Play & Learning together

We encourage children and carers to play together at our Stay and Plays to develop language, communication and social skills. Playing together strengthens family bonds and raises children’s self esteem. Engaging in purposeful and stimulating play also encourages children to develop positive aspirations towards learning and will hopefully lead to higher school achievement and better job prospects in later life

A variety of sand, water, paint, playdough, role play, construction, baby toys and books are available to choose from. Sensory play develops children’s understanding of the world and enables them to be creative thinkers and problem solvers.

NEW!!! Messy Mondays

If you don't want the mess at home, just bring your children along in their old clothes to Messy Mondays! Paint, Playdough, Chalks, Clay, Sand, Water & Junk Modelling both indoors and out. In our project rooms during term time at Kingsland Primary School, Bandywood Crescent, Kingstanding. 9 to 11am. Cost just 25p each. (Our rooms are situated at the left hand end of the school building behind the green canopy.)

Tuesdays are for Toddler Story Crafts.

Come and join us for stories, related crafts, songs & rhymes. FREE at Kingstanding Library every Tuesday including school holidays. 10 til 11.30am

Wednesdays offer a 'Taste for Life'

'a fun, free hands-on session with seasonal fruit and veg for parents/carers and toddlers to discover through exploration, discussion, play, songs, crafts and cookery.  We share the food we cook at the end of the session!

We never ask the children to taste things, but they often do when they see others experimenting. By discovering new foods in a playful way, children are more confident to try them without the pressure to 'eat your dinner'!

why not visit the taste for life website to find out more about this exciting project: www.tasteforlifenursery.com

In our project rooms at Kingsland School. Cost £1 per child.

Thursdays are Theatrical!

Sing along with us to familiar nursery rhymes and action songs. Experiment with musical instruments and be creative with a wide range of hand and finger puppets. Sometimes we make our own to take home! In our project rooms at Kingsland School. Cost just 25p each.

Fun Friday Stay & Plays

Held at our larger venue of St Mark's Church Centre also on Bandywood Crescent, opposite Kingsland Primary School. We have more space for a slide, bikes, prams and construction toys, in addition to the usual activities such as playdough, puzzles, cars etc. Our Toy Library is based here, so this is an ideal time to borrow FREE toys to see you through the coming weekend. Cost for Stay & Play is £1.50 per family

Baby & Toddler Activity Timetable

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