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[quote=Anonymous]A few sessions at MyGym and DS (almost 3) was resistant to circle activities. I spent lots of time holding him as we bounced around following the directions. But he did enjoy the skills activities. And we did our best to keep him sitting (or at least not bothering others) while waiting his turn.

We talked a lot about following directions. Then one weekend, I told him if he didn’t follow directions, we were leaving. The threat worked for about 2/3 of class. (I would walk over, lean into to ear and ask “since you aren’t following directions, does that mean you want to leave?”) 
Then he just went off the rails and would not follow directions. So I grabbed him and our stuff and took him to the car. He was WAILING. But I held firm. And it worked, for the most part. He’s still a rambunctious little boy. But now I just have to say “follow directions or leave?” And he’s back on track.

But at early 2, I’m not sure I’d push it. Only you really know your kid. Is it that she’s just not ready and pushing things is just setting her up to fail? Or do you think she’s able and you just need to put consequences in place to teach her? [/quote]

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