KatieB Kids
@katiebkids.bsky.social
Our mission at KatieB Kids is to create a daytime family, rooted in happiness, where childhood is just as it should be.
From tiny, stripy gourds to big, bumpy giants, every pumpkin tells a story through its shape, size, colour, and texture. This Halloween, our little scientists have been dissecting, scooping, and discovering what’s inside.
#reggioemilia #reggioapproach #eyfs
#reggioemilia #reggioapproach #eyfs
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
From tiny, stripy gourds to big, bumpy giants, every pumpkin tells a story through its shape, size, colour, and texture. This Halloween, our little scientists have been dissecting, scooping, and discovering what’s inside.
#reggioemilia #reggioapproach #eyfs
#reggioemilia #reggioapproach #eyfs
This week, Olivia is sharing the sign for 'cat'. For this sign, use your index and middle fingers of each hand to gesture across your cheeks to imitate whiskers.
Find more signs on our website: zurl.co/10dVZ
#inclusivecommunication #inclusiveenvironment #makaton
Find more signs on our website: zurl.co/10dVZ
#inclusivecommunication #inclusiveenvironment #makaton
October 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This week, Olivia is sharing the sign for 'cat'. For this sign, use your index and middle fingers of each hand to gesture across your cheeks to imitate whiskers.
Find more signs on our website: zurl.co/10dVZ
#inclusivecommunication #inclusiveenvironment #makaton
Find more signs on our website: zurl.co/10dVZ
#inclusivecommunication #inclusiveenvironment #makaton
🌈 Try it at home! Create your own gloop with just cornflour and water! It’s oozy, squishy, and full of sensory fun- perfect for little hands to explore textures, movement, and cause-and-effect.
#tryathome #sensoryplay #activelearning #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
#tryathome #sensoryplay #activelearning #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
October 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
🌈 Try it at home! Create your own gloop with just cornflour and water! It’s oozy, squishy, and full of sensory fun- perfect for little hands to explore textures, movement, and cause-and-effect.
#tryathome #sensoryplay #activelearning #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
#tryathome #sensoryplay #activelearning #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
This week, Amelia is demonstrating the sign for 'cold'. For this sign, make your hands into fists and quiver your arms as though you are shivering.
Find more Makaton signs on our website: zurl.co/OGwFa
#inclusiveenvironment #inclusivecommunication #makaton #reggioemilia
Find more Makaton signs on our website: zurl.co/OGwFa
#inclusiveenvironment #inclusivecommunication #makaton #reggioemilia
October 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
This week, Amelia is demonstrating the sign for 'cold'. For this sign, make your hands into fists and quiver your arms as though you are shivering.
Find more Makaton signs on our website: zurl.co/OGwFa
#inclusiveenvironment #inclusivecommunication #makaton #reggioemilia
Find more Makaton signs on our website: zurl.co/OGwFa
#inclusiveenvironment #inclusivecommunication #makaton #reggioemilia
This week, Taylor is sharing the sign for 'windy'. For this sign, hold a flat hand parallel to your face and wave it from side to side, creating a draught on your cheek.
Find more signs on our website here: zurl.co/qxFky
#inclusiveenvironment #makaton #inclusivecommunication
Find more signs on our website here: zurl.co/qxFky
#inclusiveenvironment #makaton #inclusivecommunication
September 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This week, Taylor is sharing the sign for 'windy'. For this sign, hold a flat hand parallel to your face and wave it from side to side, creating a draught on your cheek.
Find more signs on our website here: zurl.co/qxFky
#inclusiveenvironment #makaton #inclusivecommunication
Find more signs on our website here: zurl.co/qxFky
#inclusiveenvironment #makaton #inclusivecommunication
In early years, giving a child your full presence is more powerful than any toy or activity. When we truly listen, notice, and respond, children feel valued, understood, and safe to explore the world around them. 🌱
#mindfulness #PSED #eyfs #earlyyears #reggioinspired #reggioapproach
#mindfulness #PSED #eyfs #earlyyears #reggioinspired #reggioapproach
September 15, 2025 at 11:32 AM
In early years, giving a child your full presence is more powerful than any toy or activity. When we truly listen, notice, and respond, children feel valued, understood, and safe to explore the world around them. 🌱
#mindfulness #PSED #eyfs #earlyyears #reggioinspired #reggioapproach
#mindfulness #PSED #eyfs #earlyyears #reggioinspired #reggioapproach
This week, Amber is sharing the sign for 'sunshine'. For this sign, draw a circle in the air with your index finger for 'sun', and then spread your fingers out for 'shine'.
You can find more signs on our website here: zurl.co/hNNP4
#inclusiveenvironment #makaton
You can find more signs on our website here: zurl.co/hNNP4
#inclusiveenvironment #makaton
September 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This week, Amber is sharing the sign for 'sunshine'. For this sign, draw a circle in the air with your index finger for 'sun', and then spread your fingers out for 'shine'.
You can find more signs on our website here: zurl.co/hNNP4
#inclusiveenvironment #makaton
You can find more signs on our website here: zurl.co/hNNP4
#inclusiveenvironment #makaton
🟤✨ “A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood...” 🌲👣
Today’s messy play tuff tray brought The Gruffalo to life — complete with footprints, forest textures, and muddy mixtures to squish and explore!
#messyplay #tufftray #playingandexploring #TheGruffalo #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
Today’s messy play tuff tray brought The Gruffalo to life — complete with footprints, forest textures, and muddy mixtures to squish and explore!
#messyplay #tufftray #playingandexploring #TheGruffalo #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
September 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🟤✨ “A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood...” 🌲👣
Today’s messy play tuff tray brought The Gruffalo to life — complete with footprints, forest textures, and muddy mixtures to squish and explore!
#messyplay #tufftray #playingandexploring #TheGruffalo #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
Today’s messy play tuff tray brought The Gruffalo to life — complete with footprints, forest textures, and muddy mixtures to squish and explore!
#messyplay #tufftray #playingandexploring #TheGruffalo #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
This week, Katie is demonstrating the sign for 'rain'. For this sign, raise your hands with your fingertips facing each-other and the wiggle your fingers as you move your hands in a downwards motion.
For more signs, visit our website: zurl.co/NAc9o
#makaton
For more signs, visit our website: zurl.co/NAc9o
#makaton
September 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This week, Katie is demonstrating the sign for 'rain'. For this sign, raise your hands with your fingertips facing each-other and the wiggle your fingers as you move your hands in a downwards motion.
For more signs, visit our website: zurl.co/NAc9o
#makaton
For more signs, visit our website: zurl.co/NAc9o
#makaton
✨🦷Learning about dental hygiene through play helps children build confidence, independence, and healthy habits that last a lifetime. By practising with real tools and models, they discover the why and how of brushing- making dental care fun and meaningful.
August 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
✨🦷Learning about dental hygiene through play helps children build confidence, independence, and healthy habits that last a lifetime. By practising with real tools and models, they discover the why and how of brushing- making dental care fun and meaningful.
🖼️ Observational drawing helps children:
✨ Develop focus and concentration
👀 Strengthen visual perception and attention to detail
🧠 Build problem-solving and critical thinking skills
✋ Improve fine motor control and hand-eye coordination
🌱 Deepen their connection to nature
✨ Develop focus and concentration
👀 Strengthen visual perception and attention to detail
🧠 Build problem-solving and critical thinking skills
✋ Improve fine motor control and hand-eye coordination
🌱 Deepen their connection to nature
August 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🖼️ Observational drawing helps children:
✨ Develop focus and concentration
👀 Strengthen visual perception and attention to detail
🧠 Build problem-solving and critical thinking skills
✋ Improve fine motor control and hand-eye coordination
🌱 Deepen their connection to nature
✨ Develop focus and concentration
👀 Strengthen visual perception and attention to detail
🧠 Build problem-solving and critical thinking skills
✋ Improve fine motor control and hand-eye coordination
🌱 Deepen their connection to nature
Through our Mindfulness programmes, we've all learnt the importance of slowing down, being present, and focusing on emotional connection over outcomes.
#mindfulness #mindfulnessinearlyyears #emotionalwellbeing
#mindfulness #mindfulnessinearlyyears #emotionalwellbeing
August 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Through our Mindfulness programmes, we've all learnt the importance of slowing down, being present, and focusing on emotional connection over outcomes.
#mindfulness #mindfulnessinearlyyears #emotionalwellbeing
#mindfulness #mindfulnessinearlyyears #emotionalwellbeing
Mrs Murphy's hidden vegetable ragu- perfect for when your child is going through a 'picky' phase.
If you give it a go at home, we'd love to hear your thoughts- share your verdict in the comments!
#earlyyearsnutrition
If you give it a go at home, we'd love to hear your thoughts- share your verdict in the comments!
#earlyyearsnutrition
August 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Mrs Murphy's hidden vegetable ragu- perfect for when your child is going through a 'picky' phase.
If you give it a go at home, we'd love to hear your thoughts- share your verdict in the comments!
#earlyyearsnutrition
If you give it a go at home, we'd love to hear your thoughts- share your verdict in the comments!
#earlyyearsnutrition
This week, Olivia is demonstrating the sign for 'tidy up'. For this sign, mime putting a box on shelf, and bounce your hands twice more, once for each syllable of the phrase.
Find more signs here: zurl.co/5oNqf
#inclusiveenvironment #inclusivecommunication #makaton
Find more signs here: zurl.co/5oNqf
#inclusiveenvironment #inclusivecommunication #makaton
August 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
This week, Olivia is demonstrating the sign for 'tidy up'. For this sign, mime putting a box on shelf, and bounce your hands twice more, once for each syllable of the phrase.
Find more signs here: zurl.co/5oNqf
#inclusiveenvironment #inclusivecommunication #makaton
Find more signs here: zurl.co/5oNqf
#inclusiveenvironment #inclusivecommunication #makaton
Our bubble tube offers a calming, visually stimulating experience that supports emotional regulation, focus, and sensory exploration for all children.
This inclusive resource creates a welcoming space for every child to feel safe, soothed, and engaged. 🌈🫧
This inclusive resource creates a welcoming space for every child to feel safe, soothed, and engaged. 🌈🫧
August 8, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Our bubble tube offers a calming, visually stimulating experience that supports emotional regulation, focus, and sensory exploration for all children.
This inclusive resource creates a welcoming space for every child to feel safe, soothed, and engaged. 🌈🫧
This inclusive resource creates a welcoming space for every child to feel safe, soothed, and engaged. 🌈🫧
In honour of World Friendship Day, this week Taylor is demonstrating the sign for 'friend(s)'. For this sign, simply mime shaking your own hand!
For more signs, visit our website: zurl.co/qD3Lf
#inclusivecommunication #makaton #communicationandlanguage
For more signs, visit our website: zurl.co/qD3Lf
#inclusivecommunication #makaton #communicationandlanguage
August 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
In honour of World Friendship Day, this week Taylor is demonstrating the sign for 'friend(s)'. For this sign, simply mime shaking your own hand!
For more signs, visit our website: zurl.co/qD3Lf
#inclusivecommunication #makaton #communicationandlanguage
For more signs, visit our website: zurl.co/qD3Lf
#inclusivecommunication #makaton #communicationandlanguage
A huge thank you to everyone who was part of our Summer Picnic. Oaks- we are so proud of all you’ve achieved and can't wait to see the adventures you’ll take on at primary school.
#earlyyearseducation #eyfs #startingschool #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
#earlyyearseducation #eyfs #startingschool #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
July 30, 2025 at 10:25 AM
A huge thank you to everyone who was part of our Summer Picnic. Oaks- we are so proud of all you’ve achieved and can't wait to see the adventures you’ll take on at primary school.
#earlyyearseducation #eyfs #startingschool #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
#earlyyearseducation #eyfs #startingschool #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
At KatieB Kids, every mark tells a story and every story matters.
This beautiful swirl wasn’t planned by an adult. It came from the heart of a child, for someone they love. And that’s magic!
#eyfs #earlyyearseducation #expressiveartanddesign #childledlearning #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
This beautiful swirl wasn’t planned by an adult. It came from the heart of a child, for someone they love. And that’s magic!
#eyfs #earlyyearseducation #expressiveartanddesign #childledlearning #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
July 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
At KatieB Kids, every mark tells a story and every story matters.
This beautiful swirl wasn’t planned by an adult. It came from the heart of a child, for someone they love. And that’s magic!
#eyfs #earlyyearseducation #expressiveartanddesign #childledlearning #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
This beautiful swirl wasn’t planned by an adult. It came from the heart of a child, for someone they love. And that’s magic!
#eyfs #earlyyearseducation #expressiveartanddesign #childledlearning #reggioemilia #reggioinspired
🌳Congratulations to all of our Oak children who have officially completed the accredited 'dots' mindfulness programme. We've seen huge progress in their personal development and hope they carry everything they've learnt with them to big school!
#mindfulness #dots #misp #childrensmentalhealth #psed
#mindfulness #dots #misp #childrensmentalhealth #psed
July 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🌳Congratulations to all of our Oak children who have officially completed the accredited 'dots' mindfulness programme. We've seen huge progress in their personal development and hope they carry everything they've learnt with them to big school!
#mindfulness #dots #misp #childrensmentalhealth #psed
#mindfulness #dots #misp #childrensmentalhealth #psed
✨ Why face-to-face handovers matter at KatieB Kids ✨
👂 They're personal
🤝 They build trust: These daily exchanges foster strong partnerships between families and educator
💡 They're better for your child: Verbal handovers mean more attention on your little one—not paperwork.
👂 They're personal
🤝 They build trust: These daily exchanges foster strong partnerships between families and educator
💡 They're better for your child: Verbal handovers mean more attention on your little one—not paperwork.
July 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
✨ Why face-to-face handovers matter at KatieB Kids ✨
👂 They're personal
🤝 They build trust: These daily exchanges foster strong partnerships between families and educator
💡 They're better for your child: Verbal handovers mean more attention on your little one—not paperwork.
👂 They're personal
🤝 They build trust: These daily exchanges foster strong partnerships between families and educator
💡 They're better for your child: Verbal handovers mean more attention on your little one—not paperwork.
This week, nursery owner, Katie, is demonstrating the sign for 'nursery'. For this sign, with a flat palm, make a circular motion in front of your nose and mouth, with your palm facing you.
Find more signs here: zurl.co/BqLxE
#inclusivecommunication #makaton #communicationandlanguage
Find more signs here: zurl.co/BqLxE
#inclusivecommunication #makaton #communicationandlanguage
July 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This week, nursery owner, Katie, is demonstrating the sign for 'nursery'. For this sign, with a flat palm, make a circular motion in front of your nose and mouth, with your palm facing you.
Find more signs here: zurl.co/BqLxE
#inclusivecommunication #makaton #communicationandlanguage
Find more signs here: zurl.co/BqLxE
#inclusivecommunication #makaton #communicationandlanguage
🎨 "Wow!" - that quiet moment when discovery unfolds.
At KatieB Kids, we celebrate the awe and wonder in every brushstroke!
#earlyyearseducation #eyfs #aweandwonder #interestledlearning #childledlearning #reggioemilia #reggioinspired #enablingenvironment
At KatieB Kids, we celebrate the awe and wonder in every brushstroke!
#earlyyearseducation #eyfs #aweandwonder #interestledlearning #childledlearning #reggioemilia #reggioinspired #enablingenvironment
July 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🎨 "Wow!" - that quiet moment when discovery unfolds.
At KatieB Kids, we celebrate the awe and wonder in every brushstroke!
#earlyyearseducation #eyfs #aweandwonder #interestledlearning #childledlearning #reggioemilia #reggioinspired #enablingenvironment
At KatieB Kids, we celebrate the awe and wonder in every brushstroke!
#earlyyearseducation #eyfs #aweandwonder #interestledlearning #childledlearning #reggioemilia #reggioinspired #enablingenvironment
Exploring the wonders of nature in our Forest School garden 🌿🦗 The Oak children were amazed to discover how grasshoppers make their music by rubbing their legs together!
#forestschool #outdoorlearning #learningthroughnature #activelearning #handsonlearning #reggioemilia #reggioapproach
#forestschool #outdoorlearning #learningthroughnature #activelearning #handsonlearning #reggioemilia #reggioapproach
July 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Exploring the wonders of nature in our Forest School garden 🌿🦗 The Oak children were amazed to discover how grasshoppers make their music by rubbing their legs together!
#forestschool #outdoorlearning #learningthroughnature #activelearning #handsonlearning #reggioemilia #reggioapproach
#forestschool #outdoorlearning #learningthroughnature #activelearning #handsonlearning #reggioemilia #reggioapproach
🧠🎨 "Play is the highest form of research" - Albert Einstein. This is why we enable children's imaginations to run wild and allow them time to explore new ideas through play.
#eyfs #earlyyears #learningthroughplay #childledlearning #enablingenvironment #activelearning #reggioemilia #reggioapproach
#eyfs #earlyyears #learningthroughplay #childledlearning #enablingenvironment #activelearning #reggioemilia #reggioapproach
July 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🧠🎨 "Play is the highest form of research" - Albert Einstein. This is why we enable children's imaginations to run wild and allow them time to explore new ideas through play.
#eyfs #earlyyears #learningthroughplay #childledlearning #enablingenvironment #activelearning #reggioemilia #reggioapproach
#eyfs #earlyyears #learningthroughplay #childledlearning #enablingenvironment #activelearning #reggioemilia #reggioapproach
🦶🎨 Don't limit your creativity to just your hands: mark-making with your feet can stimulate a whole new level of imagination and unlock different parts of the brain.
#markmaking #expressiveartsanddesign #physicaldevelopment #childledlearning #enablingenvironment #reggio #reggioemilia
#markmaking #expressiveartsanddesign #physicaldevelopment #childledlearning #enablingenvironment #reggio #reggioemilia
July 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🦶🎨 Don't limit your creativity to just your hands: mark-making with your feet can stimulate a whole new level of imagination and unlock different parts of the brain.
#markmaking #expressiveartsanddesign #physicaldevelopment #childledlearning #enablingenvironment #reggio #reggioemilia
#markmaking #expressiveartsanddesign #physicaldevelopment #childledlearning #enablingenvironment #reggio #reggioemilia