Gym Dandies (17 - 20 months)

Avg cost per class: $ $2 -$6 (you can go 3 times week, but same presentation each time)
Initial Registration Fee: $0
Class length: 45 - 60 minutes (you can stay and play through the beginning of next class)
Class Size: 20 maximum
Parent Expectation: Watch child in open gym setting; Participate in circle time with child; Ample time to socialize

Overview: Free gym play with lots of ride on bikes and push toys, balls, an outdoor type toys (like little tykes slides). Short circle time with singing, drums, sticks. Parachute Play. More free play in open gym if you stayed through beginning of next class.

This class is all about social interaction for both kids and their moms. You have ample time to chat because you can see your child from any location in the gym and because of the free play time, your kids get the opportunity to negotiate lots of social issues like sharing. I really liked the price too! My son lived on the little bikes and push toys when we went and liked the slide alot too. D was not incredibly cooperative for circle time or for the parachute even after 12 weeks of going 1-2 times a week. Most of the other children participated well though.

Staff: Lisa Morales is the teacher and creator of this class at Richardson Recreation Centers (www.cor.net). She is super nice as very laid back and understanding of your children. She has a masters in early childhood education.