After much thought, I decided to re-enroll Mack into music class. At the end of the last session, she seemed a little disinterested in the class and more interested in the soccer players in the next field over. Over Christmas break, Mack asked to go music class every day to see what Ms. Marie is doing. That was enough of a sign that we needed try it again.
Since the new session began, Mack has been eager go to and has really blossomed in the class. Last week, she raised her hand to share with the class that her favorite food is pasta!Here are a few pictures from music class with Ms. Marie:
Waiting to go ( After much practice, I mastered the art of the double french braid!)
The class is held at an indoor soccer field. Marie has tons of toys to play on, climb over, push and spin. During the first half hour of class, the kids get to play, run or jump to their hearts content:
Playing on the merry-go-round. It's always her first stop:
Reading inside the tomato and looking so grown up!:
She loves to climb up this ladder, cross the bridge and go down the ladder on the opposite side:
Learning to cross the balance beam solo:
Time for music class, March, Mack!
Look at all those instruments:
Mack's the leader! This song starts out with everyone holding hands but ends up with just the kids and Marie holding hands and making a train that weaves in and out through the parents:
Class ends with parachute time, which requires everyone to use two hands ( hence the lack of pictures)
This music class has been so good for Mackenzie. Not only does it teach her about rhythm, beat and coordination, it's taught her to listen to direction from someone not so familiar and how to participate in a group. Mackenzie loves Ms. Marie and asks for her often. She told me the other day that she needed me to take her to wake Ms. Marie up for music class. I asked her where Marie lives and she said " In the soccer field!"
Picking out her own outfit and dressing herself is a must. Sometimes it gets a little tricky:
Cheering when the goal is accomplished is a must:
She doesn't do that fancy stuff yet, but she can get most of the tangles out:
Peeling her own orange:
It's a lot of fun to watch her gain independence. Every day she learns something new and I couldn't be more proud of her!
Reading inside the tomato and looking so grown up!:
Learning to cross the balance beam solo:
Look at all those instruments:
Mack's the leader! This song starts out with everyone holding hands but ends up with just the kids and Marie holding hands and making a train that weaves in and out through the parents:
Class ends with parachute time, which requires everyone to use two hands ( hence the lack of pictures)
Buddies:
