Informal Gymnastics Author:Jo Brewer Informal Gymnastics is for 5 to 12 years old & older. For years, gymnastics was (and often still is) taught using the formal coaching approach - where every move was structured. In Informal Gymnastics, the commands are given in such a way that they can be met successfully by the beginner and the advanced student. For example, if asked, "H... more »ow many ways can you move across a mat?" the performance of each participant in fulfilling the command will vary as their skill levels vary, yet all will be successful. Lots of positive reinforcement adds to the students' self-confidence & self-achievement. Safety is a primary consideration throughout the 40 tasks which are presented in a progression of difficulty. The advanced student may cover more than one task per lesson, while the young beginner may take more than one lesson per task. Either way, the tasks work out to fit the situation. Included are games that are adapted to the given tasks and which add fun and interest to the program.« less