Preschool Programs
Big Movement for Little Gymnasts
Our preschool programs are designed to help little ones grow strong, confident, and coordinated—all through movement, play, and fun! With age-appropriate gymnastics circuits, supportive coaching, and a focus on motor skill development, each class gives kids the perfect space to explore, take safe risks, and build a love for movement from the very start. Whether they’re crawling, climbing, or cartwheeling, there’s a place for every stage in our preschool lineup.
Roly Polies Class Overview
Ages: 9-18 months | 40 min
Roly Polies is a joyful Parent & Tot class designed for babies on the move and their favorite grown-ups. Through gentle movement, soft obstacle play, and age-appropriate exploration, little ones develop coordination, balance, and body awareness — all while building early confidence and trust. With music, sensory activities, and guided gymnastics play, this class sets the foundation for little ones to gain confidence in the gym in a silly and supportive environment.
Caterpillars Class Overview
18 months-2.5/3 years (approximately) | 40 min
Our Caterpillars class is designed to gently introduce your toddler to the world of movement, structure, and social learning — all through play! With a supportive adult by their side, Caterpillars begin building foundational gymnastics skills, motor coordination, and confidence in a fun and encouraging environment.
Class Structure & Routine
Consistency helps toddlers feel safe and successful. Each Caterpillars class begins with three simple routines:
- Get Settled – Find your coach’s cubbies, put away belongings, and keep water bottles nearby.
- Wait with Grown-Up – Wait with your adult in the designated area until their coach calls the class.
- Warm-Up Time – Join your coach and classmates for a playful, movement-based warm-up led with silly songs, stretching, and gross motor games.
Dragonflies Class Overview
3 & 4 year olds | 45 min
Dragonflies is our first independent class without parent involvement, where preschoolers build the basics of successful gymnastics through playful learning. Kids explore foundational positions like tuck, pike, and straddle, while practicing important skills like skipping and two-foot jumping.
With fun, age-appropriate games and challenges, children grow stronger, more coordinated, and confident—all in a supportive and joyful environment.
What We Practice
Our classes are filled with discovery, movement, and guided exploration. We focus on:
Social & Class Skills
- Being near the teacher
- Following simple, one-step directions (e.g. “Put your toes on the red line”)
- Building comfort, safety, and joy in the gym space
- Beginning to recognize routines and transitions
Gymnastics Verbiage & Movement Skills
- Through imaginative play and repetition, we introduce:
- Basic body positions: tuck, pike, straddle, lunge, butterfly
- Simple movement concepts: jump, run, stand on one foot, arms up
- Gross motor actions: walk across beams, hang and swing on bars, climb, balance, and support in inverted positions
- Language for the gym: naming equipment by color, shape, and function (e.g. “Find the blue balance beam!”)
Children are never expected to master these skills on the first try — we gently invite them to explore at their own pace, with encouragement and without pressure.
Our Teaching Philosophy
Our coaches use playful language (like “swing like a monkey!”) and age-appropriate challenges to introduce gymnastics skills. While each coach brings their own personality and rhythm to class, we’re all working toward shared goals: helping your child grow in confidence, body awareness, and joy in movement.
In Caterpillars, it’s not just about gymnastics — it’s about discovery, bonding, and building the foundation for a lifelong love of movement.
Try a Class for Free!
Come see what GRIT is all about—your child can try a class on us! Just wear comfy clothes, bring a water bottle, and get ready to have fun. We’ll handle the rest!
