560 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, US
Our baby and toddler gym classes are designed to promote healthy motor development - with opportunities to balance, bounce, jump, swing, spin, roll, slide, climb and tumble on equipment designed and sized just for them. We offer a safe space for children to test their physical limits, to take risks and make mistakes - we’ve got them covered with 2-inch foam flooring.
Toddler gymnastics skills are broken down into age-appropriate progressions, with a focus on technique and safety. Skills are demonstrated and explained for our visual and auditory learners, then spotted as needed for tactile and kinesthetic learners. Students learn to sequence as they move through obstacles in our gym circuit. Turn taking is introduced, and children grow their ability to listen and follow direction from instructors.
We help your child build a strong foundation for future development. Physical benefits include increased cardio health, muscle development, core strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, postural control, balance and more!
A new theme or concept is introduced weekly (and repeated annually), with lesson plans thoughtfully crafted to benefit our students. Creative movement songs, games and activities are woven into each class. We utilize props like shaky eggs, scarves, hoops, bean bags, rhythm sticks, bubbles and parachute to make these classes engaging and FUN!
Social-emotional skills bloom as children begin to take an interest in their classmates and teachers. In our preschool program we learn to collaborate with peers, respect those around us, be a good friend and develop a growth mindset. Mistakes are opportunities to persevere and learn!
As babies grow older we offer class options with increasingly more structure, OR looser play-based and child-led formats. To determine the right class for your little one please consider:
1) The needs and expectations the caregiver-you!
2) The energy and learning style of your child
3) The teachers responsibility to keep the class safe and progressing forward.
Baby Gym
Age: 4 months+
Stage: *Pre-Crawling
Caregiver Assisted
(one adult max per child)
Baby Explorer Gym
Stage: Crawling + Early Walking
Caregiver Assisted
(one adult max per child)
Format
*Welcome Circle Songs
*Teacher Led Activities
Baby Sign, Musicality, Prop-work, Motor Skill Development and More!
*Obstacle Course (changes weekly)
*Closing Activity Circle
*45 Minutes - Once Weekly
*Loosely Structured Class
Goals
*For caregivers to socialize and build relationships
*Children learn to socialize and interact with peers, caregivers and teachers
*Develop coordination, meet motor milestones and integrate primitive reflexes
*Build language through identification, repetition and movement
*Discover the joy of learning in a group setting
Expectations
*Caregivers provide support and supervision-shadowing their child
*Treat teachers, caregivers and other children in the class with respect
*Follow gym safety protocols as directed
Toddler Gym 1
Age: 18 months-23 months
Stage: Walking
Caregiver Assisted
(one adult max per child)
Format
*Welcome Circle Songs
*SHORT Movement Story
Creative movement stretch + gymnastics position work
*Obstacle Course (changes weekly)
*Supervised Trampoline
Impulse control, coordination + skill work
*Teacher Led Activities
Musicality, Prop-Work, ‘All Sports’ Development, Motor Skill Development and More!
*Closing Circle
*45 minutes-Once Weekly
*Loosely Structured Class
Goals
*To deepen the parent-child relationship + develop teacher-child relationship
*Develop socio-emotional skills
Friendship, cooperation, empathy
*Build language through identification, repetition and movement
*Develop coordination, work to meet motor milestones + gain self-confidence
*Begin gymnastic skill development through progression work
*For caregivers to socialize + build relationships
Expectations
*Caregivers provide support and supervision-shadowing their child
*Child is engaged and content during welcome circle
*Treat teachers, caregivers and other children in the class with respect
*Follow gym safety protocols as directed
Toddler Gym 2
Age: 2.0-2.5 Years
Caregiver Assisted
(one adult max per child)
Format
*Welcome Circle Songs
Musicality, rhythm + motor skills
*Movement Story
Creative movement stretch + gymnastics position work
*Obstacle Course (changes weekly)
*Supervised Trampoline
Impulse control, coordination + skill work
*Teacher Led Activities
Musicality, Prop-Work, ‘All Sports’ Development, Motor Skill Development and More!
*Closing Activity
*45 minutes-Once Weekly
*Loosely Structured Class
Goals
*To deepen the parent-child relationship + develop teacher-child relationship
*Develop socio-emotional skills
Friendship, cooperation, empathy
*Develop coordination, work to meet motor milestones + gain self-confidence
*Progress gymnastic skill development
*For caregivers to socialize + build relationships
*Introduce turn-taking
Expectations
*Caregivers provide support and supervision-shadowing their child
*Child is engaged and during welcome circle
*Working towards observing while teacher demonstrates equipment
*Treat teachers, caregivers and other children in the class with respect
*Follow gym safety protocols as directed
Toddler Gym 3
Age: 2.6-3.0 Years
Caregiver Assisted
(one adult max per child)
Format
*Welcome Circle Songs
Musicality, rhythm + motor skills
*Movement Story
Creative movement stretch + gymnastics position work
*Obstacle Course
Sequencing, turn-taking, mimicking teacher
*Gymnastic progression skill work
*Supervised Trampoline
Impulse control, coordination, turn-taking + skill work
*Teacher Led Activities
Games + Prop Songs
*45 minutes-Once Weekly
*Progressing towards a Structured Class
Goals
*To deepen the parent-child relationship + progress teacher-child relationship
*Grow socio-emotional skills
Friendship, cooperation, turn-taking, sharing + empathy
*Develop coordination, meet motor milestones, gain independence + self-confidence
*Progress gymnastic skill development
Expectations
*This class prepares students for promotion into PreK Gym class
*Caregivers provide support and supervision-shadowing their child
*Caregivers are primarily child-focused and co-teachers during the class
*Child is content and engaged during welcome circle
*Willing to wait and observe while teacher demonstrates equipment
*Treat teachers, caregivers and other children in the class with respect
*Follow gym safety protocols as directed
Toddler Go!
Age Range: From 1.5-3.5 years of age (depending on the class)
Caregiver Assisted
(one adult max per child)
Format
*Open gym style
*Child-led exploration + play
*All teacher-led activities-optional participation
*Obstacle Course
Mimic teacher OR freestyle
*Gymnastic skill progressions introduced
*Develop strength, coordination, motor-planning
*Supervised Trampoline
Impulse control, coordination, limited turn-taking
*Teacher Led Activities
Games + Prop Songs
*Ending Circle Song
Focus on repetition + impulse control
*45 minute class-Once Weekly
Unstructured Class
Goals
*For caregivers to socialize and build relationships
*Children learn to socialize and interact with peers, caregivers and teachers
*Develop socio-emotional skills
Friendship, cooperation, empathy, helping
*Develop coordination, strength, agility + work to meet motor milestones
*Gain independence + self-confidence
*Build language
Through identification, repetition and movement
*Burn energy and get some wiggles out!
*Discover the joy of learning in a group setting
Expectations
*Caregivers provide support and supervision
*Responsible for their child’s safety
*Treat teachers, caregivers and other children in the class with respect
*Follow gym safety protocols as directed