Jumping Jacks ABC

Benefits of the Jumping Jacks ABC program

Introduction

JJABC sessions are not only exercise based but also educational and we believe that Jumping Jacks sessions prepare a child for later learning and starting pre-school or full time school. We have been praised personally by OFSTED inspectors in 2010 for providing excellent planning and evidence for Liverpool Children's Centre's. The songs and activities in our sessions are well thought out and provide children with a fun & exciting way to learn about math, letters, opposites, position words and other important concepts. Research shows that children learn more in their first eight years than they do in the rest of their lives. This is a powerful time to teach them.

Benefits (to name a few)

Fine Motor Skills are developed; the ability to draw or write rests on children gaining sufficient physical strength, manipulation and fine motor control.

Gross Motor Skills are developed; children can only dress themselves if they have learnt to balance, co-ordinate and control their movements.

Being active through physical play will encourage children to continue being active later in life, helping them to maintain a healthy weight, to develop stamina, flexibility and strength, to decrease their risk of heart disease.

The songs and music chosen in JJABC is repetitious and allows children to memorise basic structures and patterns in the English language.

Stress is managed better and concentration improved

Lowers the risk of ADD and ADHD.

Helps children sleep better.

All children will have fun and gain a sense of achievement regardless of their ability.

Improves a child's mood and attitude.

Improves social interaction within a safe, structured environment.

Builds confidence and self-esteem.

Expands a child's imagination through play.

For sessions with parental/carer involvement, the parent/carer and child can spend some quality time together and this teaches the child that people are important to each other.

Provides an excellent opportunity for families to be active together in the same setting.