About

Kidokinetics Pickleball Play at Montessori Gifted Prep

Kidokinetics Pickleball Play introduces young children ages 3–6 to one of the fastest-growing and most kid-friendly sports in a fun, supportive, and non-competitive environment.

Pickleball is a fantastic sport for young learners because it uses lightweight paddles, slower-moving balls, and simple, easy-to-learn movements. Our program focuses on building fundamental skills while keeping every class active, engaging, and playful.

Children will learn and practice:

• Basic paddle control and coordination
• Tracking and striking the ball
• Balance, movement, and body control
• Listening skills and following directions
• Cooperative play and teamwork

All activities are carefully adapted for each age group, ensuring that younger participants feel comfortable and older children feel appropriately challenged. The emphasis is on participation, confidence-building, and enjoyment — never competition or pressure.

Every child is actively involved during class, using age-appropriate equipment designed specifically for young players.

Classes are led by experienced Kidokinetics coaches and include:

• Fun warm-up games
• Skill-building activities and challenges
• Engaging pickleball-based games
• Movement, agility, and coordination exercises
• Cool-down and stretching

Our goal is to help children develop motor skills, confidence, and a love for physical activity while being introduced to a sport they can enjoy for years to come.

At Kidokinetics, learning is always F.U.N. — Fundamental, Understandable, and Noncompetitive.

Special Instructions

Pickleball program hosted at Montessori Gifted Prep for Ages 3-6 on Wednesdays from April 8th, 2026 - May 27th, 2026 from 3:15pm-4:00pm.

If you have any questions, need support or are experiencing any issues with the registration - please reach out directly to the Kidokinetics team at northchicago@kidokinetics.com or call (872) 266-3779.

Event Dates

Classes are held Wednesday from 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM. Click to view specific dates and times.

About

Kidokinetics Sports Play at Montessori Gifted Prep

Kidokinetics Sports Play is a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate introduction to movement, play, and basic sports skills designed especially for our youngest learners. At this stage, the focus is not on mastering sports, but on building confidence, coordination, and a love for being active.

Children will be gently introduced to a variety of simple sports and movement activities through imaginative games and playful instruction. Each week, kids explore new ways to move, throw, roll, balance, kick, and play — all adapted to their developmental level and attention span.

Activities are designed to support early childhood development, including:

• Development of gross motor skills
• Balance and body awareness
• Hand-eye coordination
• Listening and following directions
• Social interaction and cooperative play

Sports and activities may include simplified, toddler-friendly versions of games inspired by basketball, soccer, bowling, golf, obstacle courses, and more. Every child participates, every class, in a positive and encouraging environment.

Our program emphasizes fun, movement, and exploration in a non-competitive setting where children feel safe, successful, and excited to try new things.

Kidokinetics classes are led by experienced coaches and include:

• Warm-up and movement play
• Introduction to the weekly activity
• Guided games and skill exploration
• Cool-down and stretching
• Short, age-appropriate body awareness lessons

At Kidokinetics, learning is all about F.U.N. — Fundamental, Understandable, and Noncompetitive.

Give your child an early start in developing coordination, confidence, and a lifelong enjoyment of physical activity.

Special Instructions

Hosted at Montessori Gifted Prep for Ages 2 and 3s on Fridays from April 10th, 2026 - May 29th, 2026 from 3:15pm-4:00pm.

If you have any questions, need support or are experiencing any issues with the registration - please reach out directly to the Kidokinetics team at northchicago@kidokinetics.com or call (872) 266-3779.

Event Dates

Classes are held Friday from 3:15 PM to 4:00 PM. Click to view specific dates and times.