Gymnastics Book Club! Perfect Balance Book #2 "Nothing Better Than Gym Friends"
In this exciting book club, learners will read a book from the Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series and discuss the characters, gymnastics and life skills, make connections to their own experiences in gymnastics or their love of gymnastics!
Jen M., B.A, B.Ed - Reading Teacher, Math Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(17)
What's included
6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will be expected to read assigned chapters before each class.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
t's just what you've been waiting for!! Share your LOVE FOR and PASSION FOR GYMNASTICS!! And READ an awesome book series called Perfect Balance Gymnastics by Melisa Torres. These books are generally suitable for readers ages 7 to 11. The books get a bit more meat to them as the series progresses. With books easily accessible through Amazon.com, Amazon.ca as well as the author's website (https://www.melisatorres.com/store/c2/Gymnastics_Books.html ) where you can buy sets of books at a discount, learners will read a set of chapters each week, noting their favorite part, the skills talked about in the section, life skills the characters are learning (trust, grit, determination, tenacity, patience), and noting connections they made relating to the characters and events in the story (almost giving up, moving to a new city, dealing with siblings, not getting what you desperately want when you want it, reaching your goals, celebrating success). There will be time set aside each class for sharing, time for making new friends, and talking all about your favorite gymnasts too! **Please request preferred dates and times if you don't see something that works for your learner's schedule or time zone. :) Each class will end with a new gymnastics trivia game! Book Two "Nothing Better Than Gym Friends" Dates are approximate/examples. Check your section dates. Week of October 10: Chapters 1 to 4 Week of October 17: Chapters 5 to 7 Week of October 24: Chapters 8 to 10 Week of October 31: Chapters 11 to 13 Week of November 7: Chapters 14 to 16 Week of November 14: Chapters 17 to 19 PLEASE NOTE: LEARNERS DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE READ BOOK ONE OF THE SERIES IN ORDER TO ENROLL IN THIS CLASS. THE BOOKS ARE RELATED BUT NOT DEPENDENT ON EACH OTHER. Week of Oct 3: Chapters 16 to 18
Learning Goals
Readers will practice skills including but not limited to: retell, summary, new vocabulary, inferencing, predicting, making text to self connections, life skills, and social skills.
Other Details
Supply List
Students are responsible for purchasing the novel or borrowing the novel from your local library if available. See course description for where to purchase.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Perfect Balance Gymnastics Book Series by Melisa Torres
Perfect Balance Gymnastics Books teach girls to be kind to each other, flexible in life, courageous, strong, and most of all, confident. The books set the reader in the world of gymnastics. The characters are relatable and have age-appropriate challenges. Each book explores a major life lesson that empowers girls to understand their own inner strengths.
Perfect Balance Gymnastics Books increase reading level from 2nd grade to 6th grade as the series progresses. Nothing Better Than Gym Friends is the 2nd book in the series and is a 2nd/3rd grade reading level. Nothing Better Than Gym Friends appeals to 7-11 year-olds. Perfect Balance Gymnastics Books are chronological, but each story can stand alone.
https://www.amazon.com/This-Perfect-Balance-Gymnastics-Book/dp/1483568865/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3TLVOUCK3Z5JQ&keywords=perfect+balance+gymnastics+series&qid=1656695516&sprefix=perfect+balance%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-5
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08C1GNVLC?binding=unknown_binding&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tukn
https://www.melisatorres.com/perfect-balance.html
Joined June, 2020
5.0
17reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from McMaster University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Windsor
While I've never been a gymnast, my 12 year old daughter is a level six competitive gymnast, who started gymnastics when she was 5 years old. As a gym mom, I have learned a lot about the sport. My son is also a former trampoline/double mini trampoline competitive athlete. I have always had a passion for watching Canadian and US gymnastics, even having attended an international competition when I attended university. Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
2-6 learners per class
