Little Rascals Childminding

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Bookbug at the library 📚🐛💛We love our Bookbug sessions at the library! 🥰It’s a lovely way for toddlers to enjoy stories,...
25/08/2026

Bookbug at the library 📚🐛💛

We love our Bookbug sessions at the library! 🥰

It’s a lovely way for toddlers to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes while developing their language, listening and communication skills.

They also get to socialise, build confidence, join in with others and, most importantly, have lots of fun! 🧸📖

A simple trip to the library can be so much more than just story time — it’s learning, exploring and making memories together. 💛



Bubbles are always a favourite here 🫧😊Lots of fun was had chasing, popping, blowing and watching the bubbles float throu...
19/05/2026

Bubbles are always a favourite here 🫧😊

Lots of fun was had chasing, popping, blowing and watching the bubbles float through the air. Such a simple activity but one that always brings so much excitement, laughter and learning!

Playing with bubbles helps support:
🌟 Hand-eye coordination
🌟 Gross motor skills through running, jumping and reaching
🌟 Turn taking and social interaction
🌟 Communication and language development
🌟 Focus and visual tracking
🌟 Cause and effect understanding

The children carefully used their fingers to print blossom onto the dots on the trees, helping to develop hand-eye coord...
19/05/2026

The children carefully used their fingers to print blossom onto the dots on the trees, helping to develop hand-eye coordination, concentration and control of small movements. They loved exploring the paint and watching their trees come to life with colour!

This activity supports:
🌟 Fine motor skill development
🌟 Hand-eye coordination
🌟 Concentration and focus
🌟 Colour recognition
🌟 Creativity and self-expression
🌟 Sensory play experiences

We had lots of fun exploring and creating with playdough! 😊The children enjoyed rolling, squashing, pinching and shaping...
19/05/2026

We had lots of fun exploring and creating with playdough! 😊

The children enjoyed rolling, squashing, pinching and shaping the dough into all sorts of creations using their imagination and different tools. We talked about colours, shapes, textures and what we were making while building our fine motor skills through play.

Playdough activities help support:
🌟 Fine motor development
🌟 Hand strength for early writing skills
🌟 Creativity and imagination
🌟 Communication and language
🌟 Sharing and turn taking
🌟 Sensory exploration

After school activities 📚🧩After a busy day at school, we have enjoyed some calm, focused activities at home. The childre...
05/05/2026

After school activities 📚🧩

After a busy day at school, we have enjoyed some calm, focused activities at home. The children chose a variety of games and puzzles, including number work and shape-building challenges and word search.

These types of activities are great for helping children unwind while still keeping their minds active. There was lots of concentration, problem solving and perseverance shown as they worked things out independently and with a little support when needed.

Learning opportunities:

* 🔢 Developing early maths and number recognition skills
* 🧩 Encouraging problem solving and logical thinking
* ✋ Strengthening fine motor skills through handling small pieces
* 🎯 Building focus, patience and perseverance
* 💬 Supporting communication by talking through their ideas and solutions
* 😊 Promoting independence and confidence in their abilities

A lovely, relaxed way to end the school day while still supporting learning through play 💛

Simple but fun activity icing biscuits with lots of fun learning outcomes! * ✋ Developing fine motor skills through spre...
05/05/2026

Simple but fun activity icing biscuits with lots of fun learning outcomes!

* ✋ Developing fine motor skills through spreading and placing toppings
* 🔪 Practising life skills by safely using a knife to spread jam
* 🎨 Encouraging creativity and independence
* 💬 Building communication skills by talking about what they were making
* 🔢 Early maths skills through counting and choosing ingredients
* 🤝 Turn-taking and sharing during the activity

Recently we had a lovely visit to the library 📚The children had a great time exploring all the different books, choosing...
05/05/2026

Recently we had a lovely visit to the library 📚

The children had a great time exploring all the different books, choosing their own stories and finding a cosy spot to sit and read together. We looked at a mix of familiar favourites and some new stories, which sparked lots of interest and conversation.

Library visits are always a great opportunity to encourage a love of reading from an early age. The children enjoyed turning pages, pointing to pictures and talking about what they could see in the stories.

Learning opportunities:

* 📖 Developing early literacy skills and a love for books
* 💬 Building language and communication through storytelling and discussion
* 🧠 Encouraging imagination and creativity
* 🤝 Promoting sharing, turn-taking and listening skills
* 🎯 Supporting concentration and focus during quiet activities

A calm, enjoyable outing and a great way to support the children’s learning through play and stories 😊

Yesterday we had a magical day visiting the Archerfield Walled Garden Fairy Trail ✨The children absolutely loved explori...
05/05/2026

Yesterday we had a magical day visiting the Archerfield Walled Garden Fairy Trail ✨

The children absolutely loved exploring the woodland trail, spotting all the little fairy houses hidden amongst the trees and letting their imaginations run wild. It’s such a lovely space for little ones to explore at their own pace, with so many magical details to discover along the way. The fairy trail winds through natural woodland paths, making it a great outdoor adventure 🌿

Learning opportunities:

* 🌳 Encouraging imagination and creative thinking through storytelling and role play
* 🚶‍♂️ Developing physical skills through walking, climbing and exploring uneven terrain
* 👀 Building observation skills as the children searched for hidden fairy homes and woodland features
* 💬 Supporting language and communication through discussing what we could see and creating our own fairy stories

Outdoor Fun & Spring Adventures 🌿We’ve been making the most of the brighter weather and spending lots of time outdoors e...
05/05/2026

Outdoor Fun & Spring Adventures 🌿

We’ve been making the most of the brighter weather and spending lots of time outdoors enjoying all the garden and local surroundings have to offer 🌼

In the garden, the children have loved free play with scooters, slides, and water play—keeping active while having lots of fun! These activities help develop gross motor skills, balance, and coordination, as well as building confidence in their physical abilities 💦

Water play has also been a big favourite, encouraging sensory exploration, problem-solving, and early understanding of concepts like pouring, filling, and volume.

We’ve also been out exploring different parks and going on lovely walks to feed the ducks 🦆 This supports the children’s understanding of the world around them, encourages curiosity about nature and animals, and promotes physical health and wellbeing.

Outdoor play also provides great opportunities for social interaction—sharing, turn-taking, and building friendships—as well as supporting communication and language development through conversations and new experiences.

It’s been so nice to enjoy the fresh air, stay active, and learn through play in the natural environment 🌳💛

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