Dance classes provide children a fantastic opportunity to learn more about themselves by artistically expressing how they feel. Although the basic dance techniques do require discipline and a pinch of seriousness, instructors have to keep the children in mind. The younger your class is, the shorter their attention span would be.

Below are some tips on bringing your dance class outdoors, to help you rise above the challenge of maintaining balance between fun and actual learning.

1. A new environment refreshes inspiration

The public playground is a convenient and accessible location where you can bring your dance class. You can also take this opportunity to have the children’s parents tag along and sit in for this particular class. (more…)

It is natural for parents to get excited when their children discover new skills, or when they exhibit a special talent on a particular activity. At home, we nurture the cerebral potentials of our children. At the same time, it is advised that we take them outdoors so that they can collect more new experiences. A good balance of academic and physical nurturing will help your children develop holistically.

Exposing your children to the outdoors is more challenging than having them crawling or walking around your house. Public places like malls and parks aren’t as baby-proof as you’d like them to be. However, there are ways to ensure safety without compromising your children’s learning. Below are 2 major skills that the outdoors can develop. (more…)

Spotting is a practice common among athletes and casual fitness enthusiasts. Recognized as an effective safety precaution, instructors and coaches across 50 States agree about the importance of knowing the proper way to spot.

With enough understanding and knowledge, spotting can be done by fellow athletes, even during the absence of coaches and professional trainers. Working with the same concept, we can extend the habit of spotting to the playgrounds, to give parents more options towards ensuring their children’s safety during playtime.

1. Establish trust

The bond between parent and child is far greater than the relationship between coach and athlete, or between gym buddies. (more…)