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[quote=Anonymous]It doesn’t seem all that off to me, I think pulling up on the rings at this age is difficult for some, while some get it more easily. Things like balance I would just work on. In my experience, kids who have some earlier visual issues tend to have difficulty with developing balance. But if you’re certain that isn’t an issue then she just has to keep attempting those movements. Jumping: most three year olds can jump. However until lower body and core strength is more developed, it’s common that they may not be able to jump repeatedly. Work on sitting down and standing up off a small step without hand support, going up on both toes to reach for a stationary object overhead, and jumping repeatedly in one spot with hand support on a waist to chest height object.

Balance: balance in squat position with no hands on floor for 5 seconds. Work with hands down first then progress to lifting them up for longer intervals. Stand on toes on a cushion (slightly unstable surface). Progress to one leg flamingo stand.

I would not do private lessons and would recommend more than one class a week over private lessons. For the cost of private lessons, attending 2-3 times per week will give the child more repetition. Additionally, receiving instruction and participating in a group environment is an extremely important skill for a young child to develop. Sounds like your daughter is doing great with that though, so I would just say adding a class will only help her progress.

As far as intervening, only do so if asked by the instructor, or if it is a parent participation class. I’m guessing it’s not a parent participation class, and if so it’s important to redirect your child back to the instructor. If it seems like your child is looking at you for guidance, give a quick thumbs up and then point to the instructor. Generally with this age it works itself out, if it was really disruptive to the flow of the class I’m sure the instructor would have her move on.

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