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From left, Lyndi Washburn, 2, Idalia Gordon, 3, and Calvin Darley, 3, laugh as their mothers lift a parachute over their heads during the Tumbling Tots class at the Center in Provo Wednesday, April 4, 2012. MARK JOHNSTON/Daily Herald

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From left, James Gordon, 2, Lyndi Washburn, 2, and Calvin Darley, 3, play during some free time after the Tumbling Tots class at the Center in Provo Wednesday, April 4, 2012. MARK JOHNSTON/Daily Herald

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As toddlers played, some parents watched, amazed, while tumbling tots instructor Janice Lange led a group of young children through a variety of activities exploring body movement, motor skills, tumbling and exercise.

“My husband and I are the most uncoordinated people, so seeing her do this at such a young age is really surprising,” Sarah Groneman said after attending the class with daughter Sadie, 3.

Some children seemed a little timid at first, unsure of the exercises including hand stands, forward rolls, hanging upside down from a high bar and jumping on a small trampoline.

But with the help of Lange and their parents, the children were soon happily exploring all the activities with the class, testing their coordination and improving their hand-eye coordination in a friendly, fun atmosphere.

For more information call the Center at (801) 852-7635.