Rimutaka Gym Excursion PM Children

Thursday 20th February 2014

Today, the PM session ventured out of the Kindergarten, travelling by bus to the Rimutaka Gym. This was a first excursion for many of the PM children, so they were very excited to go. Once we got to the gym we all took our shoes off and danced around to a few familiar songs such as Miss Bunny and Singing in the Rain. It was then time to explore the gym, testing out equipment like the foam pit, sponge challenge course, balance beams, trampoline, wooden balance board, ladder and slide. 

Each piece of equipment is designed to build confidence, develop children's strength, co-ordination and agility. They had fun testing their abilities and sometimes venturing a little beyond their comfort zone. They were all surprised with how confident they were moving from one area to the other.

He tino pai tō mahi, well done all of you, for your effort and courage as you explored the gym.  You did a great job of trying out fun activities, and developing large motor skills, muscles, balance and spatial awareness.