Question 1

What is My Gym?

Accepted Answer

My Gym is an award-winning program for kids that started in the US in 1983, and has reached and has been thriving in Singapore for more than 13 years and counting. We offer both a variety of classes and school-based programs, with our curriculum focusing on the 4 domains of a child’s development: physical, cognitive, social and emotional. We also offer other services such as birthday parties, parent’s night out program, special events and more.

Question 2

What age can I let my kids attend My Gym programs?

Accepted Answer

You can start them young and let them attend even at 3 months old!

Question 3

Why should I let my few month old baby attend a My Gym program?

Accepted Answer

It will give them a head start in advancing their skills necessary for their development and for meeting their milestones at an ideal age. My Gym activities, especially for infants, can develop the foundations of physical literacy – establishing diverse gross motor skills that will help support an active lifestyle and all of the other cognitive, emotional, social and physical benefits that goes with it.

Question 4

Why is a sports-based program important for kids, especially for babies and toddlers?

Accepted Answer

Regular movement is essential to healthy brain development and providing stimulating, age-appropriate and carefully planned activities to your children (as early as 3 months old) can gain them the fundamental physical literacy skills, especially in the first few years.  nn nnWhatever movement skills they will learn later on, will be based on the basic motor skills that they have developed in their first year so getting them started on the right sports-based program is necessary for their development.

Question 5

What is the difference between My Gym & other enrichment classes?

Accepted Answer

Our teaching methods are strongly rooted in a play-based, sports-based, hands-on concept, as children learn better and faster through fun experiences and lively interactions. Our non-competitive environment adheres to self-evaluation and focusing on each individual’s learning progress, rather than comparing one’s skills and progress to other kids.nn nnWe also facilitate parent-assisted classes for kids younger than 4 years old, as we want parents to be involved in their kid’s progress and to be open with us about any of their concerns. After all, learning continues at home and so we’d like the parents to be active participants in their kid’s development and learning progress.

Question 6

What is the difference between My Gym classes and the usual preschool or kindergarten classes?

Accepted Answer

Think of My Gym as an enrichment class/ preschool preparatory class, for your kids to adapt and quickly adjust to the traditional school setting. Also, we are solely focused on your child’s 4 domains of development (cognitive, social, emotional, physical), unlike the routine based-care system (naps, feeding times) that preschools/ kindergarten provides.nnHowever, we do provide a school-based program, Playgroup and Creative Buddies.

Question 7

If my child goes to Pre School, why do I still need to come to My Gym?

Accepted Answer

The physical activities incorporated in our programs can help your hyperactive kids improve their attention span, working memory and can also prime their brain for learning. It can also help in curbing aggression, anxiety and stress for some kids. Our age-appropriate and expertly planned activities can expand your child’s energy while leveling up their concentration and learning skills.

Question 8

Can My Gym help my child with autism?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can. We have a Special Needs enrichment program that caters to children with special needs, aged 4 to 8 years old. This parent-assisted program emphasizes on gross motor skills, sensory integration, awareness and socialization skills necessary to carry out everyday school activities and has a low student-to-teacher ratio for a more structured and conducive learning environment. Appropriate equipments will also be provided, to help children with limited abilities develop skills at their own pace, to move towards independence.nnFor inquiries, please email us at contact@mygym.com.sg.

Question 9

How will my child's progress be monitored?

Accepted Answer

For every class journey, parents will be told of what to expect from the classes – what will be taught to the kids, how kids will react at first (especially if they are new), parent-teacher participation activities and so on.nn nnThe teachers will actively share your child’s progress with you and will advise you in areas where you can work with them, together. We highly recommend that you complete a whole term of your chosen program, so working on your kids’ developmental milestones and more, will be more effective.

Question 10

What are the safety measures in My Gym?

Accepted Answer

Our teachers are trained well in child’s first aid in every class, in case of emergencies. Our equipment are all shipped from the US and are proven and tested to be safe for children’s gym activities. A full prepped first aid kit is in every center. Our carpet is padded. The design of the gym has been carefully designed and thought out in order to not only ensure safety but adherence to every aspect of our immersive program including safety.

Question 11

What are your teacher's qualifications?

Accepted Answer

Our teachers have a background either in Early Childhood background or Sports Science management courses.

Question 12

Will my children be disciplined?

Accepted Answer

We don’t believe in negative disciplinary measures. We gently let the child know of their behavior and adopt the persuasion, education technique rather than an authoritative, disciplinary stance.

Question 13

What happens if I am not happy with the class?

Accepted Answer

Please raise your concerns to either the teachers or if it is a delicate matter, you may direct your concerns to us directly at contact@mygym.com.sg nnWe take every concern seriously and with utmost respect as it is a journey we are sharing together.

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