After our trial/preview class last week, there was no question as to IF we should join for the rest of the class (through June)... Olivia LOVED it! The 'class' is once a week for 45 minutes.. Mommy or Daddy joins the "Beastie" (the well titled name of this age group - 19mo to 2.5yrs) in the class led by Ms. Tammy. She's been instructing for over 9 years and is wonderful!!
Each week has the same overall structure, but with emphasis on different things. Last week we sang the ABC's and made different letters on the mat with a jump rope. For the "O" we jumped in ... jumped out... for the "W" we tip-toed around it.. This week we sang a song using all the kid's names and did several activities with a huge parachute! After the main activity, the Beasts can explore on their own (with Mommy) or go over to learn something new with Ms. Tammy. Followed by bubbles, singing, ringing bells, jumping, running, etc..
Olivia experienced her first front rolls and even a back roll - with assistance from Ms. Tammy and Mommy, of course! I was a bit concerned about how well she would like these 'rolls' as they call them, because 1 summersault and I feel dizzy and nauseous!!! But this little Beast wanted "more, more, more!!"
After our first class last week, I was so proud of my growing girl. For the most part, she listened to instruction EXTREMELY well, and was so eager to try new things. I loved watching her be one of the kids who helped clean up when Ms. Tammy asked (putting balls in the bucket, bells in the bin, gathering jump ropes, etc). And most of all, my heart smiled watching her explore something new and just love it.. she was all giggles and squeaks.. and constantly clapping and jumping with each new activity! This is something we both look forward to each week!!
Here are a few pics I was able to capture! (When I heard the class was 45 minutes, I wondered if it would go too fast.. but it is a perfect amount of time to have fun and get us both in the mood for a nap!)
