tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402885377646924511.post8338178731042274343..comments2023-10-24T09:08:44.049-04:00Comments on Raising Two Little Reds: 1st Dance ClassChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15944385851042247034noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402885377646924511.post-28182809574382755702012-08-31T13:32:21.890-04:002012-08-31T13:32:21.890-04:00Other parents have no business giving other mother...Other parents have no business giving other mothers advice about their child, unless that person is the teacher. I like the idea of giving her some time to get used to the setting, and see how she does, or essentially 'audit' the class, by not doing the recitals. <br /><br />It takes time for little children to learn and understand rules in different settings. Practice with her at home. Pretend you're at ballet class, and give her instructions like the teacher did. Practice how to sit on the red X. And like someone else said, maybe she's not ready yet, but maybe she just needs a little time. She's not that much younger.<br /><br />We have Karina in preschool for socialization, basically. She's really shy like me, and often doesn't know how to play with other kids. On the other hand, she's ahead in some other areas, like cutting paper or recognizing letters. Those are great skills, and I'm proud of her, but I want her to get along, too. So we put her in preschool and she LOVES it. If you guys can do it, I would recommend it. The one Karina goes to is very structured, has clear routines, and the teachers in her 2s class were infinitely patient, but still didn't tolerate mean behavior (like hitting). It was awesome. She's starting the 3s on Tuesday and can't wait!<br /><br />Good luck figuring out ballet class. I'm sure it will work out, just give it time, and try practicing at home. She's smart, she'll learn. <br /><br />Hang in there! (and stop being embarrassed! Nothing to feel that way about. She's just a little girl!)dannyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08184111988053063451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402885377646924511.post-55982336012353790502012-08-31T08:53:01.771-04:002012-08-31T08:53:01.771-04:00I'm sorry it didn't go as planned and you ...I'm sorry it didn't go as planned and you were upset at the end of class. And regardless of what you are thinking about having Annika attend class, I don't think that parent should have told you that, leave it up to the teacher/school to decide if they think she is ready. It may just take her a few classes to get settled into the routine. Just the fact that you are concerned about shows that you really want the best for Annika. And if it doesn't work out, you will try again. I had Alex in a tumbling class last winter and he loved it! It really wasn't structured, so it was good for him since he is a "high-spirited" kid as well! Hang in there!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373012247279262672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402885377646924511.post-9500902533360452972012-08-31T08:41:13.052-04:002012-08-31T08:41:13.052-04:00What is it a 4 month difference? I would ask them...What is it a 4 month difference? I would ask them to try her for at least a month and see if she gets a little bit better at following instructions. If not, you might have to wait a little longer. Too bad they don't have a younger class. I wonder if they would let her attend class "unofficiallY" as in there but not attending recitals and what not? Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17193871208271881735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6402885377646924511.post-36864721567957950972012-08-30T21:51:28.053-04:002012-08-30T21:51:28.053-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01216093120217262879noreply@blogger.com