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Curriculum for Tiny Tigers, 3-5 Years Old

Levels and Progress Reports

Each child enters the program in Tiny Tigers Level One, then if qualified and appropriate will advance to Tiny Tigers Level Two.

To advance from Level One to Level Two the child needs a minimum of three months of training, must receive grades of 3 or better (on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest) in each of five different categories of attributes on a Quarterly Progress Report, and the parent(s) must fill out a Tiny Tigers Level Two Application.

The Five Attributes:

• Focus. Eyes follow the teacher, three ways of paying attention, not being distracted by others, able to sit still when required.
• Participation. Willing to take on challenges, not afraid of trying something new, not giving up after failure, responding to questions, showing effort.
• Kung Fu Basics. Understands the fundamentals of punching, kicking, blocking, and stepping.
• Respect. No rough housing, says yes sir/ma'am, understands the term 'polite,' shares and waits for turn.
• Awareness. Pays attention, knows when to sit and be patient, attentive to surroundings, can play or practice safely around other children.

Tiny Tigers develop physically, emotionally and intellectually at vastly different rates. For example, a three year old may enter our program and actually be more advanced than a four year old who has been in the program for over a year. It may be entirely appropriate and more beneficial for some Tiny Tigers to remain in Level One for the entire program, rather than advancing them into a group where they will be in over their heads and become discouraged.

Moving From Level One to Level Two

If your child has met the requirements to move from Level One to Level Two and you believe it is in the best interest of your child to do so, please get a Tiny Tigers Level Two Application from the front counter and turn it in to Mr. George. Likewise, if our instructors feel that your child should move up you will be invited to fill out an Application.

Curriculum and Objectives for Tiny Tigers Level One

Physical Qualities: Speed, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination.
Mental Qualities: Sharing, taking turns, patience, focus, team work, confidence, leadership skills.

Drills are carefully designed to allow for "disguised repetition" to build solid fundamentals, while integrating fun games and challenges to build motivation and enthusiasm in each student.

Sample Drills:

Tumbling
Running
Obstacle Course
Fundamental martial arts techniques
Staying still like a statue
Starting and stopping on cue
Stretches
Simple calisthenics

Curriculum and Objectives for Tiny Tigers Level Two

The objectives for Level Two are simply a continuation and furthering of the objectives in Level One. The curriculum includes several similar drills from Level One, but at a more advanced level.

The primary difference between Level One and Level Two is that more Martial Arts specific exercises are introduced in Level Two. In fact, Level Two Tiny Tigers will learn a curriculum based on the White Sash Curriculum that beginning 5-8 year-olds learn.