Tots Play Solihull

Have you booked your Tots Play classes for next term yet? 🧡🧡

Being a mummy is the most rewarding job in the world, but it can also be the most challenging. Sometimes, you can't help but worry about whether you’re doing enough or if you’re making the right decisions.

Let's remind each other that we're all doing the best we can. We're all learning and growing together. ❤️

Tag a mummy who needs to hear this today! xx

We know that children learn best when they use their whole body and all their senses so our sessions provide a wide range of activities and experiences that give them the opportunity to do that. 🥰

Fun and learning all rolled into one, with lots of ideas you can take away and try at home too.

Have you been along to a class yet?

If so, let me know in the comments what your little one's favourite part of the class was…. and if not, what are you waiting for?

Follow this link https://www.totsplay.co.uk/find-a-class and pop in your postcode to find your nearest class and I’ll see you there xx

Cardboard box fun📦

Hands up if you have cardboard boxes spare? I know we have lots in our house from all the parcel arrivals (thanks amazon!!) 🤣

Why not put them to good use!

Make a design and cut out some holes just like the picture here, your little one can use it to post some balls in, especially great if you have different colours to help with their colour recognition skills 💚💙💛🧡

Let me know if you give it a go, you can create your own designs too for a festive twist!! xx

If you’ve ever wondered exactly HOW do I play with a baby that’s still so tiny, or WHAT can I do with them when all the routine things have been done and baby is looking at me expectantly, ready to explore the world, Tots Play is here for you!

Our award winning development programme provides a whole variety of activities including music, baby massage, baby yoga, sensory play and baby signing, so you’ll find all the ideas and inspiration you need for valuable play times for your little one, all in one place!

You’ll find so many things to enjoy that are not only fun but included especially to support your little one’s development too, all while making new friends and precious memories together 💖

What are you waiting for? Comment PLAY below and I’ll be in touch with more details xx

With all the Christmas madness at the moment, this is your reminder to book your space for next term 🎅🎄

If you haven't joined us before - pop in your postcode at www.totsplay.co.uk/find-a-class and it will bring up your nearest class! I'd love to welcome you xx

Something to do at home and have some fun with this festive season! 🎅
Why not try our Christmas Yoga moves with your toddler! Not only is it a lovely way to enjoy special time with your little one, it can help with strength, flexibility, balance, concentration and so much more 💖 Have a look at this blog post for some fun festive ideas!

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All of the little ones at my classes love it when I bring Totsy out! Totsy loves all his kisses and cuddles from your gorgeous babies!

Would your little one love to have their very own Totsy? Just pop me a message to order yours in time for Christmas 🐒🎅 xx

Christmas dinner 🎅🎅🎅🎅

React with you favourites or comment below if there’s any other delicious things you love on your Christmas dinner! xx

What?! You haven’t been to Tots Play yet? 😮
Are you wondering what to expect when joining us? Here's a quick snapshot of what we get up to...

🧡At Social Tots classes (suitable for older babies and toddlers) we get our bodies warmed up with some fun yoga movement based songs.
We then move on to learn some sign language to help communication, which might involve us playing games or learning a new song, each week is different.
Next it’s music and instruments time. New songs to play along to each week and a little bit of free play too whilst I get the next section of the class ready.
Once we’ve tidied away the instruments it’s time to move onto the exploratory play section of class which allows out Tots to explore a range of sensory, cognitive and physical play activities in their own time.
Finally we come back together and do one more movement song to burn off that last bit of energy before relaxing with bubbles and story massage.

🧡At Discovery Tots (suitable for babies from around 8 weeks to active crawling) our yoga, signing and sensory activities are chosen especially for our younger Tots who are not yet on the move, and provide a great range of experiences to help boost their development as you enjoy special time together. Sessions are very much baby led, and we take everything at a pace that's just right for this age group, in a relaxed environment that allows you to get to know other parents and babies in your group too.

🧡And finally we come on to our Baby Development Course.
This is a gorgeous 6 week course designed to give you an introduction to all the key elements of the Tots Play programme, plus special activities just for these littlest of Tots. You will find a range of activities and techniques to encourage you to play, bond and communicate with your new baby, including baby massage, baby yoga, sign language, sensory play, tummy time and calming techniques, songs, rhymes, bubbles and more. We make it really easy for you to continue to practice what you learn at home too, with a glossy workbook, massage oil and music all included in the price.

All of our classes are kept small, as I love to get to know you and your little ones and they're a great place to meet other parents and tots of a similar age. You will never be just a number as I make sure I get to know all your names. I understand it can be scary trying a new class for the first time but I promise you won’t regret it, so choose the class that's right for you and come and join us soon. xx

Sensory Rice - with a Christmas twist🎅🎅

All you need to make the coloured rice, is rice, vinegar, food colouring, and a zip lock bag ✅

You can use red and green colouring for a festive look! Little ones always love to play with the coloured rice and there are so many ways to enjoy it! Let me know if you give it a try! xx

Tots Play isn't just for babies - we have action packed classes for those busy toddlers too!

It's always lovely to have some focused time with your toddler, away from distractions, to just play together. Play is the way that your little one learns and develops most and you will be their favourite play mate for some time to come💖

Often our parents tell us how lovely it is spending time with their tot at class and seeing them learn and do new things. Usually these things that simple to do, but they wouldn’t have thought of themselves, so expect to go away with lots of ideas and inspiration to carry on the play and learning at home too.

Have you got a busy little bee? Bring them along to come along and play too - you’ll be amazed at how much they’ll be learning as they do!

Head to www.totsplay.co.uk to find a class for you and your little one. Trials available xx

Do you feel like you're always on the go? Getting to the end of a busy day and thinking, where did that time go?

As parents we always have a lot on our plates. On top of trying to raise our children and educate them, the stress of work, family issues and current events, many of us are dealing with mental health struggles like anxiety, depression and burnout. Then there’s the never-ending to-do list from food shopping to having to be organise school runs, clubs, arranging playdates to making sure everyone has the clean clothes they want.

With so much going on, it’s hardly a surprise that many parents struggle to be present with their children! 🥰

Coming along to a baby class will give you that focused time with your little one, away from where the dishes are sitting there, or the laundry pile waiting to be put away, or the beds that need changing upstairs. You can sit with your child and enjoy time together, laughing learning and playing, and most importantly having quality bonding time together where you and your little one are just focused on each other.

Being present as a parent is not only the best gift we can give to our children, but also the only thing they really look for, as YOU are their whole world! ❤️

If you'd like to come and join me, head to www.totsplay.co.uk - I'd love to welcome you and your little one to my classes xx

Discovery Tots - 8 weeks to crawling 💖

For a fun, interactive, play session that you and your baby will both enjoy come and join us at Discovery Tots.

Each week you and your baby will enjoy focused time together, signing, bouncing, exploring and playing together. No two classes are the same and with so many new things for your baby to experience each week, we often get told that babies sleep very well after their Discovery Tots class!

Even at such a young age a structured playtime, which the classes provide, helps a child to feel secure, giving the confidence to explore, learn and grow, making development more rapid and learning more fun. It is also a great place to start building social skills, first by watching and later through interaction with the other babies.

Come and see what you can discover together. Book a trial today at www.totsplay.co.uk I can’t wait to welcome you xx

5 Things You Will Learn on our Baby Development Course

The Tots Play Baby Development course will introduce you to baby massage, yoga, tummy time techniques, sign language, and sensory play, but here's what you'll really learn when you join us...

1️⃣That you are not the only one finding parenthood even more challenging than you expected - and even more wonderful!

2️⃣That no-one there will judge you if your baby cries, needs changing, feeding or just a cuddle - we know that's what babies do!

3️⃣That there are many fun ways to play and interact with your baby, even while they are still tiny (we'll show you how)

4️⃣To trust your own instincts - you are the expert on your baby

5️⃣That you don't need to do this alone - come and find a tribe of like-minded new parents to support and cheer for you (long after the course has finished)

Why not book a course today and see what you can learn?

We can't wait to welcome you ❤️

Find your nearest course at www.totsplay.co.uk/find-a-class xx

🧡 You can spend literally thousands of pounds on toys for babies and toddlers but as many parents will tell you, the child often ends up more fascinated with the box than the actual contents. You will also find that your little one will get as much, if not more, benefit for their learning and development, from simple household items as they will from the expensive toy you have just bought.

💙 So before you go shopping, raid your cupboards and you will find no end of items that your little one will not only find fascinating, but will be helping to develop their senses, motor skills, concentration, creativity and more, while saving your pennies, and having to find places to store that toy collection.

🧡 To get you started, here are some objects you are likely to have in your house right now that your young children would love to play with:

-plastic cups
-kitchen roll tubes
-plastic bottles
-carboard boxes
-tupperware
-cleaning tools
-the laundry!

💙 At Tots Play, simple, household items form the basis of many of the sensory play activities included in our classes, with the same aims in mind: to encourage exploration, problem solving and creativity, as well as providing a place where you and your child can enjoy special time together. We also hope to give you plenty of inspiration to carry on your play times at home.
🧡 Pop over www.totsplay.co.uk for more about what we offer at our award-winning classes, and come and join us soon. xx

Come and learn some great signs to help boost early communication, as part of our unique, multi-activity development programme at Tots Play xx