1 00:00:02,880 --> 00:00:06,800 Speaker 1: Wow, look at that big kid balancing on the beam 2 00:00:06,960 --> 00:00:11,040 Speaker 1: and there's someone swinging on rings. 3 00:00:11,560 --> 00:00:17,480 Speaker 2: Wow, gymnastics is so cool. I am excited to try. 4 00:00:17,239 --> 00:00:21,320 Speaker 1: It, Elliot. Gymnastics seems like a great match for your interests. 5 00:00:21,880 --> 00:00:30,400 Speaker 3: Yet because I'm interested and chomping and falling and falling, falling, Yes, 6 00:00:30,880 --> 00:00:34,800 Speaker 3: like into that big phone pit Calabunga. 7 00:00:36,880 --> 00:00:41,800 Speaker 1: Gymnastics has it all. Welcome to Stories for Kids by 8 00:00:41,880 --> 00:00:45,479 Speaker 1: Lingo Kids, where we discover fascinating facts about the world 9 00:00:45,520 --> 00:00:49,199 Speaker 1: around us and the fun of play learning. In the 10 00:00:49,280 --> 00:00:53,720 Speaker 1: last couple episodes, Elliott realized he did not like playing soccer, 11 00:00:54,240 --> 00:00:57,520 Speaker 1: but then he found a sport he did like gymnastics. 12 00:00:58,240 --> 00:00:58,640 Speaker 4: Today. 13 00:00:58,760 --> 00:01:02,560 Speaker 1: In part three, Elliott finds that new things don't always 14 00:01:02,560 --> 00:01:06,200 Speaker 1: come easy. Can he learn to do gymnastics? Where will 15 00:01:06,200 --> 00:01:08,280 Speaker 1: he begin? Let's find out. 16 00:01:09,040 --> 00:01:12,639 Speaker 3: That's the biggest blewis floor I've ever seen. 17 00:01:13,760 --> 00:01:16,800 Speaker 1: Let's stry walking on it. 18 00:01:16,800 --> 00:01:20,720 Speaker 2: It's bouncy. This is my new favorite floor. 19 00:01:21,920 --> 00:01:26,120 Speaker 3: Look, there's a gymnast running on it. It looks like 20 00:01:26,240 --> 00:01:31,000 Speaker 3: she's getting ready to do something. Now she's jumping hof 21 00:01:32,280 --> 00:01:35,320 Speaker 3: in spending in the year with her body rolled up 22 00:01:35,440 --> 00:01:36,440 Speaker 3: like a little boat. 23 00:01:39,440 --> 00:01:43,200 Speaker 1: Billy says, that's a flip. It's called a front talk O. 24 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:52,640 Speaker 1: That was That was wowie, Elliot. You're impressed that gymnast 25 00:01:52,720 --> 00:01:54,040 Speaker 1: can do cool tricks. 26 00:01:54,680 --> 00:01:56,000 Speaker 2: It is so cool. 27 00:01:56,680 --> 00:01:59,640 Speaker 1: Yes? Are you excited to get started? Yes? 28 00:02:00,760 --> 00:02:06,800 Speaker 2: Oh? Actually no, I could never do that, Elliott. You 29 00:02:06,840 --> 00:02:11,680 Speaker 2: could try and see what happens. Look, nobody is using 30 00:02:11,680 --> 00:02:14,200 Speaker 2: the floor. Now it's your turn. 31 00:02:14,880 --> 00:02:18,480 Speaker 3: Well, okay, I guess I could try something. 32 00:02:24,760 --> 00:02:26,200 Speaker 2: Maybe I won't. 33 00:02:26,720 --> 00:02:31,440 Speaker 3: I don't really know where to begin. I feel nervous. 34 00:02:32,080 --> 00:02:36,079 Speaker 1: Go ahead, Elliott, just run and start, all. 35 00:02:36,040 --> 00:02:46,440 Speaker 2: Right, all right, I don't know how to do this, Elliott. 36 00:02:46,480 --> 00:02:49,880 Speaker 1: Maybe you need help figuring out how to start. Since 37 00:02:49,880 --> 00:02:52,720 Speaker 1: you're just beginning, you won't try a flip. Yeah, that's 38 00:02:52,800 --> 00:02:55,919 Speaker 1: too advanced. But I'm sure there are skills at your 39 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,760 Speaker 1: level that you can work on today. 40 00:02:58,280 --> 00:03:02,040 Speaker 2: Really, yep, why don't we ask that gymnast. 41 00:03:02,480 --> 00:03:04,720 Speaker 1: I bet she'll know what would be just right for 42 00:03:04,800 --> 00:03:05,720 Speaker 1: a beginner like you. 43 00:03:06,240 --> 00:03:11,880 Speaker 3: Well, okay, excuse me, gymnasts. 44 00:03:12,200 --> 00:03:16,440 Speaker 2: Oh hello, I would like to do a front duck kick. 45 00:03:17,000 --> 00:03:22,040 Speaker 3: Huh oops, I mean a front tuck flip, just like you. 46 00:03:23,680 --> 00:03:26,799 Speaker 2: But it's too hard. What do you think I can 47 00:03:26,880 --> 00:03:28,720 Speaker 2: work on right now? 48 00:03:29,440 --> 00:03:32,600 Speaker 4: Well? How about sitting in a tuck position on the floor. 49 00:03:33,120 --> 00:03:36,320 Speaker 4: That's a good first step. Tuck position is when you 50 00:03:36,400 --> 00:03:40,600 Speaker 4: make a little ball with your body. Okay, want me 51 00:03:40,680 --> 00:03:41,280 Speaker 4: to show you how. 52 00:03:41,760 --> 00:03:45,320 Speaker 2: Yes, let's try it together kids at home. 53 00:03:45,520 --> 00:03:47,200 Speaker 1: You can do this body position too. 54 00:03:47,960 --> 00:03:52,000 Speaker 4: Just sit with your bottom on the floor, then pull 55 00:03:52,040 --> 00:03:57,160 Speaker 4: your legs in tight and wrap your arms around yourself 56 00:03:57,280 --> 00:03:59,520 Speaker 4: like you're giving your legs a big hug. 57 00:04:01,200 --> 00:04:02,200 Speaker 2: Is this right? 58 00:04:03,000 --> 00:04:04,000 Speaker 1: Yes, that's it? 59 00:04:04,400 --> 00:04:05,040 Speaker 4: Nice job. 60 00:04:05,800 --> 00:04:06,320 Speaker 2: Thanks? 61 00:04:06,520 --> 00:04:07,520 Speaker 3: What's next? 62 00:04:08,400 --> 00:04:12,800 Speaker 4: Now you're ready for a bear walk? That sounds so cool. 63 00:04:13,680 --> 00:04:14,520 Speaker 4: I'll show you out. 64 00:04:15,080 --> 00:04:16,160 Speaker 2: Let's all try together. 65 00:04:16,839 --> 00:04:20,360 Speaker 4: From standing, bend forward and put your hands on the ground. 66 00:04:21,960 --> 00:04:25,760 Speaker 4: Then put your bottom up in the air, and then 67 00:04:25,960 --> 00:04:29,239 Speaker 4: use your hands and your feet to walk forward. 68 00:04:30,360 --> 00:04:30,920 Speaker 2: Like this. 69 00:04:31,720 --> 00:04:32,400 Speaker 4: You got it. 70 00:04:32,839 --> 00:04:36,840 Speaker 3: I'm good at this bear walk. Maybe that's because I 71 00:04:37,080 --> 00:04:43,200 Speaker 3: made bear well a panda bear. 72 00:04:43,720 --> 00:04:48,520 Speaker 2: Elliott. Your bearwalk looks so nice, thinks Kewie. What's this? 73 00:04:49,279 --> 00:04:52,240 Speaker 2: I'm going to try to bear walk backwards? 74 00:04:53,800 --> 00:04:53,840 Speaker 1: What? 75 00:04:55,760 --> 00:04:56,320 Speaker 3: Good? Try? 76 00:04:56,440 --> 00:05:01,360 Speaker 2: Elliott? Thanks? I don't think I can do a backwards 77 00:05:01,400 --> 00:05:02,120 Speaker 2: bear walk. 78 00:05:03,040 --> 00:05:04,599 Speaker 4: Try it again, Elliott. 79 00:05:06,720 --> 00:05:13,960 Speaker 3: Okay, I can't do it. 80 00:05:13,960 --> 00:05:15,599 Speaker 2: It's just too hard. 81 00:05:16,120 --> 00:05:19,840 Speaker 1: It's okay, Elliot. Nobody masters every new skill on their 82 00:05:19,880 --> 00:05:21,360 Speaker 1: first day trying it. 83 00:05:21,360 --> 00:05:23,919 Speaker 2: It takes practice. Practice. 84 00:05:24,640 --> 00:05:27,880 Speaker 1: Yes, that's when you try it again and again, usually 85 00:05:27,920 --> 00:05:32,920 Speaker 1: over many days. Practice helps you become strong, flexible, and coordinated. 86 00:05:33,560 --> 00:05:36,800 Speaker 1: You can't get better without practicing. It's true for other 87 00:05:36,839 --> 00:05:40,520 Speaker 1: sports too. I read this kicking almost every day, and 88 00:05:40,640 --> 00:05:42,160 Speaker 1: I'm pretty good at soccer. 89 00:05:43,160 --> 00:05:46,520 Speaker 2: I need to practice my backwards bear walk. That's how 90 00:05:46,520 --> 00:05:47,720 Speaker 2: I'll get better at it. 91 00:05:48,240 --> 00:05:51,000 Speaker 3: Bye, you're leaving right now. 92 00:05:51,520 --> 00:05:55,280 Speaker 2: Yep. I have a lot of practicing to do. See 93 00:05:55,279 --> 00:06:04,600 Speaker 2: you next week. Everyone. Hey Lisa, look at my backwards bearwalk. Now. 94 00:06:05,400 --> 00:06:10,760 Speaker 3: I practiced every day. 95 00:06:12,720 --> 00:06:18,640 Speaker 1: That backward bear walk looks great. I know. Thanks Elliot, 96 00:06:18,680 --> 00:06:20,839 Speaker 1: you have improved a lot in a week. 97 00:06:21,320 --> 00:06:21,560 Speaker 2: Yep. 98 00:06:21,800 --> 00:06:27,640 Speaker 3: I'm getting pretty good at gymnastics. I think I'm becoming strong. 99 00:06:28,720 --> 00:06:33,320 Speaker 3: And guess what what I am excited about the Community 100 00:06:33,480 --> 00:06:34,760 Speaker 3: Tumbling Showcase. 101 00:06:35,480 --> 00:06:36,320 Speaker 2: A mighty. 102 00:06:39,200 --> 00:06:42,880 Speaker 1: Lingo Kids listeners, Thank you for joining Elliot at the gym. 103 00:06:43,320 --> 00:06:46,520 Speaker 1: We learned about choosing skills at just the right level 104 00:06:46,839 --> 00:06:50,279 Speaker 1: and how practice helps you improve at sports. I wonder 105 00:06:50,279 --> 00:06:53,760 Speaker 1: how Elliott will do at the Community Tumbling Showcase. Will 106 00:06:53,800 --> 00:06:58,520 Speaker 1: his confidence last find out in the next episode. 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