Expectations for the class!

When I hear from parents their feelings of worry that their children did not meet expectations during the class time, I ask that they rethink what it is that they feel the children are supposed to be doing. Maybe the children didn’t pick up the musical instruments, or they had their back to the books we were sharing, while others were sitting quietly looking at the pictures.

I invite you to free yourself of this worry! Each child learns in a different way and when they are very little that looks like body movement in different ways. We cherish each learner in our class.

That doesn’t mean we don’t have expectation for the adults!

You are your child’s first (and main) teacher. So I do expect you to look at the pictures in our books and to pick up the instruments at the right time. I expect you to demonstrate “good listening” throughout the class!

I do not expect you to walk around the class. I will take measures to provide a safe environment, so that your children can explore peacefully while we are in class. If your child needs your attention, I will let you know. Mostly, I expect that as we all realize how play impacts our learning, our play together should be fun and inspiring!

Together we expect joyful growth and deeper connections.

Gratefully,
Angela