Aapjeskooi peutergym in Rotterdam Crooswijk

About Aapjeskooi peutergym in Rotterdam Crooswijk

Aapjeskooi is a non-profit foundation that provides gymnastics classes for toddlers, young children, and preschoolers. The classes are playful and imaginative, with a focus on movement, motor skills, and social skills.

Classes

There are classes for three age groups. The youngest children do gymnastics with a parent; preschoolers take part without parents.

• Dreumesgym (young toddler gymnastics) (1,5 tot 3 jaar)
• Peutergym (toddler gymnastics) (3 tot 5 jaar)
• Kleutergym (preschool gymnastics) (4 tot 7 jaar)

Approach

Each week centres on a new imaginative theme. The classes combine play and movement with a set structure and exercises at different levels.

• Climbing
• Jumping
• Running
• Aiming
• Swinging
• Rolling
• Balancing
• Dancing

Development

The classes encourage motor, social, emotional, and cognitive development. Children practise working together, waiting their turn, and sharing, among other things.

Locations and registration

Aapjeskooi holds classes in Rotterdam and other cities. You can register and book online; trial classes, an introductory course of four classes, a class pass, and a membership are available.

• Amsterdam
• Arnhem
• Den Haag
• Leiden
• Rotterdam
• Utrecht