Gymbaroo...

With mum at work full time over the last month Alfie's gym attendance has slipped... happens to all of us! However with time on our side Alfie has been back working out at Gymbaroo, which is a gym for kids. He has progressed quite well and looks set to continue after the holidays. He is now a penguin and getting quite independent on the apparatus today supported by two encouraging if a little nervous parents!



Each session starts with the kids getting into their muscle vests, sticking in the picture in their word book (Todays session was brought to you by the word Butterfly!) an ink stamp on their hand, the placing of a special object in the Treasure Sack before some free play. Then its off for some singing, dancing and coordination stuff before hitting the gym once more. A couple of stacks latter its back to the side room for more songs and games and being held upside down by your legs before you post your name tag through the red window and make your way home! ;0)

Okay so thats all a bit tongue and cheek but it really was a good session and he certainly enjoys it. We have noticed the difference in his movement as well as his communication skills. There are also lots of routines that the children need to follow and he is certainly getting used to those. It was great to have this week off (Independent schools finish a week early!) so that I could get to go along as there is no Gymbaroo for a couple of weeks ... sorry Alfie!