Houlton

Inspiring sessions to introduce infants to the joys of gymnastics, ballet and contemporary dance

Led by professional dancer, Miss Ellie, First Steps Musical Theatre is here to help your preschooler fall in love with the magic of dance and singing.

In our energetic 30-min sessions little performers develop their musicality and rhythm, improve their coordination and balance, increase their strength and fitness, and boost their confidence.

The atmosphere is fun, positive and uplifting – and the sessions have been created especially for infants, with specific exercises to support their growing bodies and minds.

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Happy, lively music and dance classes to help them come on in leaps and bounds!

The wonderful world of Boogie Beat awaits you and your little dancer! Each class is energetic, fun and friendly, and is carefully structured to seamlessly blend learning with upbeat music and dancing.

We use catchy songs and lively stories to help children share and listen, grow and learn, developing their confidence, spatial awareness, gross motor skills and coordination skills along the way.

Mums and dads tell us that their children love singing the songs and practising the actions at home – and we love seeing the smiles on children’s faces after class. Perfect for babies to 5-year-olds.

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A safe, gentle weekly class to help your bundle of joy relax

Baby massage is a wonderful, gentle way to help a child feel loved and safe, calm and soothed.

At our weekly baby massage classes, qualified baby massage instructor, Lisa from Listening Touch Therapies, teaches some of the simple massage techniques that can aid a baby’s healthy development.

With affectionate touch and rhythmic movement, your little one is nurtured with love in a warm and comfortable space. The whole session lasts an hour.

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Fun, sing-along sessions using instruments and play, specially created for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Your cheeky monkeys are going to have so much fun at these lively 45-min music sessions!

Filled with music, play, activities, instruments and props, Cheeky Little Monkeys Music helps develop your child’s confidence and enables them to
express themselves imaginatively.

Children love the interactive songs, repetitive rhythms, dance moves and the free play at the end of the class, where they can socialise with other children their age and learn patience and taking turns.

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Fun, inspiring adventures in the fresh air exploring the beauty of the natural world

If you go down to the woods today, you’ll find plenty of mini explorers climbing, building, running and jumping into the wonderful world around them thanks to Forest School.

These engaging, creative sessions take place in nearby woods with qualified Forest School leaders. Using imaginative activities and projects, leaders spark a love of nature and the great outdoors in your child that will last them a lifetime.

One day they might be building dens or making wood art to bring home to you, the next they could be playing nature detectives and enjoying a bug hunt with their friends.

Whatever the weather, whatever the season, we’ll be out and about helping build your child’s confidence, independence, physical fitness, and wellbeing.

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Dynamic, focused sessions packed with games, stories and songs to help teach your child French or Spanish.

These informal, friendly clubs introduce children of all ages to French and Spanish in fun, creative ways to start their language learning journey and expand their horizons.

We use storytelling, drama, crafts, songs and games, as well as stimulating tasks and projects to help teach children the basics and pique their curiosity for new experiences and cultures. Giving them a headstart for school.

Inspiring, light-hearted and rewarding, Le Club Français c’est très bien!

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Bop to the rhythm with multi-sensory music classes specially created for babies, toddlers and preschoolers

Little movers and groovers will absolutely love Music Bugs. These magical
40-minute classes are filled with music fun to spark your child’s inner rock star.

We’ll sing, play, dance, bounce and rhyme to our heart’s content, using percussion instruments, play puppets, bubbles and pom poms to help your child express themselves in fun, original ways.

As well as all the music, they’ll socialise with other children their age, making friends and developing essential communication skills that’ll grow their confidence and independence.

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Cheerful songs and stories that open up a world of sound, movement and rhythm for 0 - 5 year olds

Musical Minis is here to help children enjoy music and singing simply for the love of doing it – without any pressure to become musicians! These relaxed small classes last around 45 minutes and are fun, active and inspiring, designed specifically to stimulate children’s natural curiosity in sound, movement and rhythm.

Using colourful instruments, songs, stories and music from around the world, Musical Minis enhances your child’s language and coordination skills, encourages them to meet new friends and take turns, and shows them how to express themselves creatively through music.

Fun, laid-back, social – Musical Minis is a must for babies, toddlers and
preschoolers.

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45-minutes of outstanding musical fun for preschoolers who love to rattle and roll

Rattle and Roll inspires and educates your preschooler without them even knowing! During our imaginative, stimulating lessons children enjoying singing, circle games, dancing, playing instruments, bubbles, puppets and parachute play.

Alongside the fun, they also learn about key music theory terms (like presto, largo, forte, piano) and famous composers, as well as how to clap to the beat and how to feel a pulse.

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Dynamic sporting sessions for your little champions so that they grow up to be real team players

Energetic and exciting, Rugby Tots is the perfect introduction to the game for children of all ages, from toddlers to primary schoolers.

Our fabulous energetic coaches inspire the children, creating a fun, positive atmosphere for each age group, helping kids learn how to pass, kick, catch and play as part of a team.

Each session is structured, starting with a warm-up and followed by multiple skills games and exercises, including colour recognition, counting, taking turns and working as a team.

A winning way to build confidence and self-esteem.

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Happy, sociable classes filled with yoga-inspired fun, music and movement to help their well-being flourish.

Welcome to the bendy world of Tatty Bumpkin, a loveable doll who helps little bodies grow strong and flexible and helps little minds focus. With imaginative storytelling, Tatty Bumpkin classes give children yoga skills for life.

From teaching them how to perfect their dog or snake pose to showing them how to relax and breathe, Tatty guides them through age-appropriate routines that are full of colour and creativity.

All of the classes are aligned to the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.

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Hands-on music classes led by inspiring teachers with their big bag of world percussion, puppets and props!

Saltbox Music takes your children on a musical journey around the world. Your child will love meeting our friendly puppets, Floaty the Fairy and Choppy the Karate Kid, and learning about their unique musical tastes. And they’ll go dotty for our giant shakers – The Dotty Dinosaurs – who teach little ones all about rhythm.

During our imaginative 35-minute lessons (developed specifically to reflect Early Years Foundation Stage Framework), we cover all musical genres, from Classical to Jazz, World to Rock – helping enhance a child’s listening and social skills, as well as teaching them how to use their voice expressively and creatively. Each session follows a theme, led by an experienced teacher with tambourine in hand, a warm smile, and a strong singing voice.

Best of all, the fun doesn’t stop once the session finishes because we even provide a Musician’s Manual for your little Mozarts to carry on the musical learning at home with you!

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