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Winter school holidays are the perfect opportunity to get children moving, learning and building confidence. If you’re looking for school holiday activities that offer more than just entertainment, Skylark Sports provides fun, structured programs where children can stay active, make friends and...

Q is for Quick Reactions Every day, children are constantly responding to the world around them. Whether it’s catching a ball, changing direction during a game, avoiding an obstacle on the playground or responding when their name is called, these moments all...

P is for Posture Posture is something we use every day, often without even thinking about it. Posture is how we hold our body while sitting, standing and moving. Good posture allows children to move efficiently, stay comfortable during activities and develop...

O is for Overcoming Obstacles Every child will face obstacles as they grow. Some will be physical, like climbing over a block or balancing across a beam. Others will be mental, like trying something new, managing frustration or finding the confidence to...

N is for Navigation Navigation is an important skill that helps children move confidently and safely through their environment. Navigation is the ability to move safely through space and around obstacles. It involves understanding where the body is, where it needs to...

M is for Making Friends Movement isn’t just about building strong bodies — it’s also about building connections. Making friends is about developing social skills and forming friendships through shared movement experiences. In a Junior Gym environment, children learn how to interact,...

L is for Landing Landing is a key skill that helps children move safely and confidently. Landing is learning how to absorb force safely when coming down from a jump. Whether children are jumping off equipment, bouncing on a trampoline or stepping...

K is for Kinesthetic Sense Kinesthetic sense is a key part of how children learn to control their bodies. Kinesthetic sense is the body’s ability to feel and control movement. It helps children understand how their body is moving without needing to...

J is for Jumping Jumping is one of the most exciting and energetic ways children learn to move. Jumping is using the legs to create lift and land safely. Whether children are jumping on the spot, off equipment or onto soft surfaces,...

I is for Independence Independence is an important part of helping children grow into confident and capable learners. Independence is the confidence to try skills and move without constant assistance. It allows children to make their own choices, attempt challenges and begin...