Tumble Tykes is the perfect place for your child's first experience with group activities, or to further develop your child's confidence in group settings if they have already be involved in activities.
Many children are surprisingly good at staying with the group, even during the first class. However, in the Parent-Tot classes you may find that, as with some other families, your child may want to explore their new environment.
Just relax. In the Parent-Tot Class, it's often best to give your child a chance to explore for a minute and then gently bring him/her back to the group. The instructor will be happy to let you know the few places that you should not explore without their help (high beams, high rings, high bars, trampolines, etc.).
It gets easier! Ask other parents and they will tell you not only about the improved motor skills their children have developed but also about improved confidence and ability to follow verbal instructions over the months. They see this not only in the gym, but at home and in other educational situations as well.
The adult who comes onto the floor for the Parent-Tot Tumble Tykes Class must not get onto equipment or jump into the pit! Coaches do not want to rescue adults and take away time from the students and our insurance company will not allow adults on the equipment.
Please be considerate and wait until after class to catch-up with your friends.
This is your special time once a week when your child gets 100% of your attention without distractions. Don't be afraid to get down on your hands and knees and be a kid again. Make some memories together!
Many children are surprisingly good at staying with the group, even during the first class. However, in the Parent-Tot classes you may find that, as with some other families, your child may want to explore their new environment.
Just relax. In the Parent-Tot Class, it's often best to give your child a chance to explore for a minute and then gently bring him/her back to the group. The instructor will be happy to let you know the few places that you should not explore without their help (high beams, high rings, high bars, trampolines, etc.).
It gets easier! Ask other parents and they will tell you not only about the improved motor skills their children have developed but also about improved confidence and ability to follow verbal instructions over the months. They see this not only in the gym, but at home and in other educational situations as well.
The adult who comes onto the floor for the Parent-Tot Tumble Tykes Class must not get onto equipment or jump into the pit! Coaches do not want to rescue adults and take away time from the students and our insurance company will not allow adults on the equipment.
Please be considerate and wait until after class to catch-up with your friends.
This is your special time once a week when your child gets 100% of your attention without distractions. Don't be afraid to get down on your hands and knees and be a kid again. Make some memories together!