Tracy Cooper Childminding

09/09/2026

🍂 Introducing our Autumn play… but with all the little things they already love 🤎

As the seasons change, we’ve brought a little autumn magic into our setting — pumpkins, cosy books, woodland animals, soft toys and autumn treasures. 🍁🦉🐻

But we’ve also kept the children’s favourite things at the heart of their play… because sometimes the best learning happens when we follow their interests. ❤️

From cuddling their favourite teddies, to making little worlds with animals, driving cars and trucks, sharing stories and creating their own adventures — these simple, familiar resources are where so much imagination, language and learning begins.

08/09/2026

When the safer sleep guidance came in, I honestly never thought some of our little ones would take so beautifully to sleeping on a mat. But we were wrong! 🤍

Those who once nodded off in the pushchair, on the sofa or out and about have now settled into their sleeping mats so naturally. 🌿✨

Of course, some still sleep upstairs in their cot with the monitor, because that’s their safe and comfortable space — and that’s absolutely fine too.

It’s lovely seeing them all find their own way to safe, calm and restful sleep. 💤🤎

05/09/2026

🌿 Shape Recognition & Fine Motor Fun ✨

Little hands are developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration and problem-solving as they explore, match and recognise different shapes. 🔺🟡⬛

Through hands-on play, children are also building their mathematical thinking and shape awareness — all while having fun! 💛

EYFS links:
🤲 Physical Development – Fine Motor Skills
🔷 Mathematics – Shape & Spatial Awareness
🧠 Cognitive Development – Problem Solving & Concentration
💬 Communication & Language – Exploring and talking about shapes

Learning really can happen through play! 🌈

02/09/2026

🧵 Threading Fun! 🧵

A simple threading activity with lots of learning happening through play! 💛

✨ Developing fine motor skills
✨ Building hand-eye coordination
✨ Strengthening concentration and perseverance
✨ Encouraging problem-solving and independence

EYFS: Physical Development • Fine Motor Skills 🌱

30/08/2026

Simple equipment, big learning! 💕
Developing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, concentration and independence through everyday play. 👐✨

Sometimes the simplest activities create the biggest learning opportunities. 🌱

28/08/2026

Learning really can be this simple — happy, purposeful play with lots of opportunities to discover and practise new skills. 🌈💗

02/08/2026

We’ve been so busy that I’ve not had time to take pictures or post!! But we are still here and enjoying the summer Holidays 🧡… the kiddies favourite area 🧡

10/06/2026

The children explored ways to keep their teeth healthy. They used a toothbrush and model teeth to practise brushing movements and discussed how teeth can be cleaned. The children also sorted different foods into healthy and unhealthy groups, identifying fruits and vegetables as good choices for teeth and sugary foods as foods that should be eaten less often. They engaged in conversation and showed interest in learning about dental hygiene. 😁

* Recognises some foods that are healthy for teeth.
* Understands that brushing teeth helps keep them clean and healthy.
* Demonstrates fine motor control when using the toothbrush.
* Communicates ideas and makes choices during the sorting activity.

03/06/2026