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Hey Little Songbirds
For newborns, young toddlers and pre-schoolers
Brought to you by Rachel
Rachel
Jan 21 min read
We are back! 2025 here we come....
My wonderful baby music and sensory classes start again next week. Whilst there aren't many, there are still some places available so...
Rachel
Oct 21, 20241 min read
Caring, sharing and self-confidence!
One of the things that I like to encourage in each of my baby music classes is sharing, perseverance, self-confidence and adventure....
Rachel
Oct 16, 20241 min read
What matters?
I have spent many years interacting with babies and parents, and no matter what the fashion or popular view at any particular time, one...
Rachel
Oct 3, 20241 min read
The power of the 'reach and grab' exercises!
Reaching and grabbing objects is your baby's first step towards doing things for themselves.....feeding, playing, writing etc. Your baby...
Rachel
Sep 22, 20241 min read
Wowsers! We had such a brill photoshoot last week.
Thank you so much to Emma Gibson Photography (link below) for all your amazing pics. Mums, dads and babies are delighted. And so am I....
Rachel
Aug 27, 20241 min read
September prep is underway!
Rachel is already gearing up for a wonderful Autumn term of classes! We begin with a free photoshoot music and sensory class on 6th...
Rachel
Jun 20, 20241 min read
Summer hols approaching!
Lots of classes stop for a summer break, but I am hoping to arrange 4 or 5 baby music and sensory sessions in July and August, to keep...
Rachel
Jun 3, 20241 min read
1st Birthday celebrations
I have long resisted running birthday parties as I primarily see myself as a music educator rather than a party entertainer, but I have...
Rachel
May 24, 20241 min read
New instruments and props!
As we approach the end of the academic year I always like to reflect on props and instruments that the babies have particularly loved...
Rachel
May 19, 20241 min read
Summertime!
Dare we believe summer is here? Yes! Hooray! We are definitely singing all about summer in our baby music classes this week. We are going...
Rachel
May 3, 20241 min read
Benefits of baby massage
I was reading an IAMS newsletter this week about baby massage and the wonderful benefits for both baby and parent. Most striking was the...
Rachel
Apr 27, 20241 min read
Why do a music class with your baby?
Apart from the obvious and instant joy babies get from music, there is also a profound neurological impact. Studies have shown that...
Rachel
Apr 19, 20241 min read
Baby steps!
We love seeing milestones reached in our baby music classes and this week was no exception with one little baby taking his first steps...
Rachel
Apr 15, 20241 min read
Barnes baby massage + Barnes baby music & sensory!
It is wonderful to have so many new mums coming into my home to enjoy music, sensory and massage with their baby each week. It was lovely...
Rachel
Dec 21, 20231 min read
End of term, end of the year!
I have just finished my first term of regular classes in my home! It has been so wonderful to have so many mums, dads and babies coming...
Rachel
Sep 3, 20231 min read
Autumn Term is here!
Wow, it's September which means it's almost time for our Autumn classes to start. Term begins on Wednesday 13th September with all...
Rachel
Jul 5, 20231 min read
Baby massage in Barnes
Wow! We have just finished the most wonderful IAIMs baby massage course. A set of amazing babies and parents, discovered all the benefits...
Rachel
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Juggling scarves!
We love juggling scarves! Barely a week goes by in our music classes where we don't use them. They are fabulous for tracking, learning to...
Rachel
May 25, 20231 min read
Half term next week!
We have had such a wonderful 6 weeks learning lots of songs, playing lots of instruments and having lots of musical fun! Highlights...
Rachel
Apr 22, 20231 min read
We have launched!
What a wonderful week it has been! Rachel loved meeting lots of new families and delivering some exciting music classes for babies and...
Rachel
We are back! 2025 here we come....
My wonderful baby music and sensory classes start again next week. Whilst there aren't many, there are still some places available so...
Rachel
Caring, sharing and self-confidence!
One of the things that I like to encourage in each of my baby music classes is sharing, perseverance, self-confidence and adventure....
Rachel
What matters?
I have spent many years interacting with babies and parents, and no matter what the fashion or popular view at any particular time, one...
Rachel
We are back! 2025 here we come....
My wonderful baby music and sensory classes start again next week. Whilst there aren't many, there are still some places available so...
Rachel
Caring, sharing and self-confidence!
One of the things that I like to encourage in each of my baby music classes is sharing, perseverance, self-confidence and adventure....
Rachel
What matters?
I have spent many years interacting with babies and parents, and no matter what the fashion or popular view at any particular time, one...
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