What is Fun Trail?
When you hear your child say, “I had Fun Trail today!” do you know what that is?
Children attend Fun Trail, a gross motor program, every Tuesday or Wednesday. Our large motor skill specialist sets up a different obstacle course for the children each week. Children have a terrific time at Fun Trail while developing many skills necessary for proper growth. Although the casual observer may see a child hitting a ball with a bat, pushing and pulling oneself on a belly board, jumping on a mini trampoline, or walking on a balance beam, our exercise specialist has a specific goal with each activity.
These are a few of the many purposes that our Fun Trail serves:
• Develops body awareness and body image
• Develops left and right brain development
• Develops eye-hand coordination
• Fosters pre-reading and pre-writing skills
• Develops gross and fine motor skills
• Offers visual and spatial processing skills
• Teaches following directions and cooperation
• Fosters emotional security and self-esteem
We are pleased to have Coach Sue Elliott return as our SUMS Fun Trail/PE teacher this year. She brings enthusiasm and love for physical fitness to our children and continues to be a great asset to our team!
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