Age
6

6–8 years

DURATION: 60 MINS

WHIZ KID

Creative & Learning Activities For Children of 6-8 Years

FOCUS

Developing your kid’s leadership and self-discipline skills.

Our program incorporates lessons on discipline, perseverance, and teamwork, skills that can benefit your kids all throughout their life.

If you’re looking for fun activities for 6 – 8 year old children in Singapore, the Whiz Kids Program at My Gym is the right choice. The program blends fun and learning through several, carefully designed enrichment classes with a focus on physical, cognitive & social development activities. These activities are an essential part of early childhood education, providing children with a strong foundation for their future.

 

Your children will also get to master gross motor and fine motor skills such as jumping, hopping, skipping, writing their own name, etc. Cognitive, language and social skills will also be enhanced, as you see them developing a sense of time, understanding complicated concepts, reading letters, differentiating fantasy from reality, feeling pride in their accomplishments and frustrations at their weaknesses and more.

ACTIVITIES

Physical (Senses, fine & Gross Motor skills)

Advance gymnastics, team relays

Cognitive (Logical, Artistic, Linguistic, Educational)

Homework, non-competitive games

Social (Emotions, Communications, Self-Esteem)

Group tumbling skills, cooperative group plays

Request for Parents

Each activity has overlapping benefits to cover the 4 domains of development – physical, cognitive, social, emotional.  Homework will be given, to reinforce learning and practice self-discipline and good studying habits at home.

Parent’s Testimonial

“I like how My Gym teachers are friendly and make it a point to remember each child’s unique behaviour and pattern. They also dish tips to parents on how to manage their child outside of classes!” – Elliston’s Mummy

Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are recommended for brain development?

The development of the brain affects all areas of a child’s growth. It is a part of cognitive development that explains how a child’s mind grows, and includes skills like thinking, reasoning, memory and problem solving.

Here are some activities that can boost your kid’s brain development

Asking questions to stimulate their thinking process: This enhances their creativity and memory

Sensory Play- Touch, Feel, Smell, Taste: Encourage your child to play with toys that stimulate their senses, example: Play doh.

Logical reasoning & decision making: Give them a chance to indulge in creative thinking.

What activities can help a child's social development?

Activities and games that require the child to interact with peers, take turns and play one after the other or that require teamwork and coordination can greatly improve a child’s social skills. Additionally, interactive discussions, puppet shows, role-plays and story times can also help in boosting the child’s vocabulary, ability to speak well, confidence and build a sense of self-esteem and confidence in them.

The Whiz Kids program at My Gym brings to you a holistic range of fun games and activities that are specially designed to enhance early development in children. With our age-appropriate award-winning programs, your child will engage in a variety of activities that will develop their social skills and give them a chance to interact with other peers.

How can I help my 6-year-old with social skills?

You can encourage your child to play with peers, participate in sports and other group activities to help develop their social skills. This will not only help them understand teamwork and coordination but also build confidence and self-esteem in them.

The Whiz Kids program at My Gym provides a safe and nurturing environment for children to play, learn and grow with other children their age. Non-competitive games and discussions, group tumbling skills and cooperative group plays are some of the many fun activities that boost early development in kids.

What activities should I do with a 6-8-year-old kid?

We have listed down some exciting and fun activities for 6- to 8-year-old children.

Discuss while you read: Encourage your child to participate in discussions about the story while reading.

Riddles: Asking riddles is a great way to stimulate their critical thinking skills

Origami: Any paper crafts or arts are helpful in boosting creativity and fine motor skills.

Act out stories: Role-plays and story times can help stimulate imagination and communication skills.

In the Whiz Kids program at My Gym, your child gets a chance to engage in a wide range of physically and cognitively stimulating activities that are designed to boost their self-esteem and build a sense of confidence in them.