Music and Fun Classes
Taylan is now two. He is a whirlwind of toddlerisms, with endless noise and soaring emotions. With mastering the ability to form sentences his desire to be active means he never stops talking, shouting or singing. Yet something happens to him in group situations – he withdraws to observe his surroundings and […]
Early Montessori Class – next steps at Paint Pots
I’ve patiently waited for Taylan’s first words. His peers had begun to verbalise months ago and Taylan had only ever managed ‘Mummy’ and ‘Daddy’ and other nonsensical babble. This term at Paint Pots there was a particular focus on achievement and it wonderfully coincided, not with Taylan’s […]
Toddler Art and Music Class at Paint Pots
As an avid painter I was really excited about this class and not just because I’d be able to collect precious first artwork, but also because I could learn how to introduce Taylan to art in a more controlled environment, not risking a crazed toddler running riot with […]
Is this normal toddler behaviour? ‘He is going through a funny phase.’ I explain when Taylan bursts into tears for no apparent reason / hits another child / squeals at unbelievable decibels all day long. He’s been going through it for quite some time, I think to myself as he rocks side to side with […]
Sensorial Art & Music – 12 – 18 Months
As an addition to the Baby Moves & Music class, I decided to sign Taylan up for the Sensorial Art & Music sessions to fill his precious mind with as much Paint Pots goodness as possible for the term. Set in the Boltons, the class had a […]
Baby on the Move & Music – 12 – 18 months.
This delightful class was a continuation of the Baby Moves & Music sessions which we attended the previous term. The session’s format remained the same, beginning with free play. Cleverly thought out activities had been dotted around the room encouraging Taylan to explore his super […]
As a new mum I struggled; sometimes I felt totally out of my depth. I was riddled with concern and spent the few precious hours that I should have been resting, ‘researching’ reasons as to why my son, Taylan, wasn’t sleeping, what […]