Flutterflys Childminding

Happy Mothers Day Mum! Had lots of fun celebrating with you today xx

Drinking from an open cup teaches babies critical motor skills, hand-eye coordination, gripping, and precise lifting. It promotes oral development by strengthening lips, jaws, and tongue for speech. It also fosters independence, teaches cause-and-effect, and prevents dental issues caused by prolonged bottle use.

Attending Out Of School Conference 2026 enjoying the view with my lovely friend

Learning to cut and slice in Early Years helps build visual motor skills, aka hand-eye coordination and learning how to plan and carry out a process, learning essential life skills.

Did you know that when children play with instruments at home, they’re not just making noise — they’re learning too?

- Banging a drum builds coordination
- Shaking a tambourine helps with listening skills
- Exploring rhythm supports early maths and
language

And best of all… it’s pure fun and confidence-building!

What “instruments” do your little ones love playing at home?

Check out BBC CBeebies Parenting – Skills for Starting School

CBeebies Parenting Looking for parenting and pre-school tips? Maybe you’re after ideas for a creative activity, delicious recipe or the perfect party? You’ll find all those here, along with insights into our CBeebies shows and how they support your child's development.