Little n Active
Developing children’s physical literacy through active and creative play!
PCYC Queensland’s exclusive new Little n Active Program takes a fun and creative approach to introducing children under 5 to physical activity.
Held in a safe and welcoming space where active parental participation is key, Little n Active classes are designed to promote children’s curiosity, encourage problem solving, increase comprehension and develop social skills.
Little n Active classes cater for different ages and developmental stages, and can be modified to match children’s developmental needs. Each progressive lesson provides children with activities to build fundamental movement and improve their physical ability, using engaging themed environments that lend themselves to movement.
Little n Active Benefits
🐾 Creative play that develops physical, emotional and social literacy
🐾 Fun and creative activities using themed environments
🐾 Safe and active program that engages children and parents and encourages connection and bonding
🐾 Builds fundamental movement and improves physical ability
🐾 Promotes curiosity, encourages problem solving and develops social skills
Little n Active Classes
Little n Active classes cater for different ages and developmental stages, providing children with developmentally appropriate activities to build fundamental movement and improve physical ability.
Classes are grouped by developmental stages, and active parental participation is a key component of the program. Each 45-minute class involves a welcome and open exploration, group time, guided adventure and farewell. Themes are also used each week and are the foundation for the learning stories that are created.
Approximate ages are:
Little Munchkins: 18 months to 2.5 years
Little Munchkin classes are designed for confident walkers who are keen to explore the world with their body. Little Munchkins are learning to run and jump, and they like to play alone or alongside other children. They like to imitate and can respond to simple directions.
Little Sprouts: 2.5 to 4 years
Little Sprouts classes are designed for children who can run and jump confidently. Little Sprouts are learning to hop, jump down from low heights, kick on the move and balance along a narrow beam. They are starting to play with other children, can share (with a little help) and enjoy dramatic play.
Little Tykes: 4 to 5 years
Little Tykes classes are designed for children who are becoming independent. These classes help children learn to listen, follow instructions, cooperate with others and the activities are more challenging.
Little Sibs: Crawling to 5 years
Little Sibs is a class for families where one grown up attends with two siblings under five. The content in this class includes a variety of activities that cater to various developmental stages and allows for reduced adult assistance.
Little n Active Term 4 Themes
Little n Active Leaders will deliver 45-minute classes composed of a welcome and open exploration, group time, guided adventure and farewell, using different themes and activities to meet the developmental needs of the group. With the themes changing every fortnight, our program will always be engaging! Check out our upcoming themes below!
Sports Day
Commences 19 September
Children improve their hand-eye coordination as they throw the shot put, jump over hurdles, practise cycling legs and swimming strokes. Join us cheering on the athletes as they volley the ball across the net, shoot the basketball through the hoop, and kick a soccer ball! There are countless events to try on Sports Day.
Teddy Bears
Commences 3 October
We’re going on a teddy bear hunt! Join us as we explore colour, animals, and the concepts of up, over, under and through. We’re bear-y excited to see you!
Dinosaurs
Commences 17 October
Long, long, long ago, there were DINOSAURS. Some were very, very, big and some were very, very, small. In this adventure, children are going to stomp, crash and fly just like dinosaurs do. Join in on critical movement and memory skill activities.
Transport
Commences 31 October
All aboard the Little n Active express! Our transport theme highlights directional movement skills, where children will learn to move their bodies left, right, fast, slow, up and down.
The Zoo
Commences 14 November
Jump like a kangaroo or swing like a monkey. Our Zoo theme brings fundamental movements to life, giving children the opportunity to move their bodies like the animals they see in the zoo.
Santa Workshop
Commences 28 November
HO HO HO. Our fun Santa’s Workshop theme will be the last of the year and will bring all the excitement of the holiday season! The overarching goal of this lesson is to reinforce all of the learning that has taken place during the term.
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Terms & Conditions Apply
Little n Active available at PCYC Fernvale, PCYC Lang Park and PCYC Logan from Term 4, 2021. Little n Active available at PCYC Hills District, PCYC Pine Rivers, PCYC Redcliffe and PCYC Townsville from Term 1, 2022. Little n Active available at PCYC Ashmore, PCYC Beenleigh, PCYC Carindale, PCYC Gold Coast and PCYC Nerang from Term 2, 2022. Little n Active available at PCYC Bayside, PCYC Dalby, PCYC Deception Bay, PCYC Innisfail, PCYC Redlands, and PCYC Hervey Bay from Term 3, 2022. Little n Active available at PCYC Toowoomba from Term 4, 2022. Contact your local participating club to confirm class availability. PCYC Queensland Activity Terms & Conditions apply.