MUSIC ROCKS!

MUSIC ROCKS!

We are often asked, ‘What exactly is The Little Gym?’ Of course, we are a development-led sports and education program for anyone to enjoy between the ages of 4 months to 12 years. We are that, and so much more setting us apart from your usual leisure centre soft play, or even generic gymnastics club. One of the things that sets us apart is the continuous presence of purposeful and specifically-composed music in our classes. Our entire playlist you will hear swirling around the gym has been composed and recorded by Robin Wes, who opened the first The Little Gym in 1976, and Randy McCoy, The Little Gym’s director of curriculum. The music is intentional, child-led and written with purpose. Little hands pop and wriggle along and the older children are aided to concentrate and perform thanks to our class soundtracks.

Music occupies a very important space in training and this is not just to set a good mood in the gym! Our teachers are trained to use the rhythm of the songs to help the kids concentrate and do their best. We trust the power of tunes because we know that they play a role in every aspect of childhood development and build skills that help children be more successful in school, especially with regard to language learning and reading.

What other capabilities can exposure to music-whether that is listening, dancing, singing or playing-foster in your child’s life?

-speech development

-listening skills

-rhythm and timing

-social skills

-pattern and sequencing leading to enhanced maths skills

-memory

-physical coordination

-social skills

-JOY!!

If you have not yet had the chance to feel the rhythm of the workouts at The Little Gym, we invite you to come to a test lesson with us to sing, have fun and learn a lot of new and interesting things together, under the sounds of music, of course!

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