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Age-Appropriate Skill Progression
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Lesson 1: Understanding Developmental Milestones
Lesson 2: Movement Vocabulary for Tiny Tots
Lesson 3: Curriculum Overview — Gym Stars 3–4y
Lesson 4: Safety Considerations by Age Group
Lesson 5: Spotting Techniques — Level 1
Lesson 6: Planning Your Class Lesson Arc
Lesson 6 of 6 — Planning Your Class Lesson Arc
Age-Appropriate Skill Progression
⏱ 12:45•🎯 Coaches 3–4y•📍 Floor area · Station setup
Planning Your Class Lesson Arc · 12:45
Presented by BearyFun Head Coach Team
🧰 Equipment Needed
| Primary | Alternative |
|---|---|
| Soft mats (×4) | Folded yoga mats or carpet squares |
| Beanbags (set of 12) | Rolled socks or small plush toys |
| Cone markers (×6) | Paper cups or floor tape Xs |
| Tambourine or class bell | Hand claps or whistle |
| Visual timer / stopwatch | Phone timer with sound |
🛡 Safety Precautions
- Stay within 2 steps of every child at all times on the mat
- Inspect mat seams before every class
- Maintain 1 coach per 6 children (under-4s)
- No jewellery, hairclips, or socks on mat
- Schedule 2 hydration breaks per session
- Keep emergency exits clear at all times
🎯 Key Pointers — jump to a moment in the video
- 1Warm-up circle· 00:42Open every class with the same warm-up routine — predictability calms Tiny Tots.
- 2Station rotation· 03:15Cap each station at 5 minutes for under-4s; attention drops sharply beyond that.
- 3Calm circle close· 06:50Always end on a calm circle — never on a high-energy game.
- 4Transition signal· 08:30Use one consistent transition signal all term (clap pattern OR song — pick one).
- 5Praise moment· 11:05Reserve the last 2 minutes for verbal praise tied to a specific skill the child showed.
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