Maliya's Classroom Antics

Many of you know how anal I am- so of course I worry about Maliya socializing with other kids and being comfortable around new people. She stays home with a nanny and doesn't interact with other children much during the week. I have tried to arrange playdates for her and take her out at least once a day. Interestingly, she is such a social little girl and loves to be out and about. In terms of classes, she has been in music, swimming, and storytime since 5 mos. We recently found a class through Arlington County called Family Circle. I had NO idea what to expect but have now realized this is something we have to keep up with! Maliya loves it! The class is taught by Ms. Maryanna (she is very young and pretty- I think that makes Maliya obsessed with her!)- Ms. Maryanna reads books, sings songs, teaches sign language, speaks in Spanish, plays instruments- you name it. There are two kids younger than Maliya in class but most of the kids are older (ages 2-5). Maliya has really come into her own in Family Circle- today she scooted to the middle of the circle and was flapping her arms out of excitement the entire time. Also, she has recently learned how to do a downward dog yoga move and did that in the circle three times. She was so excited and happy that all the other parents kept looking at her and laughing. She even scooted up to Ms. Maryanna and tried to sit on her lap. I think we will stick with these classes!