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Skills
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gym-based programs, which pair movement vocabulary with movement
concepts and actions, are synonymous with Family Fun!!
Children and parents (or grandparents) attend together to
practice emerging skills and to spend very special play time
together.
Adding to the intergenerational
fun are the WVU students who serve as helpers for the parents.
All of the programs serve as instructional laboratories for
students in a variety of disciplines, such as early childhood,
child development, physical education, recreation, physical
therapy, and special education. Skills programs also provide
a unique opportunity for electrical and mechanical engineering
students to apply their knowledge by designing and constructing
play equipment that can be used for research and program enhancement.
- 4 months to 6 months
- Emphasis is on parent-child interaction
- Activities for the infants are stimulating and
fun.
- Activities to enhance the muscle tone and flexibility
of the parent, are designed to include the infant.
- Parents and infants
enjoy exercising together!
- 7 months to almost walking
- Crawlers explore and manipulate objects, spaces,
and obstacles with the security of having parent or grandparent
as a play partner.
- Play equipment and mats offer a safe environment
for learning and socializing. Parachute play, sign language,
and songs are included in every lesson.
- Stable walkers through 2 years
- Toddlers learn through active involvement with people
and objects
- All lessons include: Obstacles, ball handling,
balance, space awareness, climbing, songs, socialization
opportunities, parachute activities, and sign language
.
- 3, 4, and 5 years
- All lessons include: movement skills and concepts,
throwing, catching, balance, jumping, obstacles, striking,
ball handling, pre-sport skills, songs, parachute play.
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"Kerry and Lora were great! My son has cerebral palsy
and this class was as good as any PT or OT session he
has ever had, as far as working on motor skills."
"Our son, Austin, is
a happy, active child. He is all little boy and loves
a chance to run, jump, and throw balls. He was very
excited when we would get to the building because he
knew that he was going to have fun. As a parent, I was
pleased at the skills that were being taught. Austin
is tall for his age but this class was a real benefit
in improving his body movement skills. I was also pleased
to watch him interact with children his age as well
as all of the helpers. KinderSkills is a definite positive
experience for Austin. He wants to come back for more!"
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