Hummingbirds’ Nest

Hummingbirds’ Nest Hello! I’m Filipa.

Inspired by Rudolf Steiner and Emmi Pikler’s insights, I provide a calm, secure and unhurried environment for your child to grow and develop at their own pace while feeling loved, and nurtured.

Now that the rush of the last few weeks of July has finally calmed down, and we’ve had some time to settle to a new rhyt...
09/08/2026

Now that the rush of the last few weeks of July has finally calmed down, and we’ve had some time to settle to a new rhythm in Portugal and rest, I finally wanted to take a moment to thank to all my hummingbirds and their families for another wonderful year! ✨🌈
I feel truly grateful for the trust the hummingbirds’ families put in me every day and for the privilege of being part of these children’s lives, watching them grow and flourish. It really is such a special privilege! 💛
A big thanks as well for all the patience with the logistics of drop-offs and pick-ups over the past year. Fingers crossed, it won’t be for much longer!

For now, it’s time to make the most of every single second with my family and to spoil my sister, who is about to bring a beautiful new baby into our family! 😍

Wishing you all a beautiful summer filled with sunshine, fun and precious family time. See you in September! ☀️💛🌻




Every little hummingbird who crosses my path and becomes part of our nest, no matter how long they stay, leaves a lastin...
09/08/2026

Every little hummingbird who crosses my path and becomes part of our nest, no matter how long they stay, leaves a lasting mark on my heart! ✨
The sweet little girl who always arrived in beautiful dresses and filled the nest with her beautiful, powerful singing.
The quiet, observant one who had the biggest sense of humor and loved pretending to speak Portuguese with me.
The spirited little one with the gentlest heart, who loved splashing in puddles and rolling in the mud.

Now it’s time for them to begin new adventures, and I will miss each of them so much! I will always be grateful for the precious moments we shared and for the trust their parents placed in me every single day. Wishing my little hummingbirds endless joy, curiosity, and happiness as they spread their wings. 🌈🦄🩷✨




I have the sweetest little ones and I love them all! 💛🌈
22/06/2026

I have the sweetest little ones and I love them all! 💛🌈

I’ve been quiet in here but life has been busy in the nest! 🌈While the newest little ones are settling in, the older hum...
10/06/2026

I’ve been quiet in here but life has been busy in the nest! 🌈

While the newest little ones are settling in, the older hummingbirds of mine have been fully immersed in their play. It’s been so lovely to watch imaginative and collaborative play begin to blossom! Of course, with all that exploration comes a little extra mess and a touch of wonderful chaos—as you’ll see in some of the photos. We also celebrated the first birthday of the newest hummingbird in the nest! ✨





11/05/2026

“Rain, rain, here to stay… and the snails are out to play!” 🐌🌧️
There have been far too many rainy days for my taste this spring, but oh well, it is snail season, and they do love wet, soggy days. My Hummingbirds also love our snail fingerplay and find joy in seeing them creeping along in the garden. I may not be too happy with this weather, but in the end, the little ones find joy in these small things, and I am reminded that I must too.

Ending a successful week of settling this new little hummingbird of mine into our nest! 🌈✨Wishing you all a wonderful we...
09/05/2026

Ending a successful week of settling this new little hummingbird of mine into our nest!
🌈✨
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!





“The world awakes, a vibrant hue,With Beltane’s fire, fresh and new.The spring’s embrace, a gentle sigh,As summer’s warm...
09/05/2026

“The world awakes, a vibrant hue,
With Beltane’s fire, fresh and new.
The spring’s embrace, a gentle sigh,
As summer’s warmth begins to lie.
The Maypole dances, a joyful spin,
As nature’s heart begins to win.
With garlands bright and flowers gay,
We welcome dawn, come what may.”

We started our week celebrating May Day/Beltane making crowns and having a delicious spinach cake that my hummingbirds loved!
🌸☀️🌱





🌿✨ Hello everyone! ✨🌿My little nest currently has a space available, with more opening up from September as the older ch...
27/04/2026

🌿✨ Hello everyone! ✨🌿
My little nest currently has a space available, with more opening up from September as the older children spread their wings.

In this nest, little ones grow at their own pace, with gentle rhythms, nourishing meals, free play, baking, songs & puppet stories.
If this feels like the right place for your child – or for a family you know – I’d love to hear from you, or for you to help spread the word!

Warmly, Filipa 🌸
www.hummingbirdsnest.co.uk
[email protected]

“It’s magic,” one of my hummingbirds started to say while holding the daffodil she had made. 🌼✨ …And suddenly they were ...
19/03/2026

“It’s magic,” one of my hummingbirds started to say while holding the daffodil she had made. 🌼✨
…And suddenly they were all spinning around with their daffodils, shouting “it’s magic.”
It really was magical to watch this moment of their happiness for such a simple thing!





18/03/2026

I first came across this song on an Instagram account that is no longer active, so I’m unable to give credit. It was during the Covid period, when so many resources were being shared, and I knew I wanted to save it to sing one day with my Hummingbirds.
It has become a little favourite this month!🌱☀️🌷





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