PARENT
AND CHILD GROUPS
Here is
a selection of some of the parent and child groups on offer at the Centre.
Our
timetable changes termly so don’t forget to check for updates.
GIDDY
DANCERS
A fun
music and movement session including singing, rhymes, action songs, dancing,
games and props. 18 months +.
RHYME
TIME
With
rhymes, songs, movement and rhythm, there is always something to see, hear and,
most importantly, to join in with at Rhyme Time.
LITTLE
CHEFS
This
group is aimed to give young children their first cooking experience. Learning
to cook sweet and savoury dishes as well as learning about and tasting foods
they may not have come across before.
2 yrs +
RHYME
AND SIGN
Baby
signing classes are designed for babies and toddlers up to 36months.
An
interactive play session combining action songs and nursery rhymes with
gestures from sign language. Themes revolve around relevant daily events like
getting dressed, feelings, and going places.
Provide
your child with the tools to communicate earlier with less frustration and have
fun while doing it!
5
months +
PEEP
(Peers Early Education Partnership)
This
group is aimed at parents/carers with their babies.
PEEP is
designed to strengthen the relationship between a parent or carer and their child,
so that they make the most of everyday learning opportunities. It's aimed at
babies aged between 0-12 months and involves messy play, discovering books and
enjoying songs and rhymes.
3 - 12
months
GYMKIDS
Active
fun for parents and toddlers who are walking, helps children´s physical
abilities such as balance and co-ordination through ball games, obstacle
courses etc.
walking
well- upwards
STORYTELLING
Bringing
well known stories to life with drama, music and related activities.
1NDER CLUB
Bring
your tiny babies to a play group to meet other parents, get advice from our
midwife, experience heuristic play and singing!
0 to
walking
FIRST
STEPS
Share
early years play experiences with your child and meet other parents.
2
months - 4 yrs
BABY
MASSAGE 4 week course
Baby
Massage is a great way for you and your baby to relax.
There
are many benefits to baby massage including improving your baby's circulation
and digestion. It also relieves colic, wind and reduces the discomfort of
teething pains.
The
course will able you to get a better understanding of your baby as they explore
the world through relationships with others and through their senses.
The
massage strokes are based on the guidelines given by the International
Association of Infant Massage. The strokes have elements of Indian and Swedish
massage, which combine both soothing and relaxing strokes as well as gentle
stimulating strokes, reflexology and gentle yoga movements.
10 wks
- 5 months
LITTLE
ACORNS
Exploring
the outside environment .children can learn about the impact on the
environment, the changing weather and seasons.
Activities
designed to start late winter through to late spring, observing and recording
the changes in garden life and growth.
All the
family
TODDLER
YOGA
A
session to help develop your child’s mind, body awareness and gross motor
skills.
18
months - 4 yrs
SENSATIONAL
BABIES
Giving
your tiny baby chance to explore and use their senses of touch, sight and
hearing in a calm environment. This group will provide early play
opportunities, tummy time and ideas for play at home.
8 weeks
- 6 months.
HAPPY
HANDS
A fine
motor skills group with messy play, construction toys, play dough etc. Fine
motor development and good hand eye co-ordination are vital for pre-writing.
12
months +
MAKE
& TAKE
An
early craft group concentrating on creativity, hand skills, listening skills
and communicaton.
ARTY
SMARTIES
A group
designed for exploring children´s creativity through different art materials
and activities.
18 mth
+
LETTER
PLAY
This
readiness programme prepares young children for handwriting instruction in
school.
Letter
play sessions will consist of a learning to write programme using multi-sensory
techniques and activities to improve a child’s confidence, pencil grip, body
awareness, posture, and much more!
3 years
+