MoovKids

04/01/2026

I have some free places in my Spring 2026 Classes. You are welcome to come and try the classes but registration is still necessary! Welcome! 😀

02/01/2026

MoovKids Gym Classes - Spring 2026
Happy New Year to you all. 🥳 I have some free places in my gym classes this spring for anyone who is interested in their child developing a strong movement foundation.
I have 4 age-group classes, 18th months up to 6 years.
To register or for more information: https://www.moovkids.fi/moovkids-gym-classes/

What we do?
In class the children do musical activities, I guide parents as we work with equipment such as balls, beanbags, hoops and ropes, and much more. The children enjoy moving on a circuit with big equipment. We play with the parachute, and do a wide variety of activities to ensure every child develops a strong movement foundation. The 5/6 year olds class, the children attend alone.
Classes start Sunday the 17th of January.
Location: Suomenoja, Espoo
Welcome! 😃

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03/10/2025

👋 A mighty but Simple MoovKids Activity for you to try in the daycare or home.

🏃‍♂️‍➡️ 🏃‍♀️‍➡️Kids love to be chased, whether it be by a parent, friend or teacher. This is a perfect way to let off some steam and to get the kids running in a fun way!

🐭 Activity Title - Catch the Mouse's Tail

🤔Requirements: A big space, ropes, scarves or a crafted tail.
🌳 Environment: A big hall, an open outdoor area or a movement room.

Instructions:
👭 Place the children mindfully in pairs
🐭 Tuck the tail in the clothing at the back.
🏃‍♀️‍➡️ Explain that one child has to chase the other to try and catch their tail.
🦶 This can be done by stamping on it with the foot if it is a rope, or by catching it with the hand if it is a scarf or hand-made tail.
🔄 If the space is not VERY big, have the children run in the same direction .
🐭 The children can swap roles if the tail is caught, but also do a changeover when you feel the children are tiring.

🤩 Benefits:
- The children develop stamina by running around and getting out of breath.
- They learn spatial awareness by avoiding bumping into each other.
- They develop an understanding of timing and distance, knowing exactly when to grab or stand on the tail.
- They learn avoidance skills by moving this way and that to avoid having their tail taken removed.

🥰 Best Take Away:
The children laugh none stop during the activity, but best of all, they learn an awful lot by having a great deal of fun!

Give it a try, I know your child or children will love it! 💗
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26/09/2025

26/09/2025

These are all lovely ideas to do with your children. Using simple equipment but so many benefits and loads of fun. 🥰

14/09/2025

👋In my LinkedIn Newsletter this week I share about 4 essential equipment types for teaching movement, what sizes are age appropriate and purchasing tips to prevent you from making the same mistake I made in the past. 😩 if you wish to take a read do pop over there and join my monthly newsletter if you have not yet done so. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/essential-equipment-movement-4-7-year-olds-darlene-koskinen-qolmf

05/09/2025

19/08/2025

Always wonderful to meet our long term partners in person and to discuss the need and value of meaningful movement activities taught well in kindergartens.

16/08/2025

Just had a wonderful birthday party here at MoovKids, and this great circuit will be used again for tomorrow’s gym classes. Little do the children know just how much learning takes place as they navigate, play, and explore moving in a variety of ways. I love what I do! ❤️

06/08/2025

👋If you are looking for simple but mighty movement activities for your children, do consider this set of 6 "MoovTraks" - created by MoovKids.

💯A whopping 60 activities that boost literacy and physical skills, self-regulation, and social skills. Suitable for children ages 4 to 7 years.

🧠They are easy to implement, use minimal equipment, and provide multiple physical and perceptual benefits for your children.

➕🎁An extra bonus is implementation and teaching guide videos so you get all the support you need to implement them well and with success. 🤩

👀Watch the video below and have your children move more with MoovTraks!

Acquire a movement product that will really make a difference:

60 movement activities for young children

27/07/2025

👋 I want to share with you how simple but effective teaching methods allow for more repetition and turn-taking. The more opportunities a child has to practice and become familiar with an activity, the more chances they have of becoming a confident, competent mover and learner. 🤩

🇫🇮Kindergartens and schools will open soon here in Finland. Perhaps it is the same in your country, too.

11/07/2025

👋 Preparing children for later learning whether it be physically or academically, requires regular movement, in fact they go hand in hand. 🤝
In this two-part newsletter, you will learn how movement plays a crucial role in preparing children for classroom learning. 🧠

I have been teaching for 40 years, and for at least half of those years, I just happily taught my gym classes, witnessing how children through movement developed all-around body coordination, balance, became flexible, agile, and physically fit. As you all know, research is repeatedly proving that yo