On the Coast – Families Issue 97 I December/January 2019 | Page 41

to scamper off to get it, or when the
instructors are playfully chasing the kids,
or during any of the games specifically
allocated for your child’s ‘free play’ growth.
Before you find your bias towards
one or the other, think about your child’s
developmental needs and how each of
these elements are essential to their
mental and physical growth. Kids need
a sense of security in the ‘familiarity’.
They like to know what’s happening and
what’s going to come next. A repetitive
structure aids their security and helps
them to engage in an activity because of
the predictability. Even as adults we like
to know what’s going to happen next, so
imagine the importance to a child who
hasn’t quite figured out the big world and
is still trying to piece it together slowly.
Kids also need lots of fun and freedom to
roam to discover the world. Every child
needs a little of both kinds of play.
So, next time you bring your child to
a Ready Steady Go class have a lookout
for these two elements and then take a
breather knowing that your child is in a
secure place that feeds their creativity,
while developing their gross motor skills
for the years ahead.
The best part about READY STEADY GO
KIDS is you can BOOK a FREE TRIAL CLASS
at one of our venues around the coast.
Classes now start from 18 months to
6 years for age appropriate progressive
classes. Why not come and see what all
the hype is about and get on board with an
award-winning program.
For more information or to book your
trial or spot in the classes, head to
www.readysteadygokids.com.au and
join our Facebook group “ready steady
go kids central coast”
Looking forward to meeting you all
Coach Vanessa and Team.
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Australia”
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child to the
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We are Australia’s largest multi-sport
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• Learn the basics of 10 great sports
• Low child/coach ratios
• Physio-designed, structured & FUN!
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