Each kiddo is expected to attend class with a caregiver. Our kiddos are always looking to us for how to interact in a new place, and it’s really helpful to model engaged behavior during class.

There is a lot to explore in the gallery! I work to create an engaged experience for all kiddos within our 'circle’ , so I encourage caregivers to help physically redirect kiddos to return to our circle if they wander during class time. It may feel awkward to intervene, I promise you’re not interrupting! And it’s really helpful for me so I can remain focused and engage with all the kiddos while teaching.

I love the community this class creates for caregivers and parents, however I recommend keeping adult conversations to before and after class so that we engage with our kiddos first and foremost.

If you are ever reaching for a few direct phrases to use with your toddler in a new space, when setting boundaries, here are a few age-appropriate phrases I use (with my own daughter!) and other kiddos:  "No thank you" "Beep beep back up" "Let's give space" (when they are crowding another kiddo or adult ) "Look but no touch" and of course "Great job!" and "Well done" and “Thank you for being a good listener.”  As we know, the simpler and more repetitive we can be, the better for them to take in our instructions at this age.