Class Overview

Our Montessori programme is designed for children aged 3-5 years.

The class is an action packed 45minute class full of activity, exercise, fun & is packed with educational content too.

The class has a structured warm up performed to an action story, followed by aerobic routines to get their hearts pumping and where we use fun props like pompoms, balls, scarf’s, woggles etc, we then cool down and stretch and sometimes include relaxation. Throughout the class we include information about wellness, how it is so important to exercise, eat healthy, sleep well, drinking our water, having good hygiene and a good attitude.

The Details

The children will improve in many ways, fitness, co-ordination, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, flexibility, concentration, fluid movement, balance, reaction time, teamwork, builds confidence and self esteem.

All while having fun.

It is important to us that children experience the fun of exercise and so they will want to come back for more!

The children will also learn about their body, the organ’s, the bones and the muscles, the names and what they all do. We have a brilliant Body Apron which the children love, especially when it is their turn to wear it!

Qualified

All our team are fully qualified fitness instructors with a passion for teaching young children

Experience

All our team have years of experience teaching classes to young children and a wealth of knowledge too.

Educational

We are very proud of the educational content in our Stretch n Grow class.

Learning

we are amazed each week just how much the children have learned from the previous week’s class, they are always excited to tell us what they remember.

Equipment

we use a variety of props in our classes to encourage greater movement and to have lots of fun

Fun

The classes are full of fun, the children experience it and that why they love Stretch n Grow. Teaching it is fun too!

Some Recent Testimonials

Ella absolutely loves Stretch n Grow. Ella has completed the summer and Easter camps and comes home full of excitement after a day at camp! The teachers are absolutely wonderful, they are very welcoming to each child and this camp really educates children about nutrition, fitness, teamwork and stretch and grow encourages the children to make healthy choices in a fun way! Ella loved all the games, exercise and artwork and sports. I would highly recommend Stretch n Grow

Sinéad Sommers

Jane has been teaching her Stretch n grow class in Minerva since we opened almost 11 years ago. It has been the most wonderful Asset to our curriculum. Janes ability to teach is truly unique. The children are captivated and we often comment on how much the children love and look forward to the class every week. They learn so much through brilliant, well structured and carefully thought out songs and dance which really gets their heart rate going. Stretch n grow is the one extra curricular activity we have in Minerva and the one thing I will never give up as I see the amazing benefits every week. Thankyou so much Jane for everything .

Blanche Burke, Minerva Montessori

Jane Keogh has delivered her Stretch ‘n’ Grow health and fitness programme to the children of Ardtona House School for many years. It is an invaluable part of our curriculum, and one that the children love. This is evident in their excitement when she arrives to give her classes. Jane has a wonderful rapport with the children, engaging, supporting and encouraging each one of them. We love her energy, enthusiasm and professionalism.

Ardtona House School

We have worked with Jane and Stretch and Grow for many years. The children at Ashgrove from Play school right through to Afterschool love the classes which are tailor made to suit their age and developmental needs. Jane and her instructors make each class fun and teach the children so many valuable lessons about their body, nutrition and how to exercise together. We love Thursday mornings with Stretch and Grow
Thank you Jane

Andrea, Ashgrove Childcare, Churchtown

Meet Our Instructors

Jane is proud to have a very talented team of instructors working alongside her so your child has a fun filled experience of exercise.

Jane Keogh

Linda Joyce

Shauna Flanagan