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6 Creative Ideas for BARS – Preschool gymnastics!

I’m constantly amazed by the creative preschool and rec gymnastics ideas I stumble upon while cruising instagram! There are brilliant coaches out there and I love sharing what I find. Follow us on Instagram (or Facebook) @recgympros for (almost) daily inspiration!

In case you missed them… here are my 6 favourite bars activities recently posted on Insta/FB 🙂

Knock it down! Great bars station for the wee ones! #recgympros

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on May 25, 2017 at 6:37pm PDT

Love the inventiveness of this. For all the reasons to try this, see the caption from @gymcoachjeno s original post : #Repost @gymcoachjeno with @repostapp ・・・ We’re always finding new ways to do the same old skills! We all know that our sport is one of extreme repetition. Finding interesting and creative ways to do the skills that we know are important and that kids love doing keeps them excited about learning. Honestly, it keeps US excited about teaching too! I like this walk up handstand for several reasons. First, it develops their upper body and core strength. It’s a bit scary for the younger guys. I’m a huge fan of getting kids out of their comfort zone while teaching them to trust the instructor, and more importantly, to trust themselves. Perhaps the best part of this activity is the focus it requires. Giving kids the opportunity to slow down and focus is often part of the challenge as an instructor. Two thumbs up for this one. Try it and let me know what you think. #preschoolgymnastics #gymnastics #ninjakids #activekids #handstand

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on May 31, 2017 at 8:31pm PDT

I’ve never thought about teaching this. At first I was a bit skeptical about the safety but as I watched it a few more time it’s obvious the coach has total control. The kids listen well to what I presume were instruction to hug the coaches hand super tight. Plus the coaches left hand is acting like a brake so they don’t come off too early! Cool stuff. I think I might get a double spot the fight few times while I get the timing down 🙂 #newideas #recgympros #flip #gymnastics

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on May 29, 2017 at 9:39am PDT

Can your kiddies maneuver over/under/through a mini floor bar challenge? 😊 #recgympros ••••••••••••••••• #Repost @tlgtustin with @repostapp ・・・ Taking big strides into next season! Make sure to get your prizes by being an early bird!! Enroll by the end of Saturday #tlgtustin #spinthewheel #earlybirdenrollment

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on May 24, 2017 at 2:08pm PDT

So much fun! Totally inspired by the photo @schlegelsgym shared last week 🙂 #toddlergymnastics #babygymnastics #swing #preschool #gymnast #recgympros #socute

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on May 13, 2017 at 1:29pm PDT

Great independent station once they get the hang of it 🙂 #rollypoly #gymnastics #bars #kidsgymnastics #staytight #recgympros . #Repost @athlekgym with @repostapp ・・・ So much fun working with this little 4 years old girl on half turn ! #fun #gymnasticslove #gymnastics #unevenbars #kindergym

A post shared by RecGymPros (@recgympros) on Mar 14, 2017 at 5:44pm PDT

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