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School Holiday are only a couple of weeks away which means ...
School's out. Fun's In!
The Little Gym Dural run 3 hours of fun and themed camp sessions that children love! The themes change each week and are designed to stimulate physical and motor-skill development with games and gymnastics, all in the care of qualified and dedicated instructors. There is also allocated time to fueling up with morning tea (provided by us!) and working the children's artistic imagination with themed craft activities.
We have an air conditioned facility so it is perfect for those super cold mornings or those really hot afternoons. We pride ourselves in our clean and healthy environment and do like to remind all students/parents that we are an allergen free zone.
CLICK HERE FOR THE CAMP SCHEDULE.
Contact the team as soon as you can or click here so you don't miss out!
Come one, come all to Glenorie Preschool's Annual Fundraising event on Saturday the 30th of March!
Glenorie Preschool will be holding an Outdoor Movie Night at LES Shore Oval and will be showing the brilliant movie Ferdinand!
There will be fresh popped pop corn, meal deals for dinner and show bags sold on the night for the kids to enjoy while watching the movie & much more! There will be a raffle with LOADS of prizes to be won. Even The Little Gym Dural will be donating prizes to be won on the evening!
Prices for the Tickets:
Adult: $15.00
Child: $10.00
Family: $30
Tickets are now available by clicking here.
Glenorie Prechool is excited for your support and to see the event come together.
Address is: LES Shore Oval - 2658 Old Northern Road, Glenorie, NSW
As part of a new NSW Government Initiative to help with the cost of living, Parents, guardians and carers can claim a $100 voucher per year for each school-aged child (4.5 to 18 years old) to put towards the cost of lessons and fees with registered providers. There are two vouchers that are available to be redeemed including the Creative Kids, which is all about making it easier to get involved in creative and cultural activities as well as Active Kids to contribute to registration, participation and membership costs for sport, fitness and active recreation activities.
At The Little Gym Dural we are a registered provider for both Creative and Active Kids and will be accepting vouchers for our Dance and Gymnastics Program.
The voucher can be used at any time during the calendar year it was issued and the program runs year-round, so kids can get active at any time!
The best way to get started is to contact the team on 8443 0160 or email dural@thelittlegym.com.au to find a class time that works for you and apply for a voucher at Service NSW.
Please remember, each voucher will require its own application.
For more information about our program please visit our website here.
Some children are natural born leaders; they’re confident, bossy, and have a natural instinct to take charge. Some children simply need more time for those skills to blossom. They require more guidance, nurturing, and even reassurance to strengthen leadership qualities like confidence and perseverance. Leadership skills can significantly help children now and in their future. Check out these 5 ways to instil leadership skills in your child.
- Lead by example. Children look up to and learn a lot from their parents, after-all, they’re listening and watching every little thing you do! It’s important, as a parent, to embody the characteristics you want to see most in your child.
- Let them problem solve. Don’t jump in to solve your child’s problems, whether it’s an argument with a sibling or an issue with a puzzle or game. Step back and let your child work through it themselves. The life skills your child will learn from working through the issue on their own is far beyond what they would learn from someone fixing it for them. If they ask for help, try to guide them to the solution rather than directly sharing it.
- Teach them how to communicate. Being a leader means having the communication skills and assertiveness to let others know what you want or need. Parents can help sharpen these skills by encouraging children to speak for themselves. For example, you can encourage communication by having your child order for themselves at a restaurant. Over time, children will naturally gain more confidence to speak up for themselves and let others know what they want.
- Encourage decision making. Having the skills to make important decisions, and explaining why that decision was made, is an important trait of a leader. Build upon these skills by asking for input from your child and giving them the power of choice by letting them decide what to wear, what to eat, or what activities to participate in.
- Support ideation, creation, and early entrepreneurship. Instil an early love for entrepreneurship in your child by providing opportunities to work in some capacity. This can be through household chores or tasks, volunteer opportunities, or encouraging participation in lemonade stands or bake sales. Early jobs help to build important leadership skills in children.
Providing children with opportunities to develop and strengthen these skills will help them become more confident leaders through adolescence and adulthood. Click here to learn more about The Little Gym and to find a location near you.
A recent review of 26 previously published studies involving more than 10,000 children, between the ages of four and 13 years old, demonstrates that incorporating physical activity into a child’s daily routine can help improve the child’s performance in math and reading. Researchers believe that this benefit has a neurobiological, or the biology of the nervous system, explanation as exercise increases blood flow to the brain. In addition, the social component shows that there are benefits to children’s overall mental health.
Research Findings
The research highlights the fact that regular physical activity benefits not only the body, but the brain, too. Children have a natural inclination to be active, and by providing children with opportunities for active, physical play, a child’s behaviour and performance in school, and at home, will naturally improve.
The study revealed the strongest correlation between physical activities that are integrated into the school day and improved academic performance. For many school systems, however, an emphasis on increasing the number of academic hours makes finding time in the school day for physical activity difficult. In those situations, after school programs like sports or kid-focused programs like those offered by The Little Gym can provide a necessary outlet for children’s energy. Not only that, but it provides the physical and social benefits that help bolster academic performance.
Adding Physical Fitness to Your Child’s Routine
With children starting school in the new year, it can be a challenge to schedule regular outdoor activities for school-aged children. This can be noticeably difficult for Kindergarten starters. But the need for regular physical activity isn't seasonal; it's important to make physical activity for kids a priority year round. Instilling healthy exercise habits at an early age can help reduce the risk of serious illnesses and contribute to the development of a healthy body image. Regular exercise also helps children perform better in class and can be critical to their future emotional wellbeing in their personal and professional lives.
To find a The Little Gym location near you visit us here.
