No Limits: Tumblebees Classes Are For ALL Children

At Tumblebees we welcome all children to join in the fun. It’s no secret that participation in gymnastics classes on a regular basis is beneficial to children in many ways. Your kids will tell you they like it because it’s fun. What the kids don’t know is just how much these fun activities are helping to prepare them for challenges they will meet throughout life, including those that come up tomorrow at school!

Benefits of Gymnastics

The benefits of gymnastics fall into three general categories.

• Learning gymnastics skills stimulates the brain in ways that school doesn’t, providing a nice complement to academic learning. Young gymnasts develop problem-solving skills as well as spacial awareness. How far away is that balance beam? How high do I need to jump to reach it?
• Gymnastics fosters social skills. In a typical class, gymnasts practice taking turns, a basic life skill, while using the apparatus. They also practice listening to and following directions. Perhaps the greatest social benefits, though, are those that involve their peers. They learn to make eye contact, give and receive support and constructive criticism, and how to be part of a team.
• Finally, there are physical benefits to be gained at the gym. Gymnastics requires strength, especially upper body strength, and gross motor skills get a workout at every class. But don’t overlook the fine motor movements, either. Controlling your balance and using your toes to sense your position on the beam play important roles as well.

If your child has a disability, you may be thinking, “But will gymnastics benefit MY child?” The answer is yes. Your child will grow cognitively, physically, and socially by learning new skills and interacting with her peers.

Depending on your child’s needs and comfort level, Tumblebees offers three options for gymnastics instruction. (1.) Your child can be included in a regular class with an instructor qualified to give her just that extra bit of attention and help she may need. (2.) We can place your gymnast in a class designed specifically for children with disabilities; in this case, your hands-on involvement as a parent is required. (3.) Finally, we also offer one-on-one instruction in a private session.

It’s important to remember that these benefits don’t occur overnight. However, over time you’ll see your child gain new ways of solving problems and interacting socially that will leave you amazed and proud.