Parent & Tot Playtime

Along with the other fall classes, we signed up for one specfically for Scotlin. With him in mind we decided on a class called parent and tot playtime because of the different kinds of interactive play it provided. Although the class is for Dooey, Miley has no other choice than to tag along. But, she enjoyed it too, and was kept happily occupied while I spent extra time playing with and teaching Scotlin.

The class started out with free time. The kids were able to play with any of the toys they wanted. It was fun to see what things they naturally gravitated towards. Scotlin was a bit shy at first, and of course wanted me to read him endless stories. Miley loved all the toys she could see, and would politely ask me `is it okay if i play with this... or that...`When I told her she could, she was surprised and concerned, telling me they belonged to someone else. She eventually got used to the idea that we were all there to share and play with the toys together.

After snack time the children moved into the gym where they were able to run and play with different equipment. Both kids were loving the open space to roam! I loved watching and playing with them without the mess left for me! :)

I`m so glad to have this specific time each week to play with Scotlin in a new setting. I loved watching him as he played, and discovered new things. It was fun to see him in this large room getting excited, and then running from one thing to the next.

- Lining up his bowling pins before knockin`em down! -

He was so cute and stratigic about it... he had a really nice straight line going.

We cleaned up the gymnasium, and then headed back to the classroom to make a craft.

Both kids were in heaven with the paper, crayons, glue sticks, and scissors! After all the kids were finished Miley was the only one still at the table making her creations. And I loved watching her create!!

I am glad we have carved out this time each week for the kids do the things they are most interested in without any cares.

The excitement came home with us. The kids were so proud of the crafts they had made.

They made apples, and fall colored leaves. And hung them on the fridge for daddy to see when he comes home! I can`t believe how big they`re getting!!!