Ready Steady Go Kids Singapore started in 2012 and is the first international franchise of the programme. Today, we run the programme at more than 50 preschools across Singapore and also at 2 great futsal locations on the weekend. The programme commenced in Australia in 2004 and our quest is to help all children benefit from sport and physical activity.
Today, our physio-designed programme is run at approximately 200 locations across Australia and many more internationally. Delivering a combination of physical and emotional benefits, the Ready Steady Go Kids programme is designed to build confidence and self-esteem, providing a platform of knowledge and boosting school readiness skills.
Program Details
Get Ready (1.5 to 2.5 years old)
For this age group, we currently run programmes only at childcare and kindergartens. The focus is on the toddlers’ spatial and body awareness, as well as getting them moving and active. There are still elements of sport during each lesson as we build their knowledge base as well and give them exposure to variety of equipment and skills.
Ready (2.5-3.5 years)
An introduction to sport in fun, team-based non-competitive environment. The concepts taught are basic and the time spent on each activity is limited in order to maintain the attention of students. Emphasis is placed upon the development of gross-motor skills, listening skills, learning to take turns and following directions. At this age, we ask for parental involvement and assistance. Some children at this age are more than ready to take part in a structured environment and will actively participate in each class. Other children may prefer to watch some parts of the class instead of participating. This is a normal and natural part of learning (by observation). For example, it is not unusual for 2.5 year old children to be seemingly disinterested in singing or running during a class but reproduce activities from the class precisely at home. As children gain confidence and learn our routines their participation level will naturally increase. Skills such as listening, following directions, concentrating and participating are all emerging in the Ready group.
Steady (3.5-5 years)
Participants are more easily able to listen to and follow instructions and as such a greater focus is placed upon development of gross motor skills (through both locomotor and non-locomotor activities), fine motor skills (through hand-eye and foot-eye activities) and balance and posture. A greater emphasis is placed upon the sport being covered each week. We do encourage further independence at this stage and therefore parental involvement is not a requirement. However, parental involvement is always welcomed at Ready Steady Go Kids classes if you choose.
Go (5-6 years)
This group is more advanced with a significantly faster pace of teaching and more challenging activities introduced. Time is spent refining existing skills and there is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the sports covered in the programme. Upon leaving the Go group participants will be ready to actively participate in a variety of sports in primary school and beyond. Children will have gained confidence in their abilities and have a positive attitude towards being active and healthy.
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