Benji Moorman-Fuzi Childminding

What a week we’ve had!

With the weather being so nice, we spent tons of time outside. The sandpit and the splash pool were huge hits as always—lots of messy sensory fun, sandcastle making, and plenty of splashing! When we needed a bit of a breather from the heat, we headed inside to play some board games. It’s always so lovely watching them practice taking turns, sharing, and helping each other out.

We also did some really fun learning activities this week:

🐾 Animal Diets: We talked all about what different animals eat and sorted them into plant-eaters, meat-eaters, and those that eat a bit of everything! (No surprise, the T-Rexes and lions were the biggest hits).

🚚 Everyday Businesses: We chatted about the companies and shops we see and use every day—from where our snack food comes from at the supermarket, to the delivery drivers popping down our street. It’s amazing how observant they are and how quickly they start connecting the dots about how the world works around them.

A proper mix of messy play, laughs, and big thinking! Hope you all have a lovely, relaxing weekend ahead. ❤️

If you walked past our house this morning, you definitely heard us before you saw us! 🥁

We had the pots, pans, and wooden spoons out for a full-on living room jam session. It was noisy, a tiny bit chaotic, and honestly the absolute best part of our day.

I often have parents ask if we do "proper" music lessons, but honestly? At this age, just playing with sound is where the real magic happens.

We play music all day long here—whether we're banging on upside-down Tupperware, having a silly kitchen disco to burn off some rainy-day energy, or singing nursery rhymes during snack time.

It’s so much more than just noise, too:

Speech & Vocabulary: Repeating songs over and over works wonders for getting those tricky words to stick.

Mood Resets: A quick dance party is my secret weapon for turning a fussy afternoon around!

Coordination & Focus: Learning to clap to a beat or freeze when the music stops is secretly great training for listening skills later on.

The best part? You don’t need fancy, expensive instruments. A plastic bowl and a spoon make just as good a drum as anything you can buy in a shop.

Hey everyone! 👋

I wanted to share a little thought after a fun week with the children.

We were having snack time and I asked one of the little ones if they’d like some more apple. Instead of saying "yes please," they gave me a huge, enthusiastic nod and held out their bowl with a massive grin.

It got me thinking about how much pressure there sometimes is for kids to answer us in a specific, "correct" way—usually with words. But learning that there are so many ways to respond is actually a huge developmental milestone!

Whether a child answers by:
Talking ("Yes please!")
Gesticulating (a nod, a shake of the head, or a thumbs up)
Using sign language or Makaton 🖐️
Pointing to a picture card or object
Just using body language and expressions
..they are still communicating effectively and learning how to express themselves!

When we give kids the freedom to answer in whatever way feels most comfortable to them, it builds their confidence leaps and bounds. It teaches them that their voice matters, even when they don't have the exact words yet. Plus, it helps them understand that people communicate differently, which is such a lovely lesson in empathy from an early age.

Asking questions in activities like this bridge building one in our science applied lessons are great opportunities to explore this.

So, next time your little one answers a question with a silly dance, a nod, or by pointing, give yourself a pat on the back—they’re learning the art of conversation, just in their own unique way! ❤️

Hey everyone! Hope you’ve all had a lovely week.

We have been super busy here over the last few days!

Here’s a little peek at what we’ve been up to:

Craft time: The kids made their own colourful bookmarks this week! Lots of sticking, drawing, and proud little faces showing off their creations. 📖🎨

Games: We pulled out Patchwork, which was a huge hit. It’s so sweet watching them figure out where all the pieces go and get really into it!

Learning: We spent some time sorting and categorising different animals. We had land vs. sea creatures, farm animals vs. wild ones... turns out I have some absolute mini experts on my hands! 🐅🐬

Outdoor fun: The weather was on our side, so we made the absolute most of it. We had the paddling pool out for a splash, did plenty of digging in the sandpit (making endless "ice creams"), and spent hours just running around in the fresh air. ☀️💦

So much fun, a little bit of mess, and lots of big smiles all around. Hope you all had a relaxing weekend!

Hey everyone! 👋

I wanted to share a little thought after a fun week with the children.

We were having snack time and I asked one of the little ones if they’d like some more apple. Instead of saying "yes please," they gave me a huge, enthusiastic nod and held out their bowl with a massive grin.

It got me thinking about how much pressure there sometimes is for kids to answer us in a specific, "correct" way—usually with words. But learning that there are so many ways to respond is actually a huge developmental milestone!

Whether a child answers by:
Talking ("Yes please!")
Gesticulating (a nod, a shake of the head, or a thumbs up)
Using sign language or Makaton 🖐️
Pointing to a picture card or object
Just using body language and expressions
..they are still communicating effectively and learning how to express themselves!

When we give kids the freedom to answer in whatever way feels most comfortable to them, it builds their confidence leaps and bounds. It teaches them that their voice matters, even when they don't have the exact words yet. Plus, it helps them understand that people communicate differently, which is such a lovely lesson in empathy from an early age.

Asking questions in activities like this bridge building one in our science applied lessons are great opportunities to explore this.

So, next time your little one answers a question with a silly dance, a nod, or by pointing, give yourself a pat on the back—they’re learning the art of conversation, just in their own unique way! ❤️

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Singing The Wheels on the Bus for about the fifth time in a row on a daily basis reminds me just how much magic there is in making a racket together!

Sometimes as adults, we forget how important singing actually is for little ones. It’s so much more than just a fun way to pass ten minutes while lunch is in the oven (though it’s a total lifesaver for that too!).

When kids sing, they’re doing some serious heavy lifting for their development:

Talking & Words: Rhymes and simple lyrics are basically cheat codes for building vocabulary and getting those tricky speech sounds right.

Brain Power: Remembering the words and the actions (especially the wipers going swish swish swish!) works their memory and concentration in the best way.

Big Feelings: Singing is such a lovely, safe outlet for them to express emotions, burn off wild energy, or calm down after a busy morning.

Social Skills: There’s something so special about waiting for their turn to pick a song, or holding hands in a circle and realising they're all doing something together.

The best bit? You don't need to be pitch-perfect. Trust me, the kids couldn't care less if you can’t hit a high note! They just love the rhythm, the noise, and doing it with you.

Hey everyone! 👋

Singing The Wheels on the Bus for about the fifth time in a row on a daily basis reminds me just how much magic there is in making a racket together!

Sometimes as adults, we forget how important singing actually is for little ones. It’s so much more than just a fun way to pass ten minutes while lunch is in the oven (though it’s a total lifesaver for that too!).

When kids sing, they’re doing some serious heavy lifting for their development:

Talking & Words: Rhymes and simple lyrics are basically cheat codes for building vocabulary and getting those tricky speech sounds right.

Brain Power: Remembering the words and the actions (especially the wipers going swish swish swish!) works their memory and concentration in the best way.

Big Feelings: Singing is such a lovely, safe outlet for them to express emotions, burn off wild energy, or calm down after a busy morning.

Social Skills: There’s something so special about waiting for their turn to pick a song, or holding hands in a circle and realising they're all doing something together.

The best bit? You don't need to be pitch-perfect. Trust me, the kids couldn't care less if you can’t hit a high note! They just love the rhythm, the noise, and doing it with you.

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Hey everyone! 👋

I wanted to share a quick thought about something that’s been on my mind (and on our lunch plates!) lately: healthy eating.

If you’ve ever tried to convince a toddler that a piece of broccoli isn't a tiny tree set on destroying their afternoon, you know the struggle is very real. 😂

As a childminder, I get a front-row seat to how food affects our little ones every single day. When they’re fueled with good, wholesome food, you can literally see the difference in their energy, their focus, and—let’s be honest—their moods! 🍏🍌

Building healthy habits is about making colorful, tasty, nourishing food a normal, fun part of their day. When kids help wash the veggies, pick out fruit from the fridge, or make their own "fun face" wraps, they’re so much more excited to actually eat it.

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Hey everyone! 👋

​I wanted to share a quick thought about something that’s been on my mind (and on our lunch plates!) lately: healthy eating.

​If you’ve ever tried to convince a toddler that a piece of broccoli isn't a tiny tree set on destroying their afternoon, you know the struggle is very real. 😂

​As a childminder, I get a front-row seat to how food affects our little ones every single day. When they’re fueled with good, wholesome food, you can literally see the difference in their energy, their focus, and—let’s be honest—their moods! 🍏🍌

​Building healthy habits is about making colorful, tasty, nourishing food a normal, fun part of their day. When kids help wash the veggies, pick out fruit from the fridge, or make their own "fun face" wraps, they’re so much more excited to actually eat it.

What a week! ☀️

We’ve basically lived in the garden the last few days taking full advantage of the sunshine. The kids were straight into the splash pool and sandpit—pretty sure half of the sand pit is currently inside my living room, but seeing them so happy was completely worth it! 💦🏖️

We balanced out the crazy outdoor energy with some quieter table games, too. They got super competitive over tic-tac-toe, and we had some brilliant tower-building competitions using the wooden alphabet blocks (and even managed to spell out a few words before someone inevitably knocked them over!).

My favorite activity of the week, though, was definitely our photo game. I printed out a bunch of famous historical photos and landmarks, and let the kids label them with what they thought was happening. Their interpretations were absolutely hilarious—turns out Mona Lisa is just "a lady who lost her phone" and the Eiffel Tower is "a giant climbing frame." Brilliant logic!

Hope you’re all having a lovely week and getting to enjoy some sun!