Fun Scottsdale Toddler Classes - some of our fav's...



It's back to school time for our little ones in school.

But what about all the toddlers out there?

Fall classes for the little ones are starting up soon too.

Hurry, register for some fun classes for you and the little ones.



Waterbeads - great sensory activity for our tots! {Pinterest}



  

Scottsdale Parks and Recs



One of my favorite resources for some great classes in Scottsdale,

is through the Scottsdale Parks and Recreation.

You do not even need to be a Scottsdale resident to register.



Where to register and look up classes?:

Go to the Scottsdale Parks and Rec's main website: click here

Then you can start browsing through the activities they offer. Classes are very reasonable $45 and up for several weeks of fun!

Here are some of the classes that we have tried and loved:

Gym-Mania - 6 week class/1 hr/wk 

Moovin and Groovin - 18mo-35mo

Twoosy Doodler (Abrakadoodle) - art class for toddlers...love it.

Some other popular classes they offer include Messy Art for tots, Sportball Jr. for tots, and lots more.

No Account?Call (480)312-7957 Mon-Fri 8am-5pm to get one or email lhildenbrand@scottsdaleaz.gov with your name, address and phone. Please include immediate family members who live at your address and their birthdates if they are under 18 that you plan to register for a program, now or in the future.



Painting a butterfly in Kindermusik!



What about a music class? We love Kindermusik!



There are classes all over the valley: go to their website here, and look up one close to you. You will love them, and so will your toddler!

Click here for a free trial class.

And...I have already mentioned how much I love our new ISR swim class..and I am going to mention it again. It is a must do class, for anyone who wants their child to learn how to respect and survive in the water. Infant Swim Self Rescue Website

Have a fun this fall in your classes!

|| Your Desert Momma ||

Caterpillars...Butterflies...sent from above!



Butterfly coloring page

This is a really fun project to do with your little one to get us through these last few weeks of summer. Witness the wonder of the butterfly life-cycle. It is so much fun to have your little one, watch the caterpillars transition as it grows, changes into a chrysalis, and finally emerges into a beautiful butterfly. It usually takes about 3 weeks to become a butterfly, and you store inside and the release butterfly outside.

To get started:



1. You will need, your larvae, and a mason jar.
2. You can have your little one decorate the mason jar while you wait for the little insect to come.
3. For the lid, you can use a very breathable fabric to allow circulation.

**Order your little future butterfly at Insect Lore: Click on Insect Lore.

Here is also a great video on this experience you can share with your little one:

Caterpillar to Butterfly

Here are some pics from our experience.



Caterpillar in her cocoon.



It hatched!





Hatched, but hasn't opened her wings yet!





Finally...a Beautiful Butterfly!



 

So much fun, we are thinking about doing it again! Hope you are having a great summer.

| Your Desert Momma |

On a personal note: My daughter recently brought her little larvae home from class this summer. We had so much fun checking on it everyday. We stored it in our laundry cabinet, and everyday she would go, "Moma...buga" and go to the laundry to see how the caterpillar changed. Then on June 26th my grandmother suffered a severe stroke, and was unresponsive in the hospital. My family and I, hopped on a plane to be by her side as she prepare to rest in peace. On June 30th, my grandmother became our angel from above and went to heaven. On that same day, my daughter's butterfly hatched at our home. I believe in my heart that my daughter's "GG" to come and say "hello" to her in the way of the butterfly. So now, every time my daughter and I see a butterfly, I know and say, that "GG's" with us.

If you would like to read more on how butterflies connected to my family, during death...you can visit my personal blog http://toggwithlove.wordpress.com/2011/06/30/butterfly/

This was dedicated to my Grandmother and GG, Melba. We will always love you.