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Katie Cailey
Messy Play Classes
Welcome to Little Learners Stockport! We run Messy Play & Mark Making classes in Wimslow & Bramhall. We also offer Little Learners birthday parties and themed events! Please get in touch if you have any questions….
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About me
Hi, I’m Katie and I live in Stockport with my husband and our daughter. I run amazing Messy Play Classes in Stockport!
After spending 10 years as a primary school teacher, I decided to use my enthusiasm for learning and education in the early years in Little Learners classes. Seeing children having fun and learning at the same time is something that I love.
I am so lucky to find a job that I love as much as this. It is amazing that it allows me to continue my love of teaching and spend more time with my family.
Little Learners Stockport Terms and Conditions
-Parents/Carers are solely responsible for their child/children at all times during Little Learners classes; for example, although care is taken to ensure materials used are non-toxic, parents/carers should take sensible precautions to ensure that materials are not ingested.
-Please be aware that some activities involve materials which can become slippery so extra care must be taken. Children should walk around the hall and not run.
-Little Learners Stockport or any of their staff are not responsible for any loss or injury during the class.
-No refunds will be given if you cannot attend or you change your mind.
– There will be no refunds for missed classes. You will not be able to carry classes forward if they are missed. Classes cannot be transferred to another child. Only the child booked on can attend the session.
-You must declare all allergies/ relevant medical conditions during registration and keep us up-to-date should this change by emailing us at katie@littlelearnersuk.com
-Please wear old clothes that you and your child are comfortable to move about in and would not be worried about getting wet or marked. Little Learners takes no responsibility for clothes which are stained, marked or damaged.
What are the classes all about?
Little Learners is a wonderful way to engage young children and develop their physical skills such as core strength and coordination, as well as social and communication skills.
Enjoying messy play sessions helps to develop their early writing skills too. Each week we practise a different shaped mark. As the children practise making marks, we will start to show them how to form letters and numbers. This is great for getting them ready for school!
Classes are all mixed ages with activities to suit babies up to pre-schoolers. This means that they are great for siblings; we also offer a fantastic sibling discount.
My aim is that my classes are relaxed, welcoming and fun, enabling you to spend time with your child and help them to develop skills they will need for the future. In addition it is also a great place to chat and meet other parents.
Come and join in some messy play sessions in Stockport!
I look forward to meeting you and getting messy! Any questions please just ask.
“Attended the Peppa Pig messy play. Very welcoming and the messy stations were fab and the kids had a great time.”
“Absolutely fabulous first session. Well set up, very interactive. My little girl loved it.”
“We really enjoyed ourselves at Little Learners – the theme was The Gingerbread Man and there were so many different experiences for my little girl, including wet and dry sensory trays, craft, playdough, drawing, painting, slushy slime – and more! Katie had put so much care and attention into the set up, and ensured everyone was involved – such brilliant ideas for the kids to play with, and suitable for a wide variety of ages. We’ll definitely be going back for more”
“A brilliant class with lots of tactile activities including painting, foam, crafts, sand and lots more. Solomon loved it and at a great price”
“Brilliant class, will be returning!”
“Evan loved both sessions! Lovely activities and well planned! Love the links to the EYFS x”
“It’s amazing-too much fun!”
“We had lots of messy fun. Really can’t recommend this group enough. Kate is amazing. Very happy boy this morning.”
Party Packages!
Our Little Learners Parties are loads of fun!
We can tailor sessions to your child’s interests and provide a choice of resources to suit your needs and budget. We can do ‘cake smashes’ which are lots of messy fun! The party can be themed according to your child’s interests, for example, Peppa Pig, Frozen or cars and diggers.
The party room typically will be set up with (themed) messy trays, sensory play, painting and drawing stations, play dough, crafts and dance area.
Your party can be set up at a venue of your choice – we bring everything required, deliver the session and clear up all the mess afterwards – what could be better?
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we do messy play?
Messy play isn’t just about having fun (although that’s a big part of it!). It’s also a crucial aspect of children’s development.
Here’s why:
What do Classes involve?
Classes run for 45 minutes on Fridays during the school term at 9:30am and 11:00am and follow a set structure to encourage routine and some predictability for the children, this includes:
- Welcome and introduction to the weekly theme
- Unstructured play across the stations including;
- Wet messy play (e.g water, slime, chia seed, tapioca pearls etc)
- Dry messy play (e.g cereals, grains, pasta etc)
- Playdough
- Painting/Art Exploration
- Fine Motor Skills
- Colouring In
- Gross Motor Play (using the playground equipment outside)
- Pack Up and Goodbye
What are the weekly themes and term dates?
Term 3 will run from Friday 26 July to Friday 27 September 2024 at 9:30am and 11:30am.
The themes for Term 3 include:
- In The Woods
- Around The World
- Rivers & Reptiles
- Little Scientists
- Book Week
- Father’s Day
- Spring Time
- In The Kitchen
- Transport
- Favorites
What is the cost of a messy play class?
Classes are bookable by the Term for $240 with a 40% sibling discount or $27 for a casual class.
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