Acrobatics Class

Today was my son’s last acrobatics class at the Escalante Recreation Center in Tempe, Arizona. He attended a total of four classes over a 1 month span. While I am glad that it is over, the class was very valuable for him. My son has never been to a daycare center and his only babysitters have been family members.This class was an eye opener for both of us as my son had to follow directions and had to follow class structure for the first time. 

The first class was the most difficult. My son just wanted to run around and have fun playing with the ball- what he typically does when we go out. However, this class provided him with structure and he had to follow the activities that the teacher had planned for them. He was surprised and didn’t understand the concept of class structure. After the first class, I didn’t want to take him back. I thought, “It was only $8, we don’t have to go back.” But then I visualized how long the day would drag with nothing to do but watch Cars for the millionth time so we went. He was better prepared and did a better job following his teacher’s instructions during the second class. By the last class, he only diverged a few times. I was very proud of how far along he came. He did a good job learning how to follow instructions, following instructions, and sharing and playing with other children. He even did a backwards flip on his last day!

Enrolling your toddlers in these classes is a good idea. Your toddlers are exposed to what lies ahead in their school years. It is a good idea to prepare them for school structure and it gives toddlers something interactive and fun to do outside of the home.

For more information on classes for toddlers in Tempe, follow this link :http://www.tempe.gov/brochure/tots/