Well, we signed Will up for Trampoline and Tumbling 101 at our local gymnastics gym (where Lauren takes her classes) a month ago and I'm just now getting around to taking pictures of his class. I've taken some pictures on my phone and posted them to my facebook account, but I just haven't blogged about it!
He loves trampoline time! There are 4-6 kids in his class (depending on sicknesses and other make-up classes) and there are only 2 kids on the trampolines at a time (they have two separate trampolines that are in the floor). Will is usually first (not sure why.... maybe he runs and gets there first) and he works on his different jumps - straight, pike, tuck, and straddle. Then he gets to go play in the giant foam pit and go down the giant slide (FUN). He then goes back to the trampoline and does his turns, seat drops, and other more difficult jumps. Today he did a forward roll into the pit from the side (kinda like a flip!). Way to go buddy! When they learn "new" things they get to go ring a big cow bell and everyone stops what they're doing and claps for them. He's done that twice now - for his forward roll and his flip into the pit!
He loves trampoline time! There are 4-6 kids in his class (depending on sicknesses and other make-up classes) and there are only 2 kids on the trampolines at a time (they have two separate trampolines that are in the floor). Will is usually first (not sure why.... maybe he runs and gets there first) and he works on his different jumps - straight, pike, tuck, and straddle. Then he gets to go play in the giant foam pit and go down the giant slide (FUN). He then goes back to the trampoline and does his turns, seat drops, and other more difficult jumps. Today he did a forward roll into the pit from the side (kinda like a flip!). Way to go buddy! When they learn "new" things they get to go ring a big cow bell and everyone stops what they're doing and claps for them. He's done that twice now - for his forward roll and his flip into the pit!After trampoline time they do the double mini (video). They run and do three jumps and then jump off. He is actually pretty good at this. Most of the girls jump somewhere from 6-12 times on the mini - he usually does the three! He really likes the double mini. It reminds me of the triple jump from track and field. I always enjoyed the long jump during my track and field days!
Next is stretching and floor. I get tickled when I see him stretch and do his straddle. His legs are so thin and bony and he just isn't flexible. It's really cute to watch him out there with all those girls..... there are other boys that do this class, by the way, they're just not in his class. He has mastered the forward roll and his cartwheels looked great today (with help from his teacher, of course). He's really learned a lot in class and he really enjoys going every week. It's a lot of fun and a lot of great exercise during these cold months. 
Isn't he so cute - his legs all bent and he's trying to touch his toes.....
He's been practicing his bridge at home. I think this picture was taken just before he fell over....
Isn't he so cute - his legs all bent and he's trying to touch his toes.....He's been practicing his bridge at home. I think this picture was taken just before he fell over....Ms. Jenny came to help. She really pushes him to do things on his own. She'll help, but then she makes him always try on his own. She is great!
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