Care Centres
A valuable and enriching experience
Happy Feet Fitness aims to provide an outstanding and valuable service that keeps families and centres well-informed, connected, and excited about every child’s Happy Feet journey.
The program includes over 30 rotating class topics throughout the year. Because of the ongoing rotation, centres can plan future topics into their programming if they so wish. Additionally, the rotation makes sure that the children get to go on exciting new Happy Feet adventures each week, and the enjoyment of trying something new every week maintains a very high level of engagement.
Each class features a Class Activity Sheet for families and educators, as well as an Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) Link Sheet for educators. The Class Activity Sheets enable families to continue exploring the themes presented in class with their children when they get home, while the EYLF Link Sheet assists educators in linking our class content to the Early Years Learning Framework.
Social and Emotional Development
Happy Feet Fitness’s approach to play-based learning is not only beneficial for children’s physical health but also for their social and emotional development. The classes allow children to express themselves creatively and develop social skills such as cooperation, communication, and problem-solving. Happy Feet classes also provide a safe space for children to explore their emotions and learn how to regulate them.
A Unique Approach
“Happy Feet Fitness is more than just a children’s fitness program,” says Donna McColl, co-creator of the award-winning program. “Our classes provide a unique approach that encourages play-based learning by drawing on the fun of movement and dance, the creativity of original music, and the joy of active play. The combination of these elements alongside our exciting handmade costumes allows us to create very engaging, interactive classes that take the children on fantastic imaginative adventures via narrative, song, and creative movement.”
Physical and Cognitive Development
Learning through play is essential for children’s growth and development, and Happy Feet Fitness integrates this approach into all its classes. The connection between physical activity and cognitive development has been well-established in research. Physical activity improves brain function and enhances memory, attention, and concentration. When children are engaged in physical activity that incorporates play-based learning, as Happy Feet Fitness does, they are getting the dual benefit of developing both their physical and cognitive abilities.
Why do parents want their kids in Happy Feet?
Our aim is to provide the most efficient, friendly and hassle-free service possible. We take having fun seriously! Happy Feet Fitness instructors appreciate a great time, but always have the intended impact and holistic growth of your children in mind. Similarly, our business processes are streamlined and systemised. All Happy Feet accounts are managed through a customised central database created especially for us.
One of the many great things about Happy Feet Fitness is that we are exactly where parents need us to be – a fun, educational, fitness and dance program that supports their child’s growth in day care.
Additionally, we make sure families receive information on what matters most – their child’s growth. We provide them with information regarding their child’s participation in class on a regular basis. Families also receive certificates of registration, special mementos and yearly reports. (NQF 1.1.4)
Parents love the care, convenience and fact that there are no hidden costs such as costumes and dance shoes lurking around. At Happy Feet Fitness we love what we do and we know children do too.
Contact us today to book your complimentary Happy Feet class!
FAQs for Early Childhood Centres
Here’s What Parents Have To Say About The Happy Feet Fitness Program:
Asha is extremely shy, so I have found Happy Feet such a fantastic program to draw her out of her shell. At home she pretends to be a "Happy Feet" instructor, dancing and singing. It's just so adorable to watch! Thanks Happy Feet for bringing such a fabulous program to Asha's daycare.
Dee (Asha's mum)
Declan loves Happy Feet and has learnt some really valuable information i.e. How to Phone 000 when there is an emergency. His sister Kasia is now at school and she still talks about how much she loved Happy Feet
Peter and Marnie (Declan's mum and dad)
Amazing, not only entertaining for the children but also there was a lovely message in all of it. Loved how you incorporated magic and stories with the dance. Very impressed.
Delphine (Maria and Gigi's mum)
“When I asked Sienna what she would like as a special treat after dinner, she said... broccoli please Mum, Dancing Donna says it will make me grow big and strong, I didn’t give her the broccoli that day but made sure we had it on the plate the night after, couldn’t believe the smile I saw when I served it up, it made me laugh!”
Very Happy Olivia is getting the opportunity to exercise in a positive way. It is also helping with gross motor skills, self confidence and social awareness. Thanks Happy Feet.
Rebecca (Olivia’s mum)