All week last week we practiced ta-da's, bouncing/jumping, and somersaults (forward rolls). Peanut was doing really well at home and having a ton of fun, and I was excited to see what she'd do for Miss Lina in class.
The kids started out with a warm-up of galloping between stars, which Peanut started to get and was doing pretty well with. Then they tried to touch their toes and she did NOT want any part of that. They also did some forward rolls and Peanut refused (bummer!) and we practiced the candlestick maneuver that Peanut did but wasn't thrilled about doing. Afterward the kids did the beanbag activity and Peanut participated, but they added an extra challenge with "french fries" that they were supposed to hop over and our little one just went around them :).
From the warm up area we went to bars, and Peanut started getting the hang of what she was supposed to do, but it will still take a while and that's okay. She's still by far the youngest one of the Monday group so most of the other kids are old pros by now. Peanut also walked across the yellow beam/mat on her own with me holding my hands out for her at the end. She fell off (the mat is right on the ground so not really a fall) a couple of times but kept trying. YAY PEANUT!
After bars the kids went to beam and Peanut would not do the forward roll but she did the kicks really well on the middle beam for about half a length and then she did the side step a few times on the high beam. Making some improvements little by little, which is really good to see.
Following beam the kids went to the trampoline and it became clear we need to work on sitting and paying attention at home. Peanut is little but because she's not in daycare or any other activities yet she's still new to really following directions. BUT, Peanut "jumped" aka bounced on the trampoline by herself!!!! I was so proud. That was Miss Lina's goal for her over the entire 8 weeks and Peanut did it in one week! Yay kiddo!
Then we did the tumble track - Peanut ran down the tumble track again and with the help of Miss Lina, finally went in the foam pit. Twice! I think Miss Lina forgot she was going to do the slide, but maybe they will try that on Wednesday.
I am so proud of Peanut and the progress she's made already. I'm not expecting miracles or a phenomenal gymnast, but the fact that she's learning and having fun (she LOVES the trampoline time) is so great to see. Now we need to work on listening and following directions! :)
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