Shooting Stars – Daily Plan
Oct 21–25, 2025 • Theme: Lift, Kick & Reach
Age Group
4–6 years
Class Length
40 minutes
Class Size
6–9 students
Instructor
Experienced
Objectives
Strengthen core and coordination; introduce bridge kickovers; improve rhythm & confidence across stations.
Warm-up
Warm-Up & Dynamic Stretch 5–7 min
• Dynamic stretch to music
• Bear crawl relays
• Hollow/arch shape game
Include ~30–45s for quick intro, names, and safety rules.
Bars
Bars 7–8 min
Skills
• Wall walk to hollow hold
• Grip shift ‘ride motorcycle’
• Pullover prep
Pacing
TimeActivity
0–2 minDemo hollow vs arch shapes
2–5 minWall walks + 3s hollow holds
5–7 minGrip shift drill on low bar
Equipment
Wall space · Low bar with mat · Spotting block
Coaching Notes
– Strong shapes before speed
– Squeeze belly; straight arms
– Small steps → quality reps
Floor
Floor 7–8 min
Skills
• Piked handstand (against mat)
• Cartwheel over panel
• Bridge kickover (spotted)
Pacing
TimeActivity
0–2 minDemo handstand body line
2–5 minCartwheel drills on panel
5–7 minBridge kickover attempts (spot at hips)
Equipment
Panel mats · Wall mat · 8" mat for kickover
Coaching Notes
– Push the floor away
– Straight line > height
– Safety first on kickovers
Beam
Beam 7–8 min
Skills
• Relevé walk (high beam)
• Pivot turn (med beam)
• Tuck/straddle jump dismount
Pacing
TimeActivity
0–2 minDemo dismount shapes
2–5 minWalk + pivot turns
5–7 minJump dismounts (one–two–stick)
Equipment
Floor + medium beams · Mats both sides
Coaching Notes
– Arms strong, chin up
– Fixed spot focus
– Controlled landings
Vault
Vault 7–8 min
Skills
• Donkey kick → forward roll
• Straddle onto block
• Run–hurdle–punch
Pacing
TimeActivity
0–2 minDemo approach rhythm
2–5 minDonkey kick → roll sequence
5–7 minRun–hurdle–punch forward roll
Equipment
Springboard · Low block · Landing mat
Coaching Notes
– Fast feet, soft land
– Clear lane marking
– Countdowns for timing
Cool-down
Cool-Down & Review 3–4 min
• Partner stretch
• Favorite skill share
Water breaks & demos are built in: ~1–2 min between stations; keep sips quick and lines moving.
Playlist
Kids Party Time!