Gymboree Class

Decided to sign Elliot up for Gymboree classes again. Hoping that it could expose him to new things and also learn to socialise with other kiddos. Sometimes i have no idea how to entertain him at home other then, letting him draw, play with his toys and watch his favourite Noggins and Sesame Streets programmes.

We went to a different Gymboree at Southlake, it is 2X bigger then the one we last went in Lewisville. We started with a preview of an Art Class, and I(Mummy) love it! Its not only about art and crafts, there's also storytime, singing, and this thing called tactile skills ( I think it is spelt and called "tactile). Basically, there's a big box that the teacher (Ms Julie) would fill up with different things each week. The first week, we had beans (how often do we get to play with beans!)and rubbery toy insects. The 2nd week we had water and balls! The exercise allows the kids to be able to feel different texture and have fun with them.

Elliot didn't get to enjoy the first lesson. I guess everything was very new to him (cos Mummy has him locked in the house for too long). He cried the moment we went into the room. Refuse to join in any activities except during snack time and held on to 2 playdo tools thru out the lesson. Oh, he did managed to join in during the tactile section. However, on the 2nd lesson, he started to play with the playdo and drew with the crayons. Hopefully, he'll get to enjoy the lesson more and more, if not Mummy will be the one doing the art work every lesson. Its quite fun actually, and I don't really mind :P

We continued with the gym class as well and this time, Elliot progressed into Level 4. According to his age, he should be in Level 5, but he doesn't seem ready. So we take it slow for him to enjoy his class better.

"Surprisingly" he didn't cry when we arrived. In fact he recognised the songs and couldn't wait to get into the gym. But when we got in, he quickly grab hold of 2 balls, one each in his hand, and sat in a corner by himself and play with them. He didn't even wanto explore the gym. Only managed to warm up after half an hr and joined the other kids when there was singing and bubble time(His favourite part of the class).

He did improved the 2nd lesson, still holding 2 balls though, but managed to explore the gym and particpated in some of the activities. I must say its quite an improvement for him already.