Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Just a reminder: we're closed for the holidays..
Just a reminder for everyone... We're closed until Jan. 3rd. Hope you all have a wonderful holiday break. Happy Holidays from everyone at flips.
Monday, December 12, 2011
It's show week at the gym..
This is the important information we are going over during show week...In case you miss our announcements... We are having a Customer Appreciation Day, January 7th from 10AM to 12PM... Please remember to pay your January tuition this week 12/12-12/17 in order to avoid a late fee. Also remember that we will be closed from 12/20-1/2 for our Christmas break and we will resume our normal schedule Tuesday January 3rd. If your child missed Thursday class during the storm due to the power outage; we are holding make-up classes on Monday
12/19. If your child has a Thursday 4:00 class that they missed we will be holding a make-up class Monday 12/19 at the same time.
12/19. If your child has a Thursday 4:00 class that they missed we will be holding a make-up class Monday 12/19 at the same time.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Eleven-Eleven-Eleven
We want to personally thank all those you have fought for and defended our freedom. Today as we celebrate not only Veterans Day, but a mark in history as the date reads 11-11-2011, we hope that you are surrounded by the ones you love and are leaving your own mark on this day.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Theme: Dinosaur Week
Concept: BIG and little....
What a fun and easy concept for one and two year old children! If your child does not want to climb the ladder to the big dinosaur, that is understandable. Children usually know their pysical limits. Let your child explore and do as many things as possible with you as a saftey net. It is okay to fall.. that is now children learn not to fall.
Explore, explore, explore.
What a fun and easy concept for one and two year old children! If your child does not want to climb the ladder to the big dinosaur, that is understandable. Children usually know their pysical limits. Let your child explore and do as many things as possible with you as a saftey net. It is okay to fall.. that is now children learn not to fall.
Explore, explore, explore.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
November Contest!!
In honor of the Holiday Season, which felt more apparent this morning with the new snow, we are having 2 contests at 'Flip's' for the month of November. Two chances to win just in time for Christmas.
1. Become a follower of our blog and you'll automatically be entered in a chance to win the month of December free at Flip's Gym.
2. Refer your friends and family to us. Whomever recieves the most referrals in the month of November wins a Birthday Party at Flip's.
1. Become a follower of our blog and you'll automatically be entered in a chance to win the month of December free at Flip's Gym.
2. Refer your friends and family to us. Whomever recieves the most referrals in the month of November wins a Birthday Party at Flip's.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Handstand Week!
Toddler Concept: Upper Body Strength
This week at Flip's, we'll be working on our handstands. The ability to invert your body, to an un-natural position, all while balancing your body weight on your hands takes effort and strength. This basic movement in gymnastics, is one that helps build your childs upper body strength and balance. What you can do at home: Start with a wall, preferably a padded one. Make sure you have plenty of open space all around you, and a padded surface underneath you. Make sure to 'spot' your child through the process to help protect them. Help them to rotate their body weight up over their arms, and then put their feet against the wall. This will help the body adjust. Then help them to rotate back over and stand upright.
Handstands are no easy task, but they do have some proven benefits:
Health Benefits of Handstands
This week at Flip's, we'll be working on our handstands. The ability to invert your body, to an un-natural position, all while balancing your body weight on your hands takes effort and strength. This basic movement in gymnastics, is one that helps build your childs upper body strength and balance. What you can do at home: Start with a wall, preferably a padded one. Make sure you have plenty of open space all around you, and a padded surface underneath you. Make sure to 'spot' your child through the process to help protect them. Help them to rotate their body weight up over their arms, and then put their feet against the wall. This will help the body adjust. Then help them to rotate back over and stand upright.
Handstands are no easy task, but they do have some proven benefits:
Health Benefits of Handstands
- Alleviating the effort of gravity on the coronary muscle
- Achieves decompression of the spine
- Enhances circulation
- Provides a boost in the endocrine system
- Achieves a sense of calm and balance
- Relief from mild depression
Monday, October 24, 2011
'Roll Like a Pumpkin"
Concept: Rolling
Teaching children to roll like a ball or pumpkin is called 'Imagery'. You may know it also referred to as a simile. Children like pretending they are something else. It helps to make a point or to help children understand a concept.
Learning to roll is no easy task. The natural reflex of being up side down is to quickly get the body back into an upright position. A child that knows how to roll, even if it is down a wedge mat, has overcome the reflex and gained body control.
If your child has not rolled yet, or is afraid to be upside down, using the "roll like a pumpkin" concept may help. For ages two and up give them something to put under their chin like a bean bag. This usually helps to keep the head tucked.
Remember to get down with them and roll yourself. Be Brave!
Teaching children to roll like a ball or pumpkin is called 'Imagery'. You may know it also referred to as a simile. Children like pretending they are something else. It helps to make a point or to help children understand a concept.
Learning to roll is no easy task. The natural reflex of being up side down is to quickly get the body back into an upright position. A child that knows how to roll, even if it is down a wedge mat, has overcome the reflex and gained body control.
If your child has not rolled yet, or is afraid to be upside down, using the "roll like a pumpkin" concept may help. For ages two and up give them something to put under their chin like a bean bag. This usually helps to keep the head tucked.
Remember to get down with them and roll yourself. Be Brave!
Monday, October 17, 2011
This weeks theme: Hugs Not Drugs
Toddler Concept: Before and After
We have been wanting to fit this concept in somewhere for a long time. We are all comping up on, if not already involved in, the process of "potty training". The hardest part of this wonderful feat is trying to get a two year old to understand the concept of "tell me before".
Hopefully, today's class will help your child to comprehend what in the world we are talking about. Your child will hug the teacher before s/he rolls over the steamroller, and will hug you after the steamroller. Then after climbing out of the Tumblebugs (pit), your child shoud hug you before going down the barrels and hug the stuffed animal after jumping down the barrels. Use your imagination to make up your own "before and afters." We are counting on this to help send us on our way to "big boy underwear Heaven!" In the weeks to come, give us some feedback on whether on not this helped you."
We have been wanting to fit this concept in somewhere for a long time. We are all comping up on, if not already involved in, the process of "potty training". The hardest part of this wonderful feat is trying to get a two year old to understand the concept of "tell me before".
Hopefully, today's class will help your child to comprehend what in the world we are talking about. Your child will hug the teacher before s/he rolls over the steamroller, and will hug you after the steamroller. Then after climbing out of the Tumblebugs (pit), your child shoud hug you before going down the barrels and hug the stuffed animal after jumping down the barrels. Use your imagination to make up your own "before and afters." We are counting on this to help send us on our way to "big boy underwear Heaven!" In the weeks to come, give us some feedback on whether on not this helped you."
Monday, October 10, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
Backwards Week
This weeks theme: Backwards Week
This weeks Concept: General Directionality
Did you know that children have to learn concepts about direction and spatial awareness by using their bodies first? They can most easily understand movements like forward, sideways, and backwards by moving their bodies in these directions. They also learn relationships regarding space such as near, far, around and on by seeing their body in relationship to another object. You can help your child learn and understand these concepts by using words to describe the direction and space they are using. Once they understand these concepts, they can apply them to other objects in their world. Remember, you are their number one teacher, so talk to your child and help them learn and increase their vocabulary.
This weeks Concept: General Directionality
Did you know that children have to learn concepts about direction and spatial awareness by using their bodies first? They can most easily understand movements like forward, sideways, and backwards by moving their bodies in these directions. They also learn relationships regarding space such as near, far, around and on by seeing their body in relationship to another object. You can help your child learn and understand these concepts by using words to describe the direction and space they are using. Once they understand these concepts, they can apply them to other objects in their world. Remember, you are their number one teacher, so talk to your child and help them learn and increase their vocabulary.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Pajama Week!!
Concept: Sequencing
Did you know that the format of Flip's Toddler Gym prepares your child for reading? All learning is first done with the body. Before a child learns to judge a distance with his/her vision, the child must first physically walk that distance. It is a form of leaning that we don't remember, but it is how all learning begins.
Reading is our most powerful tool for learning. Before learning to read in an organized manner, one word after another, we ust first learn to move our body from one thing to another. Hence, the circuit at Flip's Toddler Gym. Sequencing is not inborn, it is taught. While at age one and two we do not suggest that you force your child from one toy to the next. It will come naturally because the teacher demonstrates the toys in sequential order.
Another ver important reading tool is tracking. Following a straight line with the body using vision to accomplish the goal. Tis is why walking a balance beam is so valuable. The task of placing one foot after the other in a straight line directly relates to putting one word after the other in a straight line.
FLIP'S is the perfect environment for children to learn in!
Did you know that the format of Flip's Toddler Gym prepares your child for reading? All learning is first done with the body. Before a child learns to judge a distance with his/her vision, the child must first physically walk that distance. It is a form of leaning that we don't remember, but it is how all learning begins.
Reading is our most powerful tool for learning. Before learning to read in an organized manner, one word after another, we ust first learn to move our body from one thing to another. Hence, the circuit at Flip's Toddler Gym. Sequencing is not inborn, it is taught. While at age one and two we do not suggest that you force your child from one toy to the next. It will come naturally because the teacher demonstrates the toys in sequential order.
Another ver important reading tool is tracking. Following a straight line with the body using vision to accomplish the goal. Tis is why walking a balance beam is so valuable. The task of placing one foot after the other in a straight line directly relates to putting one word after the other in a straight line.
FLIP'S is the perfect environment for children to learn in!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Cooperation Week!
Theme: Cooperation Week
Concept: Helping
You may have noticed that this weeks concept is not a movement skill or one that teaches spatial awareness like most are. Instead it is a life skill.
One and two year olds are not interested in cooperating with other children yet. That comes with time. Giving toddlers a chance to help is a first step toward cooperation.
In our class this week, your toddler will have opportunities to help you, while you in turn will help your toddler. The more times your child feels needed, important and significant in these tender years, the greater his/her self-esteem will be.
When you are carrying in groceries this week, give some to your child. While you are on your way to the kitchen say, "I really need your help. Do you know how important you are to this family?" Then watch your child process the information, possible ask questions and then enter this information into their mind- 'I AM IMPORTANT.' What greater gift could you ever give your child than this knowledge?
Concept: Helping
You may have noticed that this weeks concept is not a movement skill or one that teaches spatial awareness like most are. Instead it is a life skill.
One and two year olds are not interested in cooperating with other children yet. That comes with time. Giving toddlers a chance to help is a first step toward cooperation.
In our class this week, your toddler will have opportunities to help you, while you in turn will help your toddler. The more times your child feels needed, important and significant in these tender years, the greater his/her self-esteem will be.
When you are carrying in groceries this week, give some to your child. While you are on your way to the kitchen say, "I really need your help. Do you know how important you are to this family?" Then watch your child process the information, possible ask questions and then enter this information into their mind- 'I AM IMPORTANT.' What greater gift could you ever give your child than this knowledge?
Saturday, September 17, 2011
We're Back!!
We've given the blog a new facelift, and we'll be adding new information often. Health tips, pictures from class, our favorite sport and gymnastics updates and more. Follow us to recieve our updates and new posts.
All of us here at Flips are excited for the big game tonight...
(commence the drum roll....)
The Holy War Record:
BYU Wins (34)
1896 (Dec.) 1897 (Dec. 4 & 18) 1942 1958 1965 1966 1967 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1989 1990 1991 1992 1996 1998 2000 2001 2006 2007 2009
Utah Wins (54)
1896 (Apr. & Nov.) 1898 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1939 1940 1946 1947 1948 1949 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1968 1969 1970 1971 1978 1988 1993 1994 1995 1997 1999 2002 2003 2004 2005 2008 2010
Ties (4) 1928 1938 1941 1950
So, who's it gonna be?
All of us here at Flips are excited for the big game tonight...
(commence the drum roll....)
The Holy War Record:
BYU Wins (34)
1896 (Dec.) 1897 (Dec. 4 & 18) 1942 1958 1965 1966 1967 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1989 1990 1991 1992 1996 1998 2000 2001 2006 2007 2009
Utah Wins (54)
1896 (Apr. & Nov.) 1898 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1939 1940 1946 1947 1948 1949 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1968 1969 1970 1971 1978 1988 1993 1994 1995 1997 1999 2002 2003 2004 2005 2008 2010
Ties (4) 1928 1938 1941 1950
So, who's it gonna be?
Monday, April 11, 2011
Tight and Loose
This weeks theme is TIGHT and LOOSE:
The idea of tight and loose is beyond a one and two year olds comprehension. That kind of body awareness comes around age three.
The concept for today is one that you may not say all the time at home. Remember, that you should constantly be talking to your toddler telling him/her what you are doing and what they are doing. This will GREATLY increase your child's vocabulary. On the second circuit of toys we will go around the barrel on the orange dots, around the edge of the donut or in the donut. We will go in the tunnel and wonder how to get out. Let your child learn to be a problem solver. When your child finds him/herself stuck let them work on it for a while. Sometime, I think we as parents come to our child's rescue to soon.
Have fun today and remember that your toddler loves to mimic you!!!
The idea of tight and loose is beyond a one and two year olds comprehension. That kind of body awareness comes around age three.
The concept for today is one that you may not say all the time at home. Remember, that you should constantly be talking to your toddler telling him/her what you are doing and what they are doing. This will GREATLY increase your child's vocabulary. On the second circuit of toys we will go around the barrel on the orange dots, around the edge of the donut or in the donut. We will go in the tunnel and wonder how to get out. Let your child learn to be a problem solver. When your child finds him/herself stuck let them work on it for a while. Sometime, I think we as parents come to our child's rescue to soon.
Have fun today and remember that your toddler loves to mimic you!!!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Taking Turns
The concept this week is TAKING TURNS. Brain Research says: pat-a-cake and peek-a-boo may look like innocent play, but the adult also communicates a complex set of rules about turn taking and expectations. This kind of give-and-take is at the ♥HEART♥ of all moral systems.
♥Adults often get upset with their little ones when he/she does not want to share. Sharing is a very difficult concept for toddlers and two-year-olds to understand.
♥Taking turns is an easier way to understand the concept of sharing.
♥Give your child a favorite toy and talk about the toy- how colorful it is, how nice it feels etc...
♥Take another toy for yourself and describe it.
♥Play with your toy and ask your child to play with theirs.
♥After a comfortable amount of time, give your toy to your child and ask them to let you play with their toy.
♥If this does not work the first time, try it another time.
♥Adults often get upset with their little ones when he/she does not want to share. Sharing is a very difficult concept for toddlers and two-year-olds to understand.
♥Taking turns is an easier way to understand the concept of sharing.
♥Give your child a favorite toy and talk about the toy- how colorful it is, how nice it feels etc...
♥Take another toy for yourself and describe it.
♥Play with your toy and ask your child to play with theirs.
♥After a comfortable amount of time, give your toy to your child and ask them to let you play with their toy.
♥If this does not work the first time, try it another time.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Chan Swan
Chan was born January 26, 1967 to Lois and Dave Davis, Chan grew up traveling the world with her two older brothers Jeff and Wade.
Throughout her younger years she loved the time spent with her Grandparents in Idaho and listening to all the things her Grandmothe...r taught her.
The beat of the music always resonated in her head and by the time she reached high school, that is Davis High School, she had to become a member of the now famous D-Ettes! If you would like to be entertained for hours just ask about the many adventures that took place with this group of girls! Claim to fame was winning a World Wide Championship in Japan and of course all the 80's photos that went along with it!
Chan has 5 very incredible kids, Bella, Daulton, Sophia, Grace and Olivia that are truly the light of her life. After these 5 kids her love of children continues on with all the kids at Flip's.
Chan Started Flip's 15 years ago and has touched the lives of 100's of kids, coaches and parents. She is truly a "Rock Star" for the 12 and under group!
Please join us in wishing her a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Throughout her younger years she loved the time spent with her Grandparents in Idaho and listening to all the things her Grandmothe...r taught her.
The beat of the music always resonated in her head and by the time she reached high school, that is Davis High School, she had to become a member of the now famous D-Ettes! If you would like to be entertained for hours just ask about the many adventures that took place with this group of girls! Claim to fame was winning a World Wide Championship in Japan and of course all the 80's photos that went along with it!
Chan has 5 very incredible kids, Bella, Daulton, Sophia, Grace and Olivia that are truly the light of her life. After these 5 kids her love of children continues on with all the kids at Flip's.
Chan Started Flip's 15 years ago and has touched the lives of 100's of kids, coaches and parents. She is truly a "Rock Star" for the 12 and under group!
Please join us in wishing her a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Monday, January 17, 2011
Ryun
Friday, January 14, 2011
Flip's New Classes
We have added some new classes! They will open as soon as we get 4 kids in each class.
Level A-Girls Saturday 10:00-11:30am
Level A-Girls Monday 5:30-7:00pm
Level B-Girls Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm
Level C-Girls Monday 5:30-7:00pm
Level A-Boys Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm
Level 1 T&T Friday 2:00-3:30pm
Kinder 3 Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm
Toddler Saturday 10:00-10:50am
Mini Saturday 10:00-10:50am
K-1 Saturday 10:00-10:50am
K-1 Monday 10:00-:10:50am
Mini Monday 12:00-12:50pm
K-3 Wednesday 12:00-1:00pm
Mini Thursday 11:00-11:50am
K-2 Thursday 11:00-11:50am
Please email info@flipsutahgymnastics.com or call 801-298-2323 if you would like to switch classes. Thanks!!
Level A-Girls Saturday 10:00-11:30am
Level A-Girls Monday 5:30-7:00pm
Level B-Girls Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm
Level C-Girls Monday 5:30-7:00pm
Level A-Boys Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm
Level 1 T&T Friday 2:00-3:30pm
Kinder 3 Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm
Toddler Saturday 10:00-10:50am
Mini Saturday 10:00-10:50am
K-1 Saturday 10:00-10:50am
K-1 Monday 10:00-:10:50am
Mini Monday 12:00-12:50pm
K-3 Wednesday 12:00-1:00pm
Mini Thursday 11:00-11:50am
K-2 Thursday 11:00-11:50am
Please email info@flipsutahgymnastics.com or call 801-298-2323 if you would like to switch classes. Thanks!!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Teacher Allie
We want you to get to know Flip's staff a little better, each week we will spot light a coach! This week is Allie, she has been with Flip's for a little over 2 years, and you will most likely find her in the big gym teaching level 5 girls or cheerleading. Allie is all GIRL she loves the color pink, cheerleading, shopping, chick flicks and spending time with her friends. Allie is so much fun; we LOVE the excitement she brings to the gym! Thanks for all your hard work Allie!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Back Handspring Clinic
Please sign up in the office for the Back Handspring Clinic, this is a great opportunity for your child to get extra practice! It will be held Saturday, January 22nd from 9:00-10:00am. During the clinic, the students will work on conditioning necessary to do a back handspring, drills to improve the techniques of their back handsprings, and the “big trick” itself. The cost of the clinic is only $8.00 per person.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Customer Appreciation Party!!!
Customer Appreciation Party!!!
Can you believe Flip’s has been open for 15 years? 15 years ago Chan Swan had a vision of helping children develop socially, mentally and physically by teaching them gymnastics. She developed the awesome gymnastics program we all love today…FLIPS GYMNASTICS!
We are so grateful for the dedication of Chan, and the other employees at Flip’s, to change children’s lives by building their self-esteem, self-confidence and most of all by having fun.
We want to thank you for being part of our Flip’s family! Come party with us this SATURDAY, JANUARY 8th from 4:00-6:00pm!!! There will be games, fun and free time to practice your gymnastics tricks! The best part is everything is FREE!
Thank you so much for all your support and continuing to believe in our program as we strive to make a difference in each child’s life!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLIP’S!!!!
Can you believe Flip’s has been open for 15 years? 15 years ago Chan Swan had a vision of helping children develop socially, mentally and physically by teaching them gymnastics. She developed the awesome gymnastics program we all love today…FLIPS GYMNASTICS!
We are so grateful for the dedication of Chan, and the other employees at Flip’s, to change children’s lives by building their self-esteem, self-confidence and most of all by having fun.
We want to thank you for being part of our Flip’s family! Come party with us this SATURDAY, JANUARY 8th from 4:00-6:00pm!!! There will be games, fun and free time to practice your gymnastics tricks! The best part is everything is FREE!
Thank you so much for all your support and continuing to believe in our program as we strive to make a difference in each child’s life!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FLIP’S!!!!
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