Watching Dd at gymnastics tonight

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Dd is 3 years, 9 months. Covid rules have relaxed recently where we are and parents are now allowed in to watch the lesson from windows above. We’d previously had to leave Dd and sit outside.
Age ranges are from her age, although she possibly is the youngest (few others around 4/5 maybe) to age 8.
Watching her tonight and just wondering if her behaviour was ok and looking for opinions.
She had great fun, v excited
and was enjoying it, very good at the activities etc. She participated in all the activities and is great at them, but was really the only one not following instructions properly and going off from the spot she was in to other activities (they were all in different little groups)
The teachers often had to call her and kept having to move her back from where she was to where she was supposed to be.
Everyone else just seemed more compliant and calmer.

Is this just an age thing? Or is it a behaviour/possible Adhd concern?

An age thing probably, or she was bored.

My daughter is 5 and exactly the same. I have wondered about adhd quite a bit, although she does have other behaviours that do make me question it.

At that age, that behaviour alone wouldn't make me concerned I don't think

Age - she's not even 4

Age! She's 3!!!

Age 100% . Mine goes to a class for 4-6 year olds and only the few 6 year olds really listen properly and dont mess around.

If its a class without parents and she's been going for a while then if the coaches had concerns they would raise it with you.
How long is the class? It's hard to concentrate for long periods for little ones. Do they just stand in line waiting their turn or have something they should do between turns? At her age fun is key, whilst learning to 'behave' in that environment.
Maybe encourage like you would with any other adult she would be in the care of -( eg good listening,) run through what you expect behaviour wise before the class - stay with your group, listen, try your best, have fun etc.

Totally age which will be more exaggerated as there is such a wide age range. Your DD is doing what normal 3 year olds do!

Ok thanks all, it was most likely was because the majority were older, it was just her name that was constantly called 🙈🤣 and it was her that was constantly on the move, her attention span is very short and her energy/excitement level very high

Age and excitement - unless you have significant concerns in other areas. At that age, it is difficult to wait your turn in a group of say 5. There is a lot of waiting for your turn in gymnastics.

I just started to feel a little worried for reception in September, how will she sit in her chair for longer periods 😬

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I just started to feel a little worried for reception in September, how will she sit in her chair for longer periods 😬

They dont sit in chairs in reception! Its more like nursery. So dont worry. Just enjoy your little girl 🙂

Reception kids have a lot of freedom to learn through play. They’re only expected to stay still for fairly short periods to have a story of whatever. I’m sure she’ll be fine.

The activity areas were split off into say, five different parts, with five different groups in each one (she was with the younger/less able it seemed) she’d participate in her activity but then run into each of the others to complete those too 🙈
Quite funny to watch, but with the constant moving and calling of her name I did wonder.

Teachers were very kind and patient with her, but it likely gets wearing.

Surprised there’s a gymnastics class ranging from 3-8. That’s a huge age range - physically and emotionally they are at vastly different stages.

There were always kids like this at tumble tots when my kids were this age. It sounds pretty normal.

I just laughed out loud. An age thing. She’s 3!

Sorry - pressed post too soon. I’m not surprised she’s fidgety. It’ll just be an age thing. If she was in a group of similar aged children it would be less noticeable.

My son is in reception. His teacher told me they don’t expect them to focus ever for more than 10mins
A lot of the time they are learning through play and being physical - at least where we are.

I would not worry at all about her behaviour in the class. When I think back to my sons classes last year m most needed the parents to be involved. And I’d expect 3/4/5 to struggle to follow instructions exactly etc.
She isn’t being defiant or difficult.
She is just excited and can’t control herself as well yet

I’d be proud she can keep up with the older kids

At 3, you shouldn't be concerned. Many children of that age are just the same. Reception is an extension of nursery, with lots of playtime, running around and play based activities. Your DD will be fine.

Yes she is only 3.

Or is it a behaviour/possible Adhd concern? Seriously, she is 3 years old.

Learn about neurotypical child development before you start misdiagnosing your child.

Realise I might sound ott, it likely was because she stood out in comparison to others. She’s 4 in July so still little but not 3 anymore, she seemed so much smaller/younger even in autumn.
The older children look around 7/8 to me, it’s a large group, lovely children, three gymnastics teachers etc, really great, just my Dd looks like the wild one 😅

I'm sure they have seen far worse from other kids - if they haven't raised it with you, don't worry about it! And she's a while off Reception yet, and even when she gets there the teacher will have a good handle on it, don't worry.

She's . . . 3.

@carefullycourageous Ok, I do know a fair bit and have some other small concerns but will wait until she’s a little older.
No need for a rude response, as mothers we worry, don’t we, at least I know I do, I’m working on it.