Classes Starting Soon

Well I have confirmation. I will be starting my first class on February 14, 2009.

My first class will be Common Objects, Fun Toys. From what I understand this will be about making playtime fun, by not using bought toys.

I love that idea. It helps to let the baby know what different items are used for, and teaches them what is ok to play with or not.

Something I have caught myself doing the last little while. I have to watch what I say. You know, like if the little one is not learning something or doing something, how you can slip and say, you are lazy, everybody does for you. You know stuff like that.

If there is one thing I know for sure, and should always remember. Babies are soaking up knowledge constantly. And we as parents and caregivers should always., always, say to them how smart they are, teach them to believe in themselves, and always always teach them to succeed.

The right way and the best way is every time baby does something praise them and teach them by your voice and actions, how very proud of them you are. Constantly, teach them to believe and they will succeed.

I have made myself a promise to be on the watch and lookout over my tongue. My beloved grandson will grow up to believe in himself and succeed in his life.

Yes it is we grownups who unintentionally cause the action, reaction in our babies, by our careless words.

Registration

The paperwork to register for the classes I am going to take is in. I have spoken to the people at the Volunteers of America in Baton Rouge. This is the group that provides the classes to help people like me who want to be certified to be a caregiver.

I am registering to take the Orientation Class for a Family Home Provider. There are several interesting classes that pertain to taking care of an infant to toddler ages.
Common Objects, Fun Toys.
Marvelous Music and Movement
Space for Learning and Play
Movin and Groovin with Toddlers
Books and Stories for Infants and Toddlers
Let's Play

Tomorrow, I will send back my registration packet. Each class costs $10. A person has to take 12 clock hours in classes, to be certified. And re certify each year. As each class is usually just 3 hours, and the orientation class is 4 hours, you would end up with 13 clock hours. This will carry over to the next year.

You can take classes until your reach the 120 clock hours to become certified as a CDA.

I will take my first class in February. All classes are on Saturday mornings, so this will not be a problem finding someone to watch the baby while I attend class.