is the strength and stability of the arms,...

T is for Timing Great movement isn’t just about what we do—it’s also about when we do it. Timing is the ability to coordinate movements at the right moment. Whether it’s jumping at the right time, catching a ball or landing after...

S is for Stability Strong movement begins with a stable foundation. Stability is the ability to keep the body steady and controlled while standing, balancing or moving. It allows children to maintain control of their body, whether they’re balancing on a beam,...

R is for Rotation Rotation is one of the most exciting and beneficial movements children experience in Junior Gym. Rotation is turning or spinning the body around an axis. Whether it’s a forward roll, log roll, spinning on the spot or tumbling...