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Shorey's Little Ninjas
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Little Ninjas Pre-K Supplement Program
At Shorey’s Taekwondo (TKD) America our Little Ninja’s Pre-K program is specifically designed to help prepare your tiny one to meet the physical challenges they will soon face. We are not a Pre-K program but a supplement program to your child’s Pre-K school. Martial Arts schools are specifically positioned to help prepare your child for the challenges they face at any age. Both physically and emotionally, the Tenets of Taekwondo form the backbone of all our programs and stand as profound life principles that at any age should be lived by.
Courtesy
Integrity
Perseverance
Self-Control
Indomitable Spirit
About the Little Ninjas Program
At Shorey’s TKD we have consulted with some of the best sport physical therapist in our community to understand exactly where a 4 and 5 year old should be physically and developed a robust program directed specifically preparing your little Ninja 🥷 for the challenges of school.
We believe that the time between the ages of four and six are the most important years in a child’s development. Our program will enhance positive development in a fun and motivating way!
“Toddlers need around 30 minutes of structured play. and an hour of unstructured play each day. “ According to The American Academy of Pediatrics.
The Little Ninjas Program Builds Motor Skills
Gross Motor Skills
Gross motor skills development in young children promotes physical health, boosts self-confidence, and enhances coordination and balance. It also fosters social interactions, aids cognitive growth, prepares children for school activities, and supports emotional well-being. Furthermore, it establishes a foundation for fine motor skills, improves spatial awareness, teaches risk management, and fortifies bone health. In essence, honing these skills offers comprehensive physical, cognitive, and emotional advantages for young children.
Some gross motor skills your child should develop include:
- Runs around obstacles
- Walks on a line
- Balances on one foot
- Uses slide independently
- Throws ball overhead, catches a bounce ball
- Walks toe to heel
- Jumps forward ten times without falling
Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills in young children foster academic readiness, enhance self-care independence, and boost self-esteem. These skills promote improved hand-eye coordination, cognitive development, and finger dexterity. Furthermore, they enable creative expression, prepare children for technology use, aid in social interaction, support sensory integration, and augment concentration and focus. Essentially, refining fine motor skills at this age lays a foundational pathway for academic, daily, and interpersonal activities.
Some fine motor skills your child should develop include:
- Cuts on line continuously
- Copies square
- Prints some capital letters
- Cuts out simple shapes
- Colors within lines
- Traces first name