More than just Somersaults and Cartwheels

The Preschool Development Program at DeVeau’s School of Gymnastics teaches more than just gymnastics.  Students will learn forward rolls, backward rolls, headstands, handstands and cartwheels on floor.  They will learn to hold themselves in a front support on the bars, to run and jump off a springboard, to walk on a balance beam, to climb the rope, and to safely bounce on a trampoline.  Along with all of these physical,gymnastics skills, students in the preschool program will also benefit in the following areas:

Cognitive and Sensory Development

• Color Recognition
• Shape Recognition
• Body part identification
• Use and understanding of spatial concepts (In/Out, Over/Under, Up/Down)

Gross Motor Skill Development

• Running
• Jumping
• Skipping
• Galloping

Coordination

• Balance
• Spatial Awareness
• Throw/Catch/Kick
• Sequencing

Social Development

• Cooperative Learning (sharing)
• Taking turns
• Following directions
• Understanding rules and limits

Ages:  2 1/2 to 5 years

The Preschool ages program is divided by age to ensure age appropriate learning.  While classes focus on the basics and fundamentals of gymnastics, the presentation of the material varies according to the  age of the students.  Students will receive instruction on all of the gymnastics apparatus:  floor, bars, balance beam, vault, and trampoline.  Flexibility, agility, coordination and motor skill exercises are integrated into the class curriculum providing students with strong development base for any sport they may choose to pursue.  Placement is determined by the student’s age at the beginning of the session.  In cases of accelerated or delayed development, the coaching staff will determine appropriate placement.