Tots Play Aberdeenshire NE

For babies from 8 weeks to Active Crawling We know that babies learn with their whole body and all their senses, and each 40 minute class is filled with lots of different experiences to stimulate, delight and encourage development in a relaxed, loving and fun environment. Through the classes babies will develop and improve; • Body awareness and gross motor skills. • The functions of the brain through a wide range of stimulus for all the senses. • Social awareness through the group environment. • Communication skills through the use of sign language, songs and rhymes • The bond between the two of you. Plus you will be introduced to simple songs and activities that can be carried on at home to continue the learning and development process, and join a community of other parents and babies of a similar age. Each class consists of a number of activities including: Baby Stretches, Movement and Music, Multi Sensory Play, Baby Sign Language, Wind Down Time

For Babies who are Actively Crawling to 3 Years With a range of activities on offer at each session, classes help build sensory awareness, encourage movement and build physical and cognitive skills. Each child’s personality is encouraged to shine through, as we bring out their love of play and exploration in ways which will stimulate the development of little bodies and minds. During the 40 minute weekly class, crawlers, early walkers and toddlers will benefit from a structured, but fast paced play environment which builds confidence and concentration, while still allowing plenty of opportunity for them to develop their own creativity, independence and early social skills. Classes include: Exercise and Movement Activities, Baby Sign Language, Instrument Time, Exploratory Play, Circle Time, Wind Down Time

For children from 2+ Physical Play and Pre-Riding Skills- Building the Skills for a Lifetime of Action! Balance, co-ordination, gross and fine motor skills are all vital for a toddler’s development and form the basis for fitness and sports of all kinds. Using a range of fun games, songs and equipment from bean bags to balance bikes, children will have the chance to develop and practice all these skills and more, challenging themselves in lots of different ways. From early riding skills on toddler size balance bikes to learning how to stretch and relax, with simple exercises and massage, Action Tots will boost body awareness, confidence, fitness and social skills as well as providing time for parent/carer and child to laugh and play together. Each 40 minute class includes a number of activities based around 4 skill stations: • Body - working on co-ordination, strength, and gross motor skills • Brain - helping to develop focus, concentration and fine motor skills • Balance - the key skill for all types of movement, especially learning to ride a bike • Bikes - exploring, handling and gaining the skills and confidence to start to ride our balance bikes With songs, games, stretches, parachute play and bubbles to ensure lots of fun as well as learning!

Tots Play’s Baby Development course is designed especially for our youngest babies, and provides new parents with a range of skills and activity ideas to give your baby a head start in life. Running over six weeks the course includes; • Baby Massage – a simple routine to help you calm, connect and communicate with your baby. Including specific strokes to help relieve colic and digestive problems. • Baby Exercise – stretches and movements to both stimulate and soothe baby, and a great way to have fun together. • Baby Sign Language – how to start using simple gestures (signs) to aid communication with your baby. • Sensory Play – fun activities to Boost Sensory and Body Awareness using a variety of everyday items to aid learning. • Tummy Time Techniques – why tummy time is important and how to make it more effective and fun. • Calming Techniques – helping you understand your baby and effective ways to help calm and soothe them as they go through their early development stages. • Songs and Rhymes – how to bring music and movement into your play times to make them even more engaging and valuable to your baby’s development. • Cuddles, Smiles, Bubbles and Lots of Fun! Classes run for around 60 minutes and are friendly and relaxed, with a maximum of ten babies (plus mum or dad!) per course. To ensure you get the most out of the course you will receive a full colour workbook, giving details of all the techniques and activity ideas covered at each session, plus background information on each of the topics. You will also receive a Free Music Download containing a selection of the songs used during the course and a bottle of massage oil so that you can practice both massage and yoga at home with your little one, and get other family members involved. The course is also a great way to meet other mums and babies, and find a support network of like minded people with babies of a similar age, and sets the foundation for the ongoing Tots Play Baby and Toddler Play Programme

For babies from 8 weeks to Active Crawling We know that babies learn with their whole body and all their senses, and each 40 minute class is filled with lots of different experiences to stimulate, delight and encourage development in a relaxed, loving and fun environment. Through the classes babies will develop and improve; • Body awareness and gross motor skills. • The functions of the brain through a wide range of stimulus for all the senses. • Social awareness through the group environment. • Communication skills through the use of sign language, songs and rhymes • The bond between the two of you. Plus you will be introduced to simple songs and activities that can be carried on at home to continue the learning and development process, and join a community of other parents and babies of a similar age. Each class consists of a number of activities including: Baby Stretches, Movement and Music, Multi Sensory Play, Baby Sign Language, Wind Down Time

For Babies who are Actively Crawling to 3 Years With a range of activities on offer at each session, classes help build sensory awareness, encourage movement and build physical and cognitive skills. Each child’s personality is encouraged to shine through, as we bring out their love of play and exploration in ways which will stimulate the development of little bodies and minds. During the 40 minute weekly class, crawlers, early walkers and toddlers will benefit from a structured, but fast paced play environment which builds confidence and concentration, while still allowing plenty of opportunity for them to develop their own creativity, independence and early social skills. Classes include: Exercise and Movement Activities, Baby Sign Language, Instrument Time, Exploratory Play, Circle Time, Wind Down Time

For children from 2+ Physical Play and Pre-Riding Skills- Building the Skills for a Lifetime of Action! Balance, co-ordination, gross and fine motor skills are all vital for a toddler’s development and form the basis for fitness and sports of all kinds. Using a range of fun games, songs and equipment from bean bags to balance bikes, children will have the chance to develop and practice all these skills and more, challenging themselves in lots of different ways. From early riding skills on toddler size balance bikes to learning how to stretch and relax, with simple exercises and massage, Action Tots will boost body awareness, confidence, fitness and social skills as well as providing time for parent/carer and child to laugh and play together. Each 40 minute class includes a number of activities based around 4 skill stations: • Body - working on co-ordination, strength, and gross motor skills • Brain - helping to develop focus, concentration and fine motor skills • Balance - the key skill for all types of movement, especially learning to ride a bike • Bikes - exploring, handling and gaining the skills and confidence to start to ride our balance bikes With songs, games, stretches, parachute play and bubbles to ensure lots of fun as well as learning!

Tots Play’s Baby Development course is designed especially for our youngest babies, and provides new parents with a range of skills and activity ideas to give your baby a head start in life. Running over six weeks the course includes; • Baby Massage – a simple routine to help you calm, connect and communicate with your baby. Including specific strokes to help relieve colic and digestive problems. • Baby Exercise – stretches and movements to both stimulate and soothe baby, and a great way to have fun together. • Baby Sign Language – how to start using simple gestures (signs) to aid communication with your baby. • Sensory Play – fun activities to Boost Sensory and Body Awareness using a variety of everyday items to aid learning. • Tummy Time Techniques – why tummy time is important and how to make it more effective and fun. • Calming Techniques – helping you understand your baby and effective ways to help calm and soothe them as they go through their early development stages. • Songs and Rhymes – how to bring music and movement into your play times to make them even more engaging and valuable to your baby’s development. • Cuddles, Smiles, Bubbles and Lots of Fun! Classes run for around 60 minutes and are friendly and relaxed, with a maximum of ten babies (plus mum or dad!) per course. To ensure you get the most out of the course you will receive a full colour workbook, giving details of all the techniques and activity ideas covered at each session, plus background information on each of the topics. You will also receive a Free Music Download containing a selection of the songs used during the course and a bottle of massage oil so that you can practice both massage and yoga at home with your little one, and get other family members involved. The course is also a great way to meet other mums and babies, and find a support network of like minded people with babies of a similar age, and sets the foundation for the ongoing Tots Play Baby and Toddler Play Programme