Thanks to our Bethune Freedom Schools Program, students were able to participate in a fun and engaging tumbling class with the Institute of Positive Education. Kids had a great time tumbling and enjoying the atmosphere where they could be fun and engaged. Tumbling is a form of gymnastics that does not require any form of equipment or props! It is a performance of acrobatic movements such as rolls, twists, somersaults, and even handsprings, all on floor mats with no help.
Students can even learn to do flips and jump after some time. Tumbling is an awesome way to get your child moving to build their strength and stamina. The practice of tumbling goes all the way back to ancient China, Greece, and Egypt; it was performed by traveling bands of entertainers in the Middle Ages! Tumbling has a lot of amazing effects on a student. It is one of the best forms of exercise for kids, improving their bone strength, their stamina, and their overall cognitive functioning that is so crucial for the younger age groups.
Kids that are in tumbling live a healthier life and turn into healthy adults. Today, we are going to go over some positive effects of taking a tumbling class here at Omaha School of Music and Dance! Because tumbling requires specific types of stunts and movements, your child will learn great flexibility and balance! Flexibility is very important for children to learn as it prevents them from injuring their muscles and joints when they are playing or participating in sports.
Starting at an early age can even promote more flexibility in your child as well as stronger ligaments, joints, and tendons, which can prevent any growth defects and prevents fatigue later on in life when they are participating in more activities. Tumbling can help improve balance for children as well! This proper coordination will improve overall motor skills and general stability.
This is so important for a child to learn in their early years! Tumbling is also a great way to teach your child some basic social skills like patience, responsibility, cooperation, discipline, and many more!
