About Ninanki
Ninanki is an educational program aimed at preschoolers and students in grades 1-3 of primary school, encompassing physical and psychological development based on learning fundamental movement patterns that emphasize coordination and concentration.
movement patterns
Gait, squat, torso flexion, torso extension, torso rotation, pushing, and pulling.
They constitute the alphabet of movement, the acquisition of which in early life and nurturing in later stages of development will help ensure the health of the entire body, prevent injuries, prepare for regular training, and ultimately serve as prevention against lifestyle diseases.
Ninanki presents the world of animals.
where movement is a natural biological need, exactly as it is for a young human. Associating little animals with specific movements will allow children to learn the fundamental principles of movement in an engaging way, and a well-designed sports program will positively impact their physical and emotional development.
This type of program should always be inherently linked to preschool and early school education, as well as to functioning within relationships such as parents-children and grandparents-grandchildren.
Genesis
The originator and creator of the project concept is Prof. Dr. Hab. Krzysztof Ficek.
Observing his granddaughters, Natalia and Nina, served as the inspiration for creating a world of animals that educates the youngest children in developing proper habits within their bodies regarding movement patterns. These patterns are an essential foundation for later physical activities. The project's goal is not only to work on one's own body, increase range of motion, and learn the movement alphabet but also a series of other activities aimed at stimulating the child's development. A team of physiotherapists, orthopedic doctors, and musical and visual artists involved in the project's creation made every effort to ensure all elements were cohesive, stimulated children's imagination, provided space for creativity, and, furthermore, did not produce an excessive amount of stimuli, which is often encountered in children's daily activities nowadays.
The Pedagogical-Psychological Aspect of the Project
Movement is a fundamental expression of life, and its correct form is the best gift we can give a child.
The goal of our project is to convey knowledge about the seven movement patterns in an exciting way. We assume that the project will be part of pedagogical education aimed at children aged 4–10. It is important to remember to communicate with the child in a way that is understandable to them. We must speak to the child at their level, keeping in mind that in a conversation, the listener is more important. We plan to implement children's movement education through the rollout of the Ninanki project. A step toward success in implementing Ninanki is ensuring the correctness of movement patterns and exercises. Our task, therefore, is to spark curiosity about various forms of movement, create a joyful atmosphere, and appreciate every attempt to overcome difficulties!