What makes Leo smile?
What makes Leo smile?
One of our most smiley bubs is Leo. From StarGazers to StarChasers he’s always brought so much happiness to our classes.
We spoke to Leo’s parent to find out what he loves the most about Starbubs!
"I can honestly say it was the best decision I made as a new, first-time mum to sign me and Leo up for classes."
What are some of the activities or moments in our classes that seem to bring the most smiles to Leo's face?
LIGHTS! From the first week we joined StarBubs, Leo has always been mesmerised by all the different lights that Starbubs have. He really finds it magical. When he was a baby in the stargazer class, he used to love looking up at the ceiling and seeing all the lights twinkling and now he holds the rope lights. He loves them all. The parachute activity in each class has also got to be a favourite of Leo’s (and mine!). From when I started bringing Leo at 6 weeks old, to now at 18 months old, this moment in the class you can still see his eyes light up, looking at all the equipment. The smile says it all.
Could you share a particular instance where his smile during the classes stood out to you?
The new, bigger and better bubble machine. Leo’s face lit up when he saw just how many bubbles there were!
How do you think the environment and activities in our classes contribute to his joyful reactions?
Every single week is different. It’s always something new and fun for them to explore. Lights, instruments, ball pits, bouncy castle. You name it, StarBubs classes have it. Leo has so much joy and fun in each class.
What role do you think the class leaders play in creating an atmosphere that they find so enjoyable?
The class leaders are so interactive with all the children, it makes them feel so involved and part of the class. Leo just loves watching them sing and talk and it just really makes them feel part of it all. You can see the way in which the classes are led that everyone is qualified and experienced.
Are there any themes or songs in the classes that consistently bring about smiles from him?
His favourite themes are Safari, Under the Sea and On the Farm (Sorry I couldn’t pick just one.) Leo is animal-obsessed. The songs are well-known favourites, the dress-up is just the cutest and Leo loves to point out all the animals to me and tell me the sounds they make.
How do you feel as a parent when you see your baby engaging so happily with the activities and others in our classes?
"It has done wonders for confidence and social skills even at such a young age."
It’s just the BEST feeling, seeing how happy and content Leo is at the classes. It has done wonders for confidence and social skills even at such a young age. He loves to engage with the other children and as a parent, it really is a lovely thing to see.
What advice would you give to other parents who might want to attend our classes?
Please book a trial class to see what Starbubs is about. I can honestly say it was the best decision I made as a new first-time mum to sign me and Leo up for classes. Not only was it sensory and socialisation time for him but it was also that one time in the week you knew you had something planned to meet up and engage with other parents with similar age babies.
