Objectives
Introduce routines and safety shapes (SLP); build familiarity and confidence across Bars, Floor, Beam, and Vault.
Warm-Up & Dynamic Stretch 5–7 min
• Circle time: names + gym rules
• Music march → skip → high-knees
• Animal walks (bear, crab, frog)
Include ~30–45s for quick intro, names, and safety rules.
Bars 7–8 min
Skills
• Jump to front support
• Cast with hips off bar
• Chin hang (5 sec)
Pacing
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 0–2 min | Demo grip (‘motorcycle hands’) + safety |
| 2–5 min | Jump to front support (spot at hips) |
| 5–7 min | Chin hang contest + small casts |
Equipment
Low bar with mat · Spot block · Barrel (glide warm-up)
Coaching Notes
– Straight arms, eyes on bar
– Tight tummy, feet together
– Celebrate effort, not height
Floor 7–8 min
Skills
• Forward roll (wedge)
• Bridge hold
• Candlestick stand
Pacing
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 0–2 min | Demo shapes + forward roll |
| 2–5 min | Forward rolls on wedge |
| 5–7 min | Bridge holds to 3-count; candlestick shape game |
Equipment
Wedge mat · Panel mat lines · Small mirrors for shapes
Coaching Notes
– Chin tucked, look at tummy
– Hands under shoulders for bridge
– Slow and controlled rolls
Beam 7–8 min
Skills
• Grapevine walk
• Walk backwards
• Relevé walk
Pacing
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 0–2 min | Demo posture: airplane arms |
| 2–5 min | Forward/backward walks to music |
| 5–7 min | Grapevine + relevé freeze at end |
Equipment
Floor beam · Medium beam · Colored dots for start/finish
Coaching Notes
– Eyes forward, chin up
– ‘Heels kiss the beam’ cue
– Encourage calm breathing for balance
Vault 7–8 min
Skills
• Step-hurdle to springboard
• Stretch jump → SLP
Pacing
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 0–2 min | Demo hurdle + stick landing |
| 2–5 min | Hurdle drills to board |
| 5–7 min | Stretch jumps with soft, quiet landings |
Equipment
Springboard · 8" landing mat · Cones for approach path
Coaching Notes
– Soft knees, arms up ‘ta-da’
– Quiet feet = control
– Maintain spacing in line
Cool-Down & Review 3–4 min
• Stick-It game (mini jumps, 3-count hold)
• Deep breaths; favorite skill share
Water breaks & demos are built in: ~1–2 min between stations; keep sips quick and lines moving.
Playlist
Happy Kids Workout Mix
