Jo Curnow

Welcome to Little Learners West Cornwall! We run Messy Play & Mark Making classes and events across the area. We also offer Little Learners birthday parties! Please get in touch if you have any questions or scroll down to book a class!

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Hi, I’m Jo and I live in Hayle with my partner and 3 year old son and I’ll be delivering Messy Play Classes in Cornwall. These award winning classes develop your child’s mark making skills as well as their physical, emotional and social skills. Mark making is the first step towards writing and messy play is simply THE best way to learn and develop these skills!

I’m a qualified primary school teacher with over 13 years experience and still teach locally. I also have a psychology degree which I tailored to focus on childhood development and learning. I have always been passionate about learning and believe that it should be hands on, purposeful and most importantly fun!
I’m thrilled to be able to deliver Little Learner classes across West Cornwall as it will allow me to use my teaching experience, meet lots of new people and support both the children and their famiTerms and Conditionslies in any way that I can.

During my maternity leave, I met lots of new mums who are now very dear friends. I realised the importance of having a support network as a new parent/carer so my classes are not only for your child to make their mark but also a warm and welcoming space for you to bond with your child, meet new people and find support and guidance.

So, if you would like to attend a class that…

  • Supports and strengthens core muscles and develop physical skills
  • Experience new textures and explore sensory input (this can support weaning)
  • Be creative
  • Explore different media and materials
  • Engage in language development

 and so much more…then book a class now!

Parties and Events in

Throughout the year, I will also be planning Little Learner special events. Look out on social media for announcements.

You can also book your own Little Learners messy play party. You book the venue and then, after a consultation with you, I can tailor the messy play to various themes. I turn up, set up and clean up. You just need to enjoy the messy play and mark making fun! Enquiries for parties can be made here.

Parent Testimonials

Find out what people say, don’t take our word for it!

These classes are so well organised and executed. Caitlin & her team are amazing in engaging with the kids and providing new and unique ways to develop their skills through sensory play. Nellie Hall is the perfect venue too! I’m so glad we took a chance on this new program in Canberra.

We love messy play days! Our one and three year old have a ball each session and the themes are very exciting and well thought out. Would definitely recommend.

FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

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:

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

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

Classes are bookable by the Term for $240 with a 40% sibling discount or $27 for a casual class.

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