Toddler classes?

[jojomo]

Hi,

Am looking for some opinions please - am thinking about running some toddler 'classes' based on what my little boy loves to do which is to play with beanbags and balls. I'm an ex primary school teacher and know lots of games we could play using colours, shapes and things so it could help with ;lots of developmental areas. I don't want to make huge profits or anything, am just at a loose end now my ds is in nursery 2 days a week. Is this sort of thing in demand? Does anyone have any advice? I guess I would need insurance. Do I have to be a 'expert' type person to do this sort of thing? There are lots of music and art classes in my local area but not much else...

Thanks in advance for any replies!

sounds interesting, my son would probadly like it some weeks and refuse to join in others- just like he does with ballet. have you considered " trying it out" with some sessions at toddler groups?

I don;t mind paying 4 quid for a dance or swim "class" I did decide that 6 quid for gym tots was too much.

Hi I run music classes for the under 5s. Things to think about are:

1. Yes you do need insurance - public liability insurance will cost you from around £80 depending on how much cover you want.

1. You don't need to be an 'expert' - most people aren't experts, especially if they're franchisees, but usually have some experience of working with children or a particular interest in their chosen field. (I, of course, am an exception as I am a musician and teacher, with early years and Kodaly qualifications )

1. Try running some taster sessions to see what works, what doesn't, and whether you do, in fact, like running toddler activity classes. It's a lot harder than most people realise - you always have to be chipper and perky, regardless of whether or not you've been up 24 times to your toddler the night before. You also have to be fit as you'll spend many hours each week lugging equipment to and from your car.