Last week we were lucky enough to visit Caterpillar Music for their launch in Winchester!Founded in 2001, Caterpillar Music classes use themes, colourful instruments and baby safe puppets to facilitate learning in a fun, friendly environment.
We arrived at Littleton Memorial and were met by Nicky who greeted and welcomed us in. Bright mats adorned the floor and I loved the alphabet carpet squares! A nice touch for little ones leaning their letters, we opted to sit on C for car
We started with a hello song which is repeated each week, the use of songs as signals in this way allows babies and children to become comfortable and relaxed in the class surroundings and remember what to expect from each week. Lots of smiles and waving greeted everyone as we began!The first props to appear to aid our singing adventures were the animal puppets, one for each child, carefully given out the animals were named and cuddled. Parents and children enjoyed the puppets as both were encouraged to interact and play with the aid of song. Next to jump out and play were the adorable bouncing monkeys. Who knew a cuddly monkey with a piece of elastic attached to it could be the course of such jumpy, bouncy joy!
There were singing, jumping monkeys all over the place and lots of squeals of delight as the monkeys were made to spring all over the place.
Props were handed out and collected in swiftly and the older children were encouraged to help. Boo loves tidying and enjoyed collecting all the props and helping.. including trying to prise cuddly toys out of the little ones hands... she takes tidying up very seriously...We were introduced to 'Cuddles' the Caterpillar and other furry friends as we rowed our boat, had our toes tickled and popped numerous bubbles - the full sensory experience! My particular favourite was our journey under the sea... a fabulous world created within seconds transforming the entire room by taking us below the surface of a blue lagoon and into a world of colourful textures, sparkly ribbons and fishes including ‘Nemo mummy! It’s Nemo!’. It needs to be experienced to be believed.
Nicky’s enthusiasm and bubbly personality meant the little ones were engaged from start to finish. There was a good pace to the session and great opportunities for the children to make their own decisions, I’m pretty sure Boo sampled the entire range of percussion instruments!
Care was taken to include all members of the class - even the sleeping bubbas! And Nicky was respectful of the feelings of each individual when it came to participation as she moved around the room interacting and getting to know the children during and in between the songs.We very much enjoyed our Caterpillar Music class and would highly recommend you get in touch with Nicky so you can book a trial and see for yourself! Classes take place at Littleton Memorial Hall on Friday’s at 10.15am or 11.05am or if you fancy travelling a bit further afield there are classes at Eddie Katz soft play in Newbury on a Monday which includes free unlimited soft play!
If you have any questions about Caterpillar Music please do contact them for more information. https://www.facebook.com/Cater
A final thanks to Nicky for my first baby shark experience... I’d been actively trying to avoid it but I can safely say Boo & Mummy have now fully embraced it ‘do do do do do do....’ it’s a great one to get stuck in your head during night feeds
Oh and in case you were wondering... the littlest slept allllllll the way through the class
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