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Mini Ps

If you want to meet other parents in your area and watch your child discover the joys of music, movement and make-believe, then Mini Ps is for you.

With catchy songs, fun games and colourful props our sessions are great fun for both parent and child.

Your first session is entirely FREE and there’s no obligation to attend regularly.

Choose between:

STARTERS – for babies aged 3–12 months

Music Bugs

Music Bugs – fun, friendly and interactive music classes for children aged 6 months to 4 years. Come and join us for singing, nursery rhymes, puppets, pom poms, teddies, bubbles and parachute games.

As well as being lots of fun, our classes are educational and are great for:

• Boosting language skills
• Early numeracy skills
• Developing confidence
• Gross and fine motor control
• Learning to take turns and share
• Making new friends!

Come and join our friendly franchise network running your very own preschool music business and whistle while you work! This is an opportunity for warm, vibrant, child-centred people to run a business that can be fitted in around family commitments. Ideal for mums looking to return to work once the children are at school.

For more information on Music Bugs and our franchise opportunity, call Claire on 0844 578 1010 or visit our website.

Visit our Franchise Opportunities listing here

Caterpillar Music

Colourful percussion instruments, amazing puppets, great music and weekly themes mean it’s not just the little ones who learn & have a great time, parents and carers enjoy the relaxed, friendly atmosphere.

Educational music play sessions for young babies and toddlers encourage language development, listening skills, co-ordination, confidence, social skills, an early introduction to music and much more.

* Over 100 venues across the UK & Scotland
* Classes for 0 to 4yrs
* Birthday parties & nursery sessions are also available

"The puppets and instruments are excellent. We both really enjoy coming to Caterpillar Music every week."

“ I have never been to a class like this – we have so much fun!”

Visit our website to book a FREE trial class now or call Head Office on 0870 199 9090

Fun with Music

Rhythm Time

This exciting music programme has been written by a music teacher who believes in the power and importance of music in a child's formative years. Call for a free session!!!

We offer 3 different age-appropriate courses

* Babies 0 - 15 months
* Toddlers 15 months - 3 years
* Pre-Schoolers 3 - 5 years

* Classes are all over the UK
* All class leaders are personally trained and monitored
* Recommended by health visitors
* Now taught in nurseries, reception classes and Surestart groups.

"This is the best pre-school music group I have ever been to. Thank you"

NEW Rhythm Bumps Ante-Natal Classes

Visit our website to read more about us.

Honky Tonks

Honky Tonks is a Music Group for pre-nursery Children and their parents/nannies.

Our aim is to raise your child's awareness of music, rhythm and musical instruments in a fun and friendly environment.

Honky Tonks includes: - singing to favourite nursery rhymes - action songs - playing musical instruments - developing listening skills and exploring rhythm - improving social skills.

Sessions in Radlett, Shenley, Potters Bar, Borehamwood and Bushey.

Call Debbie on 01923-857386.

Music with Mummy

What makes MUSIC with MUMMY so successful and popular?

• Learning objectives carefully selected and structured for the under fives.
• A mix of traditional and original music.
• Small intimate classes, in which these very young children gain the confidence that enables them to begin to learn.
• Our teachers are all personally selected and trained.

Our material is welcomed by SURESTART in many areas of the UK and is endorsed by health visitors, speech therapists and child care professionals everywhere.

For more information and details of classes in your area, please visit our website.

Monkey Music

Visit our Franchise Opportunities listing here

Jo Jingles

Jo Jingles classes are available throughout the country where they are well received by parents and children alike as a fun approach to pre-school education. New classes are opening all the time and we run sessions in a variety of nursery and SureStart settings throughout the country. Visit our website to find your nearest class.

Tin Pan Annie Music

Our highly regarded format, developed over 10 years, is designed to stimulate, educate and, most importantly, entertain. Classes are held on weekdays in Balham, Battersea, Clapham, Dulwich, Wandsworth, Wimbledon, Southfields and Herne Hill.

Contact us today.

Email: tinpanannie@btinternet.com

Rucksack Music Inc.

Come and enjoy a relaxed, guided musical session with small percussion instruments to experience and enjoy. Lots of singing, bashing, wriggling, stomping and good fun is to be had by all!!

All our groups are run on a 'DROP-IN' basis. NO NEED TO BOOK.

Please log onto our website (or, if any problems) contact Cathy Walker for full details of groups in the London area.

Playsongs Publications Ltd

Extensive guidance is given in our acclaimed book and CD/cass pack and hints and advice are printed in the CD/cass inserts.

Contact us for your free catalogue. Purchasing by cheque, credit card or invoice. Order by post, phone or email.

Address: Wimbish Lower Green, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 2XH
Email: sales@playsongs.co.uk

Cherwell District Council Leisure Services

• Specialised sports coaching courses.
• Star-Track Athletics.
• Easter & Summer holiday activities for 5-15 yr olds.
• Sports, arts and youth group databases.
• Contact details for play groups in North Oxfordshire.

Youth CREATE

We are a registered charity. Please log onto our website for full details or contact us on the above number.

Scallywags Mini Gym

• 6 months - walking
• walking - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years

With the exception of the 3-5 year olds session all classes are parent/carer participated. Classes cost £3.50 and fees are paid half-termly (approx 6 weeks in advance). However you can book to attend a trial session before you pay for a block.

We have classes in Tonbridge, Bexleyheath, Wilmington, Sidcup and Sevenoaks.

Scallywags also organises Birthday parties for children up to the age of 7 years.

For more information or to book a class please call Nicky Wheeler on (01732) 220463

Debutots

Baby Story Play
6 months – 2 years
Explore the magic of stories, sounds and words with your little ones in a fun, interactive class that gets you communicating imaginatively with your little ones. A must for mums who are looking for a new exciting class – no more banging the same instruments or singing the same songs…hooray!

Early Years Drama
2 years – 7 years
Our skilled practitioners transport your children into a new and exciting imaginary world each week. Guiding them through each original story creatively, your children will become the sights, sounds and loveable characters together.

Our links with the early learning frameworks make Debutots Early Years Drama a huge hit with nurseries and schools too!

Debutots also provide fabulous birthday parties: themed unique adventures through story packed with party games, imaginative play and fun!

Visit our website for full details and a class near you.

See our Franchise Opportunities listing here

Jill Bridger School of Dance

Classes in Hardwick, Cambourne, Caldecote and Cambridge.

Founded in 1988, the Jill Bridger School of Dance offers tuition in classical ballet, modern threatre dance, tap and natural movement for children from the age of two. Jill is registered with and accredited by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), the Imperial Society (ISTD) and the National Association of Teachers of Dance (NATD).

The school timetable includes ‘Melody Movement©’ classes for children aged 2 to 4. This syllabus is carefully structured to develop creativity, musicality and co-ordination with an emphasis on expression and enjoyment through music and movement.

The school encourages all children to achieve their personal best, with options to participate in examinations, competitive dance festivals and school shows.

Email: jill@danceschool.biz

Club Petit Pierrot

The children are taught through play, using a wide variety of stimulating language games and exercises, songs, dances, educational toys, stories, puppets and through role-play. The lessons are planned around a diversity of themes and projects, which are practical, interesting and great fun!

Parent and Toddler groups, After-school, Saturdays and Holiday Clubs. Small groups, excellent results, all levels, qualified and enthusiastic native French teachers. Highly recommended by BBC, Daily Telegraph, Daily Express and Time Out.

*FREE trial lesson for new children*

We also offer private tuition at your home, whether for a single child or a mini-group, and we teach in many prestigious schools in London.

Visit our website or contact us for your nearest venue.

Babysigners

We have story sacks, puppets, music and much more besides. It’s all about fun, with teachers bringing theory and theatre together in a class you and your baby will love as you explore each new adventure together. You’ll discover how you can make a visit to the park a wonderful, shared experience. For the more adventurous, there is jungle week and don’t worry, we’ll also show you signs for home and family as well as special occasions so you can share those precious times with your baby. We'll even teach you how to develop learning signs specific to your baby - a sign for a favourite toy, perhaps, or game they like to play.

The teaching approach we use is that of the leading world authority and best selling author on the subject, Dr Joseph Garcia. Not surprising really, given that Babysigners has just collaborated with Joseph to produce the first truly comprehensive guidebook to baby signing for the UK.

For information on our classes, our book or how to become a teacher please log on to our website.

Please mention All 4 Kids UK when contacting us.

Musical Bumps

Our unique, highly recommended classes are based on the Hungarian (Kodaly) method of music education and support all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Classes are carefully tailored to each stage of development and children move through the groups according to their individual needs. Our friendly and approachable teachers are extensively trained in all elements of pre-school music education and the Musical Bumps curriculum. There’s no joining fee and we offer a free trial for new families. Holiday classes and parties are also available in some areas.

Musical Bumps can also visit your nursery or pre-school: Classes are very popular – both as an activity for the children and as an opportunity for on-going professional development for staff. Not only do our classes fulfill all of the musical elements of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, but show how music can enhance every area of learning!

Visit our website for full details on classes and franchise opportunities.

The Creation Station

“The Creation Station has really helped to develop Owens skills. He is a lot more confident in what he creates and it’s given us more ideas of things to use, thank you very much, Owen and I love coming" Owens Daddy!

Using art, craft music & movement…and a little bit of magic, the children (and parents/carers!) are inspired to create their own journey of discovery. The mark making, funky objects and learning that develops is shared and enjoyed with the other children and adults. See some of our activities on our site.

‘It’s full of inventive ideas that children love to do, and I would never think of doing!’ Kylas Mummy

In a recent survey (67 parents/carers) 100% stated that their child’s concentration had increased after 5 sessions.

Discover more at:

YogaBugs - Yoga for Children

Benefits include:

• Breathing exercises improve concentration and energy levels.
• Relaxation techniques clear the mind, allowing for better memory retention.
• Postures help recharge a weak immune system and strengthen the core stabilising muscles of the abdomen and back.
• Helps to tone the body and reduce the rising levels of childhood obesity.
• Maintains a child's natural flexibility that can begin to shut down from a surprisingly young age.

Please log onto our website for further information on YogaBugs classes, birthday parties and to find a teacher in your area.

Email: info@yogabugs.com

Mumbaba Music

Toddlers, and Babies from birth, are welcomed because they love the singing so much that they forget to cry. (This has to be seen to be believed!)

We meet every week in term time, just turn up & join in the family fun, there’s no waiting list & no need to book. Pay as you go, just £3.50 per family session including free refreshments, Mumbaba Reward Card scheme and Mumbaba Birthday Club. Dads & grans are welcomed too.

Over 1,000 babies have loved Mumbaba this term so why don't you come along too?

Amanda’s Action Kids

Amanda says ‘We dance, we sing, we learn through music, but most important of all we have fun.’

“The class is a hi-energy action packed sensory extravaganza for the babies & crawlers and a fun workout for the toddlers!’ says www.netmums.com!

Amanda's Action Kids also offers parties with a difference for children aged 1-7 years and Disco Dancing parties for children aged 6-12 years. Lots of hi-energy fun, music and movement, all amazingly energetic that will keep the kids (and adults) entertained.

Mob: 07946 707695
Email: info@amandasactionkids.co.uk

Sing and Sign

Babies naturally use gestures to communicate before their first words. Sing and Sign encourages this natural gesture and shows you many more you can use with your baby. It's easy! Your baby will understand you better and can use the gestures to 'talk' to you before speech. This is known as baby signing.

Sing and Sign is recommended by experts and recognised as Britain's most popular and longest running baby signing business offering a high quality music programme developed with the help of Speech and Language professionals.

Hearing babies from as young as 7 months old can use a range of simple gestures derived from sign language in a fun and relaxed way, through action songs and nursery rhymes. Our friendly teachers run over 600 classes a week nationwide. Please log on to our website for full details.

Musical Steps

Music has been shown to have a huge impact on children's development and it's important to start as early as possible. Listening to music is good, but participating in music-making is even better. Our friendly, relaxed classes are the perfect place to do this and help develop your child's:

• creativity
• co-operation
• listening skills
• communication
• language

Visit our website to find a class near you:

Tumble Tots

With over 500 centres in the UK, Tumble Tots is designed to develop children's physical skills of agility, balance, co-ordination and climbing, through the use of brightly coloured Tumble Tots equipment. The programme is structured to develop children's positive personality traits including confidence and self-esteem.

Tumble Tots offer five different age groups from children aged six months to seven year olds. Each 45-minute weekly session is led by trained staff and is structured according to the different ages and stages of a child's development.

Tumble Tots are totally committed to building a healthier future, come and join in the fun!

Kindermusik^®

Kindermusik^® is a high quality, award winning programme enhancing all aspects of child development including social, emotional, cognitive, physical, language and musical skills and is endorsed by childhood development experts. Fun, small classes are taught by highly qualified licensed Kindermusik^® Educators nurturing children's love of music. Recognising the parent is the most important child's teacher, quality home materials including CDs, instruments and books are provided to enable the Kindermusik^® experience to continue at home.

Kindermusik^® also provides a flexible, rewarding career for those who are musical and love children.

Classes are held throughout the UK and Ireland. For more details on classes and career opportunities see the Kindermusik^® UK website.

Music For Little People

Our fun classes are full of activities designed to introduce your child to the fundamental concepts of singing, ear training, rhythm and reading. A wide range of exciting percussion instruments and colourful teaching aids are used. Music For Little People makes a significant contribution to a child’s development in all six “early learning goals” as well as being an ideal preparation for learning an instrument.

Contact us now for your FREE TRIAL CLASS.

MFLP is looking for enthusiastic teachers to fulfil demand for classes. Please contact Karen for full details.

Email: Karen@mflp.co.uk

Talking Tots

• social confidence
• listening & attention
• sharing & turn taking skills
• word meaning and vocabulary
• narrative ability (story telling)
• phonological awareness (essential for reading and writing)

There's lots of fun & action packed structured games, with exciting props, singing and rhymes. The children learn through fun games and activities.

Visit our Franchise Opportunities listing here

MAD Academy

Classes combine lively music and dance, with carefully structured learning designed for the specific age and developmental stage of your child. We help each child develop confidence, co-ordination, and social skills, whilst learning to express themselves creatively and encouraging a life long love of music and dance. Classes are run by experienced, enthusiastic, energetic and professional people with a passion for music and dance. Children are accompanied by their parent/carer which means classes are a wonderful opportunity for you to have fun with your child!

"Belinda is banging on the door of the class beforehand, she's so eager to get in and begin!" Diana Harrison, mum of Belinda (14 months).

Age groups

• Babies (from 3 months) to Crawlers
• Walkers to 2 year olds
• 2-4 year olds

If there are currently no classes in your area and you would like to become the provider, then check out our Franchise Opportunities listing here

Sign & Rhyme and Funky Monkeys

Web: www.sign-rhyme.co.uk

Funky Monkeys
Come and meet Funky Monkey for‘A Merry Mix of Music and Movement’ – Traditional and modern songs and nursery rhymes, stories, instruments, puppets and more all wrapped up into 45 minutes of fun and fantasy for 0-4 year olds.

Web: www.whosafunkymonkey.co.uk

For information on either of the above, please call Katie on 07866 510 289

Dancingtots

For older children dancingtots sister company dancingkidz offers ballet classes for children age 3-5 years, more details can be located on our website.