How Our Tiniest Gymnasts are Growing

How do you keep a toddler busy? He’s just learned to walk and the next thing you know he’s climbing onto the table! You’re exhausted, but he’s still going strong. You know you have to find an outlet for all this energy!

The problem is that there just aren’t a lot of organized activities for these under-twos. They are too young for most recreational classes or a regular preschool program, where two is the usual minimum age. Toddlers are even too small for many park playgrounds.

Gymnastics for Toddlers

Tumblebees can help with our Busy Bees program. We get it. That’s why we call this group Busy Bees. There are two classes available every week designed just for this age group of 12 to 24 months. As a parent or caregiver you guide your child for 45 minutes through core gymnastics skills, coordination activities, and group games. All activities in our Busy Bees classes are age appropriate, designed for these very young but active and growing bodies and minds.

Never too Young

If you’re thinking that this age group is too young for structured classes, we hope to prove you wrong. Our goals for the Busy Bees classes are the same as for all our classes. Our students learn such skills as listening, following directions, and goal setting. Yes, we know. Goal setting for a 13-month-old sounds ridiculous, but for a child who has just learned to walk, that goal might be as simple as walking across the room. The children also learn the basics of safety, respect for others, and taking turns, all reinforced by you as you help your child through the class.

Physical Benefits

Besides the social and cognitive aspects of a gymnastics class, our youngest students gain physical skills as well. You’ll see improvement in coordination and balance, meaning your little one is steadier on her feet. An increase in spatial awareness and rudimentary safety concepts combine with climbing skills to give her more control over her movements. And with every class your child will be growing stronger and stronger.

Fun, Fun, Fun

We don’t mean to make it sound like this class is all serious work. The greatest benefit for both you and your child is that Busy Bees is fun! You’ll both make new friends in our no-pressure environment, but the best part will be that big grin on your little one’s face.