INFANTS
Music, movement and fun will guide the day’s activities, with opportunities for sensory and cognitive development. Our infant-toddler program will ultimately support each child’s development and address each child's individual needs, interests, background, learning style, and rate of learning. young children need opportunities to do the following in order to build a strong foundation for future learning:
· Look, listen, and respond to their environment.
· Enthusiastically explore their world.
· Actively participate in daily routines and novel experiences.
· Reach developmental milestones on their own accord.
· Acquire and develop social-emotional skills in a nurturing environment.
Our program takes into account the three stages of infancy (young infant, mobile infant, and toddler) and the transitions between those stages. As we grow we build trust and establish caring relationships. Positive, ongoing relationships help young children grow and develop and helps us as caregivers better understand and respond to each child's individual needs.
ONES
Our One Year Old Class is designed for "little learners" who are age 1 and up. At A Kids Gym Learning Academy, the classroom is set-up to provide toddlers many opportunities for self-directed play to encourage and indulge their natural sense of curiosity. As language rapidly develops, our caring teachers will introduce new songs, stories and interactions from our Buttercups Curriculum to stimulate verbal skills. Music, movement and fun will guide the day's activities, with opportunities for sensory and cognitive development. Instructional gymnastics classes, with a certified coach, are provided to each "little learner" enrolled in the program at no additional charge. The Toddler Program is a great way to introduce toddlers to a preschool setting and gain developmentally appropriate independence. This class participates in a snack co-op.
TWOS
Our Two Year-Old Program is designed for "little learners" who turn two on or before September 1. At A Kids Gym Learning Academy, our goal is to develop "little learners" with a love of learning and discovery through a whole-child approach. For many "little learners", this is the first experience in a social setting; thus, the program is designed to be conducive to learning socially acceptable behaviors and interactions. We also strive to help children develop positive self-esteem and confidence.
The classroom is set-up to introduce math skills, writing (fine motor) skills, creative play, music appreciation, sensory integration, and much more. As language continues to develop, our caring teachers will introduce new songs, stories and interactions from our Buttercup Curriculum to further enhance verbal skills. A schedule of activities will guide the day, with time divided between child and teacher-directed activities. All of the curriculum goals are achieved by using Developmentally Appropriate Practices, as recommended by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Gymnastics classes, with a certified coach, are provided to each "little learner" enrolled in the program at no additional charge. This class participates in a snack co-op.
THREES
Our Three Year-Old Preschool is designed for "little learners" who turn three on or before September 1. At A Kids Gym Learning Academy, our goal is to develop in "little learners" a love of learning and discovery through a whole-child approach. The classroom schedule is set-up to enhance math skills, writing (fine motor) skills, creative play, music appreciation, sensory integration, and much more. We also strive to help "little learners" develop positive self-esteem and confidence.
Our songs, stories and interactions are gathered from our Fireflies Curriculum along with the Creative Curriculum. These activities are used to further enhance your child's skills. A schedule of activities will guide the day, with time divided between child- and teacher-directed activities. All curriculum goals are achieved by using Developmentally Appropriate Practices, as recommended by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Gymnastics classes, with a certified coach, are provided to each "little learner" enrolled in the program at no additional charge. This class participates in a snack co-op.
VPK - Fours
Our Pre-Kindergarten Program is designed for "little learners" who turn 4 on or before September 1. Using the state Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten learning standards, our Links to Literacy, Handwriting Without Tears and Phonemic Awareness curriculums are designed to prepare your "little learner" for Kindergarten. Using a whole-child approach, learning takes place over five domains: sensory, cognitive, social emotional, and physical. An emphasis is placed on early literacy skills including phonemic and phonological awareness. "Little Learners" will be introduced to Dolche sight words and word families, laying a solid foundation for reading skills.
The daily schedule allows "little learners" multiple opportunities for a variety of teacher- and child-directed activities. Daily outside play, learning centers and sensory experiences ensure children will have a well-rounded Pre-Kindergarten experience. This class participates in a snack co-op.
AfTerschool
Gear up... Out of School Time After School is AWESOME!
Transportation to and from area participated is supplied to A Kids Gym where you can in fitness, gymnastics, cheer/dance, gym games, and super sports. Jump, swing and climb, plus challenge the obstacle course in the Gym. AM and PM drop off available. Snacks are included, counselors can help with homework and then the kids have fun all afternoon.
The learning opportunities are endless at A Kids Gym Out-of-School Program. We recognize that children have worked hard all day long at school, and need some time to relax, play and explore. Learning will simply be a by-product of the dynamic daily activities all children experience at A Kids Gym. Our integrated activity approach will combine experiences in art, science, physical fitness, and gymnastics. Children will be greeted by a rich variety of projects each and every day. A Kids Gym pick up at Stenstrom, Evans, Lawton, Carrilon, Walker, Partin and Geneva Elementary Schools. Snack is provided.
A Kids Gym Learning Academy follows the Seminole County school schedule, which will be provided upon enrollment. Camp days are available for an additional charge. No credits or prorations are given for days A Kids Gym is out-of-session OR days your child is absent from the program.
We have arts-n-crafts, games, activities, and more!!! Campers need to bring a lunch, but we will provide snack. Camp Kids Gym runs from 7:00am until 6:30pm