Peanut started dance class again this week. This year I signed her up for a daytime class and ended up with the owner of the dance school as her teacher. I was somewhat concerned about this turn of events. Last year, her teacher and aid were so patient with her even when she tested them constantly with her antics. I got the vibe this might not be the case with her new teacher and was worried she'd get kicked out of class.
Once I got Peanut settled into class I decided I'd run home real quick. Thankfully, I started talking with another mom because I was soon called back by the teacher. Peanut was running back to the shelves that hold the stereo and other class supplies and getting into everything. Her teacher wanted me to stay in the classroom to help keep her under control. I admit, I was not too happy with this plan.
After class, I asked if there was a way to put up a gate to keep Peanut out of the class supplies. I even offered to pay for it. Her teacher had another suggestion. When she has had children with special needs in the past, she has the parent dress out for class to help. Since they are wearing dance clothes and dance shoes they are part of the class. This way, I would not only be able to help keep Peanut in line, but help with the other kids. When they see her dart off then they want to goof off, too.
I was resistant to this idea at first. I wasn't sure if Peanut would think she could goof off more because I was there. In addition, I was a little concerned what the other parents would think. I told her we could try it, but I also wanted to ask Peanut's preschool teacher if she had any suggestions.
After thinking about it, though, I decided it really was a good idea. After all, I volunteer in her preschool classroom and she is expected to participate as she would if I wasn't there. Her preschool teacher thought it was an excellent idea as well.
Now that I've accepted this idea, I'm really getting excited about it. Since I'll be helping in her class I'm going to need dance clothes, right? I have all these t-shirts I don't like to wear because of the way they fit. But I have the solution! I grabbed a pair of scissors and cut up a t-shirt Flash Dance style. I was so excited with how it turned out I went to ask Michelangelo what she thought. Note to self: Don't ask the teen for fashion advice. She's just great for my self esteem. When I told her I was going to help in Peanut's class, she said, "I thought you couldn't dance."
I think I know enough to keep up with a bunch of 3-5 year olds.
8 comments:
So where is the pic of you in your Flash Dance shirt? And personally I think the gate is a better idea! Gabi does better when I'm not there too! So I totally get what you were saying!
Sounds like fun, actually. I hope it works out, because I totally know what you mean about the kids behaving worse when you're with them.
I agree with Shannon - where's the picture of YOU!!
Hopefully this will work out well. Maybe Peanut just needs a few sessions to get back in the groove.
Me too-- we want to see you stylin'!!
I hope it works great for everyone though. I think it would be fun. This way you get to see first hand what she is doing and then know HOW to do it as well. have fun!
How fun!! I hope you have a great time! :) And yes, I too want to see pics! ;)
Do you get to participate in the recital too? I did - 4 times - 6 dances total. I even dressed like Lucille Ball. You should enroll in an adult class in your spare time (did you catch the joke in that?)
Ok! I'll get a picture. I will tell you, though, Friday night I was telling Hubby about the post and the shirt. I asked him if he noticed it when I was wearing it. He got home from traveling late that night. I told him how MA didn't like it but the women at the DSG said it was cute and thought I had bought it like that. They may not have wanted to hurt my feelings, but I don't think so. His response was, "You wore that out in public!?" He really must not have liked the look if he was that honest. Normally his hubby filter works a little better than that. :)
II echo the others. Where's the pictures of the new garb?
Oh, and can they really KICK HER OUT of dance class?!?
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