Abby's preschool scheduled a field trip to Mid-Columbia Gymnastics with whom Abby has been taking gymnastics classes. We ended up going to the Cheer Gym (vs the gymnastics gym) but she had just as much bouncing, rolling, and balancing fun as she normally does. The field trip comprised of multiples classes so the kids were split up into three groups each with their own gymnast guide.
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| First up was a song where the kids followed directions to walk, run, gallop, hop, and tip toe. |
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| Then stretching those muscles out. Here they're smelling their stinky feet! |
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| A big smile for a big stretch. |
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| The first station had the kids climbing over the shapes, somersaulting down the ramp, and then jumping back along the long trampoline to get back in line for a second go-round. |
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| Abby somehow sneaks her way into being "line leader" (we're working to make sure there's no pushing and shoving to get to this position and that she's happy with whatever spot she gets) as the Choo Choo Train moves to the next station. |
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| Here they walk on the balance beam (what form!)... |
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| Hang from the bars (Abby made monkey sounds that could be heard from where we were sitting!)... |
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| Jumping on the mini trampoline for the longest time! She kept going until the kid behind her finally caught up and moved her onward. |
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| Ending this station with a beginning cartwheel. |
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| The last station had Abby walking a rounded balance beam (a foam roll cut in half with the flat side down)... |
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| Jumping on each colored mat... |
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| A forward roll down the blue angled mat and then hopscotching back into line. |
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| She ended her gymnastics field trip with a crazy session on the Bounce House slide. |
I've said it before and I'll say it again. One of the best parts of being a stay at home Mom to a preschooler is all the awesome field trips that I get to go on with her. I love, love, love watching her explore her environment and seeing how far she pushes herself.
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