Welcome to the parent portal - Goddard Elmwood Park

Here you will find photos and class updates to see what we are working on in class with your children.

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Gymnastics

This Fall we’re focusing on core Gymnastic skills. We’re very happy and proud to see all of our friends doing so well in class. We have spent the first few weeks getting the hang of Gymnastics and building up some endurance. 

Skills we’ve covered

  • Balancing on a beam
  • Balancing on buckets 
  • Jumping over obstacles
  • Monkey jumps over a mailbox
  • Trampoline jumps & landings 
  • Forward rolls

Equipment Used

  • Balance Beam
  • Balance Buckets 
  • Mailbox
  • Ramp/Wedge
  • Hurdles
  • Stepping Stones
  • Safety Cones

Karate

For the Fall we are working on intro skills and drills for Karate. We have seen the children really get focused and have fun while learning the different moves and stances each week.

Skills we’ve covered

  • Ready Stance
  • Low Block
  • Bow (respect to sensei)
  • Low Kick
  • Karate Jump
  • Personal Space
  • Respect Towards Others
  • Patients & Turn Taking

Equipment Used

  • Blocker
  • Foam Sword
  • Squeaky Pads
  • Ladder