Gemma's Childminding

06/02/2026

This sounds exciting!! xx

The upcoming edition of the popular children's picture book sees the introduction of Gruffalo Granny.

03/02/2026

I spent the weekend digging over the allotment!
There was a small bit to finish off so I took some help mates with me yesterday morning.

They were very helpful with their spades. They were excited by all the worms we dug up and we also saw a ladybird and a spider!!

The muddy puddles were also very appealing!!

Next step raised beds and fencing xx

02/02/2026

Our week in photos......so much going on!! Xx

25/01/2026

We have added an allotment to out setting!!

As you may have seen from our photos we dont have any green space in the garden and certainly no where to really grow anything.

I thought it would be nice for the children be able get out into a bigger space and hopefully grow something 🤞🏻

So watch this space to see how thing progress (obviously at the moment its not safe for the children to go down there just yet)

I have spent a few hours today starting to clear away the weeds.
Next step will be turning it over in preparation for raised beds to be built and for it to be fenced in xx

23/01/2026

This week has been all about 'The Gruffalo'.

We have loved reading the story.

The children have also really enjoyed all the sensory play!!

They created their own Gruffalo pictures.

Today we made Gruffalo crumble and the playdough with Gruffalo loose parts - I loved that one of children decided we should have Gruffalo burgers instead of crumble!! Xx

18/01/2026

A few photos from last week......

We spent time in the garden - exploring the mud kitchen, mark making with paint, making bubbles using a potato masher, cereal play and I am very proud that my youngest playmates can now reach the biggest chute for the balls.

We have enjoyed Caterpillar music - the theme was 'minibeasts'

There has been lots of small world play and dressing up as usual xx

11/01/2026

A massive 'Happy Birthday' to one of my playmates.

I hope she has a lovely day celebrating with her family and friends xx

10/01/2026

Well its been a busy week back after the Christmas break.....the week started with snow and its hasnt warmed up very much but the children have kept me extremely busy with one thing or another!!!

We enjoyed a snowy walk on Monday and exploring the snow in the garden on Tuesday!!

We loved our Caterpillar Music session - this week is was 'Dinosaurs, Dragons and sharp teeth!!

The children have been loving the roleplay basket - some of their combinations of outfita have been amazing - they have had tea parties, visited the doctor, popped to the shops and had sleepovers.

They have enjoyed stories, song time with the instruments, playing games and creating winter collages.
We have had lots of small world play with Noahs Ark, the trains and the car garage xx

08/01/2026

03/01/2026

Caterpillar Music Newark is starting a new session at Yarborough Leisure Centre.

We love our weekly sessions so wanted to let others know they can enjoy them too!!

✨ NEW VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT ✨
Caterpillar Music Newark is coming to 2 new venues in January.

Wednesdays at Yarborough Leisure Centre
Thursdays at Rolleston Village Hall

To celebrate, I’m offering a Founding Families – New Venue Welcome Offer for our very first families 💛

✔️ 6-week block at a special rate
✔️ Limited spaces
✔️ Designed for quality time, connection & play

To be the first to access this offer comment 'Founding' or WhatsApp me 07443 536758

Offer will be announced tomorrow, 29th December :-)