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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...

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...