What People Say About Tiny Tots Tunes

" I’ve been taking the little boy I look after to Tiny Tot Tunes for a while now and he has just moved up to the next group. He loves coming to the group on a Wednesday morning and joins in with the actions to the songs.

He gets really excited when he recognises a song. He loves all of the puppets Pippa uses and toddles over to give them a kiss and a cuddle! A fab group that we will continue going to! "

Leah, with Otto, age 16 months

February 2012

" Tiny Tots Tunes is a weekly highlight for my one-year old Beatrix... and me too - we've been attending for some months now.

Pippa makes the songs so engaging for the children and it's lovely to watch Beatrix's level of confidence grow each week as she interacts more and more with the actions and props. "

Emily, mum to Beatrix, age 1

January 2012

" My son loves attending Tiny Tots and now recognises many of the songs and copies the actions, even when sung at home. Through a great mix of traditional nursery rhymes, fun songs and lots of bouncing(!) Pippa has created the sort of class that both parents and children really enjoy. The puppets grab even the youngest's attention and the parachute and bubbles at the end always attract little hands and open mouths!

I do not know how Pippa remembers all of the children's names but it really helps the little ones and gets them excited when they are congratulated on their participation.

It is great value for such a fun time and a great opportunity for babies, toddlers and carers to meet new friends. "

Claire, mum to George, age 14 months

January 2012

" Ella loves Toddling Tots - it’s the highlight of our week. Pippa’s mix of songs, activities and puppets is pitched perfectly for this age group. We simply love it! "

Suzi, mum to Ella, age 23 months

January 2012

" My daughter, Laura, really enjoys Tiny Tots. She loves the variety of songs, the puppets (Peter Rabbit especially!) and particularly enjoys the parachute play! Pippa is excellent in leading the singing and definitely engages the babies/children with her animated personality.

The sessions have definitely helped in building Laura's confidence at moving around and Pippa really encourages her to go up and see the puppets. We look forward to giving Toddling Tots a try some time soon! "

Joanne, mum to Laura, age 20 months

" We started attending Tiny Tots Tunes on a Monday morning when Isabelle was 4 months old. Her enjoyment has grown over the weeks as she has become more aware of all the wonderful puppets that Pippa has.

I am always amazed how Pippa remembers all the names of the babies for the session and I think this helps them (and whoever brings them) to feel welcome and included.

The mix of songs, both well known and new to me, are sung with lots of enthusiasm by Pippa. The use of puppets makes the songs more accessible to the babies and Pippa often brings them round for the babies to touch the different textures and involves them in the songs.

The classes are well structured and organised. There is a good mix of repetition to help the babies recognise and learn the songs over the weeks as well as new items added.

I have particularly liked learning some new songs and have found it useful that Pippa has made suggestions about when these songs could be used at home, for example, at bath or changing times. Even my husband, who has never been able to attend the sessions, now knows the words to the frog song, which is a particular favourite!

Sadly, we can now only attend sessions in school holidays as I have returned to work. Monday mornings are not the same without Tiny Tots Tunes! Interestingly, the nursery Isabelle attends have commented on how much she enjoys the singing they do and I put this down to Pippa and her fantastic sessions. Thank you, Pippa! "

Louise, mum to Isabelle, age 7 months

September 2011

" My six-month-old and I have been attending the Harpenden Tiny Tots sessions for two months and we both absolutely love it. As soon as the singing starts, she is completely mesmorised, not only by Pippa, who is very engaging and has a fantastic ability to remember ALL the babies' names, but also by the wonderful puppets, including Toby Bear, Peter Rabbit and the fluffy red parrot.

We have learnt lots of new songs, some of which involve actions and it's great to see her recognising the tunes as we practise at home.

The sessions have a perfect mix of activities with singing, baby instruments, colourful balls and a parachute.

All in all, we both look forward to Monday mornings and it's a great way to start the week. "

Helen, mum to Lucy, age 6 months

" Emily, my 18-month-old daughter, and I really enjoy Toddling Tots. The sessions are very engaging with a mixture of singing, puppets and musical instruments to keep the toddlers entertained.

Many of the traditional children's songs and rhymes are sung as well as new and lesser-known ones which makes a nice change for both parents and toddlers. Children can go up to meet the puppets and are encouraged to move and dance around to some of the songs. Emily particularly likes the songs involving a big parachute.

The session ends with a story and each child is given a sticker to go home with which Emily loves! "

Becky, mum to Emily, age 18 months

" My 17-month-old son, Tommy, and I have been going to Pippa's Toddling Tots music classes since they started. Pippa is lovely with the children, remembering all of their names, engaging them with the huge variety of puppets she has and encouraging them to join in with the singing and dancing. When we arrive Tommy now runs straight to the stage where the puppets are waiting and starts pointing at them, eagerly awaiting the start of the class.

Pippa's classes comprise of singing nursery rhymes (both old and new), dancing/moving to the songs, interacting with the puppets and playing games with the parachute. At the end of each session she reads the children a story whilst they munch on a biscuit (another part of the class that Tommy thoroughly enjoys!) and are then each given a sticker.

It's lovely to see all the children participating, which can only be put down to Pippa's natural rapport with the kids. "

Suzanne, mum to Tommy, age 17 months

" My 1-year-old daughter loves Tiny Tots - it is a very creative and great fun singing class, using puppets (and other surprises!) which really captivates the children. It is very well facilitated by Pippa who clearly loves what she is doing and is excellent at engaging the class.

Having enjoyed the baby classes so much, I have also taken my 2-and-a-half-year-old son with my daughter to Toddling Tots which was also a hit. "

Susie, mum to Evie, age 12 months, and Miles, age 2

August 2010

" Annabelle (19 months) and I have been coming to Toddling Tots for several weeks now. Annabelle can be quite shy but coming to these sessions really seems to have developed her confidence.

Pippa is really approachable and I think the consistent structure of the sessions, along with the familiar songs, helps Annabelle to know what to expect. She now sings along a bit, joins in with some of the actions and seems to really enjoy herself.

Pippa has also introduced us to lots of new songs which makes for some variety! The constant use of actions, as well as puppets, instruments and other exciting things means that Pippa really captures Annabelle’s interest throughout the whole session.

The story and stickers at the end finish the session off brilliantly and the sticker is always a talking point on the way home! "

Abi, mum to Annabelle, age 19 months

July 2010

" A fantastic fun group for my little girl and me to enjoy together! She squeaks along to the songs and really enjoys experimenting with the musical instruments - but her favourites are the puppets, especially the big red noisey parrot!

A great way for a busy mum to have some time-out with her little one. "

Tara, mum to Molly, age 9 months