Sara
Hi, my name’s Sara and I am super excited to be bringing Bloom Baby Classes to Reading North and Henley :). I am a mum to two beautiful girls, Amelia & Poppy and a dog mum to our little puppy - Maui!
Before this year, I had never really attended a baby class, I was too nervous to go. What if people didn’t speak to us? What if Amelia cried the whole time? What if she needed feeding or changing? - If only Bloom had been around then.
I came across Bloom after Lockdown #3 when Poppy was 5 months old. I was really hesitant to join initially due to all the restrictions and the fact we hadn’t really left the house since she was born!
I plucked up the courage and booked on to classes in South Reading and Wokingham with Sarah and loved it from the get go. It was relaxed, fun and so welcoming, plus no one minded if any of the babies had a little moan, in fact, I think they all did at some point!
Watching Poppy develop & her confidence grow was amazing and theme time was the highlight of my week. (I’m not sure if she will thank me for all the photos when she is older though!!)
As the term went on, I found myself singing Bloom songs ALL the time (they are very catchy!) and talking to all my friends and family about Bloom.
After learning I had to return back to work full time after maternity leave, I decided to leave my career in Recruitment and embark on the Bloom Franchise. It was time to start putting my family first.
I really want to create an environment where you feel welcome, safe and there's no pressure. It will be a chance for you to bond with your baby and meet other like minded people in the local area. I will be covering the areas of Caversham, Henley, Sonning, Pangbourne and Twyford and I can’t wait to meet you :)
Our sessions are packed full of back to back activities to encourage baby's physical, emotional, cognitive and social development so your little one is constantly learning throughout the session. We explain the research and science behind each activity we do so that you understand exactly why we do it and what the benefits are for you and baby.
🐛 Caterpillar Club (6 weeks to 6 months)
A gentle baby development class with a focus on encouraging bonding with your little one. Our Caterpillar class awakens baby's first senses and stimulates in a fun, yet soothing way, using bubbles, parachutes, lights, songs, pompoms, tummy time and baby development moves, ending the class with a relaxing massage for baby to help them drift into a long nap.
🐝 Busy Bees (6 months to 15 months or until confidently walking)
A fun, lively musical baby development class encouraging fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, early language acquisition, rhythm and tempo. Building on from the gentle activities of Caterpillar Club this session uses instruments, dancing, clicking sticks, Makaton and more to bring on your baby's all round development. Please note classes are NOT suitable for proficient walkers.
With a different theme each session to explore, no week is the same! All set to our unique Bloom soundtrack 🎶