CHILDRENS PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT CLASSES

Fit 'N' Fun Kids Physical Development Classes are parent/carer and child participation activity based. Each class is instructed by one or two trained Fit 'N' Fun Instructors with classes being a fun and rewarding experience for both parent and child.

At all our classes, we always follow a structured routine of warm-up action songs, weekly physical development set ups, parachute play, (interactive stories and group tasks for over twos), goodbye songs and reward stickers/certificates. Although the classes are structured, this does not take away freedom of choice for the children.

Physical Development Programme

6 weeks to 6 months - This very important first step in Fit 'N' Fun Kids Classes aims to provide parents with precious bonding time with their young babies. Young babies explore their environment by touch, taste, smell, sight and sound. Using the resources in these classes and enjoying the interaction with others will assist in each child's development. All classes are set up to provide gentle sensory stimulation, which will provide a good foundation for later sensory-motor development. Parents must assist in their children's activities at all times as at this stage their muscles are not fully developed to support themselves as they explore. Each class provides parents with quality bonding time with their babies and the opportunity of making friends with other parents - a needed support for all new and second time round parents!

6 months to 12 months - Babies of this age are now quite active. They are rolling over and beginning to crawl. Classes for this age group assist with child development and provide a fun and stimulating place for children to learn, play and interact at an early age.

12 months to 24 months - For children of this age, classes are a time for exploring. Each class includes sensory play and encourages crawling, walking and running, together with hand-eye co-ordination activities. With an array of colourful resources, children will develop their senses in a relaxed, fun and stimulating environment.

2 to 3 years - Children are now ready to progress their balance and co-ordination, jumping and landing, ball control and movement skills. Classes are structured in a way that parents are aware of the targeted goals for this age group and the children have fun being encouraged by them. By now children are very much aware of our action songs and enjoy requesting favourites and interacting with others. With their added confidence, interactive stories are introduced where children follow their Instructor through a journey of imagination, together with recognition of colour, number and letter of the week!

3 to 4 years - Following the Foundation Stage and incorporating learning goals such as mathematical development and communication, language and literacy which support our physical development programme, our three to four year old children progress at their own rate towards these goals. Classes continue with our programme but also have the added attraction of 'group tasks'. Children enjoy the interaction with other children and at the same time become aware of the changes in their bodies during physical play.

5 to 7 years - This final stage of our programme does not require the assistance of parents, although parents are required to stay and watch. Classes for this age group are at the end of the school day and allow the children to burn off steam through freeplay, physical development set-ups, parachute play and team games.

Once you have registered your child for one weekly session with Fit 'N' Fun Kids. The £12.00 membership fee you will be required to pay covers insurance for your child for twelve months with the annual renewal then being £10.00. With your first registration your child will also receive a T-Shirt and as a loyalty scheme, should you wish to book at birthday party with us, we will also offer you 10% off your party if your child has been attending on a regular basis.

TWO TO THREE'S:Children are now ready to progress their balance and co-ordination, jumping and landing , ball control and movement skills. Classes are structured in a way that parents are aware of the targeted goals for this age group and the children have fun being encouraged by them. By now children are very much aware of our action songs and enjoy requesting favourites and interacting with others. With their added confidence, interactive stories are introduced where children follow their Instructor through a journey of imagination, together with recognition of colour, number and letter of the week.

THREE TO FOUR'S:Following the Foundation Stage and incorporating learning goals such as mathematical development and communication, language and literacy which support our physical development programme, our three to four year old children progress at their own rate toward these goals. Classes continue with our programme but also have the added attraction of "group tasks". Children enjoy the interaction with other children and at the same time become aware of the changes in their bodies during physical play.

FOUR TO SEVEN'S:This final stage of our programme does not require the assistance of parents, although parents are always welcome to stay and watch. Classes for this age group are at the end of the school day and allow the children to burn off steam through the freeplay, physical development set-ups and team games.