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If you’re looking for something to entertain your little one there is a huge selection of toddler and pre-schooler classes in Berkshire avaliable. Children’s classes are great not only for children but for parents too! Please click on the individual links to find out more details of each activity provider including locations, times and prices.
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Hartbeeps offers award-winning, magical music and sensory sessions for the under-fives, and is the original musical storyteller and creator of multi–sensory play for babies and young children. These ground-breaking classes began over 20 years ago and continue to lead the way innovating creative enrichment experiences for babies and their grown-ups.
Each week there is a different imaginative, interactive, and immersive theme with amazing props, parachutes, bubbles, and ending with an amazing light show. There are classes for Baby Bells (suitable from 8 weeks approx, younger babies welcome), Babybeeps (suitable for babies from 7 months approx) and Happy House (suitable for toddlers and younger siblings).
Click here to book a Hartbeeps class.
Monkey Music – Heigh-Ho for 1-2 year olds, Jiggety-Jig for 2&3 year olds, Ding-Dong for 3&4 year olds.
Monkey Music classes use music as a basis to support your child’s language, physical, social and emotional development. We do this through story telling, exploring topical subjects via songs, playing an amazing array of real musical instruments, and moving our bodies to the bear. Grown-ups make lifelong friends as well as your little ones! Your toddler benefits from attending classes weekly as we build on what we’ve learnt each week with our progressive curriculum. Your first class is free so book on for a complimentary class today! We also run workshops throughout the school holidays! Classes run in Maidenhead and Windsor. Click here to find out more.
Give your child the gift of finding joy in movement and sport in the early stages of their development. Playball is multisport and movement development programme designed by a team of child-development and movement specialists. Each session involves a variety of ball, locomotion and stability skills and games, all age-specific and most importantly SUPER FUN! Classes are small and delivered by fun and energetic coaches to ensure individual attention and engagement. Get in contact here to arrange a free no-obligation trial session.
Puddle Ducks North Hampshire and Reading
Puddle Ducks teaches children from birth to 10 years, to swim independently, confidently and to love and respect the water. Our highly trained and qualified teachers are experts at identifying children’s levels of ability and adapting activities to the individual, nurturing confidence and encouraging natural ability. Our lessons are taught in specially selected pools with limited class sizes. Classes incorporate rhyme and movement based on extensive child development research. Free trials are available.
Click here for more information.
Outdoor Classes
*Little Forest Adventures – Little Forest Adventures provides relaxed sessions for children to explore the natural environment through a wide variety of activities, at their own pace and interests. Located on the Berkshire border in Eversley. Click to book.
Little Muddy Boots – A unique gardening and nature club which promotes learning, creativity and a love of the outdoors for children aged 1-6 years. Berkshire classes are based in Bracknell, Ascot, Maidenhead, Wokingham. Click here to book sessions.
Naturally Curious Play – Woodland based play sessions for children under 5 years to play, explore and be surrounded by nature. Padworth, Reading. Click here to book.
Wild Tots, Black Park Country Park, Wexham, Join us for a morning or an afternoon of fun and adventure with your 1-5 year olds in our wonderful woodland Black Pines Camp. Click here to book.
Music Classes
Boogie Mites West Berkshire and South Oxfordshire – Early years music and movement sessions for nurseries and parent groups at community venues. Newbury, Hungerford and South Oxfordshire. Click here to book.
*Hartbeeps – Highly interactive music classes for toddlers which include their own original versions of nursery rhymes, puppet characters, dress up and lots of props. Berkshire classes can be found in Burnham, Bracknell, Wokingham, Ascot, Reading, Maidenhead, Woodley, Windsor, Newbury and Thatcham. Click here to book.
Kindermusik – These classes aim to explore creativity and enhance cognitive development through singing, dancing, and instrument play. They are based in Reading. Click here to book and for more information.
Moo Music – Interactive music classes where children can dance, play, learn and have fun! Berkshire locations include Newbury, Thatcham, Reading, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Windsor and Slough. Click here for more information.
*Monkey Music – Award winning music classes for babies and children. Maidenhead and Windsor. Click here for more information.
Showstopper Tots – Musical Theatre classes for Toddlers and Pre-School ages. For children aged 18 months – 4.5 years. Classes take place in Maidenhead and Windsor. Click here for details.
Tiny Tunes – Tiny Tunes provide preschool pay as you go music and dance classes in Binfield for 3 months to 5 year olds. They also provide Nursery sessions as well as Parties. Classes are in The Binfield Club. You can find out more here.
Active Classes
Gym and Trampolining
*Gymfinity Kids, At Gymfinity Kids we host weekly classes for children of all levels, from babies to 16 years. Classes are in Bracknell and Reading. Click here for more information. Use code BERKMUMMIES30 for £30 off your joining fee. Click here for more information.
*RAW Gymnastics in Woodley offer RAW Rollers a gymnastics class for pre-schoolers, where the children learn the basic gymnastic shapes and have fun! There is also RAW Wrigglers a fun gymnastics class for 18 months – 3 years old. Then RAW Foundations for 4 -7 year olds. Click for more details.
Airbourne Gymnastics – Aim to enhance children’s development from as soon as they start to walk, all the way through to adulthood. They pride themselves on being an inclusive, yet progressive club, welcoming children of all abilities to develop through fun activities in a safe environment. Classes are based in Maidenhead. Click here to find their list of classes.
Tumble Tots – Designed to develop children’s physical skills of agility, balance, co-ordination and climbing, through the use of brightly coloured Tumble Tots equipment. Berkshire classes are in Winnersh, Woodley, Wokingham, Finchampstead and Maidenhead. Click here for more information.
*The Little Gym Windsor – The Little Gym Windsor offers a diverse line up of classes, camps and parties filled with gymnastics, movement, music, learning and laughter. They gym is based in Windsor. Click here to find their full schedule of classes.
Bracknell Trampoline Centre – Run pre-school trampoline sessions as well as free play sessions in the holidays. Based in Bracknell. Click here for more details.
Swimming
*Puddle Ducks – Puddle Ducks teaches children from birth to 10 years, to swim independently, confidently and to love and respect the water. Click here for more information.
Waterbabies – Berkshire classes are in Ascot, Bracknell, Wokingham and Maidenhead. Click here for more information.
Frogs and Friends Swimming – A swim school specialist with over 60 years of experience. Berkshire classes are based in Ascot and Englefield Green. Click here to find out more.
Swimkidz – Swimming Lessons for Toddlers. Reading and Woodley, Slough, Maidenhead, Bagshot. Click here for more details.
Turtle Tots Swimming – Teach swimming and water safety skills for young children. Classes are based in Reading and Woodley. Click here to find your local lesson.
Football and Rugby
Rugby Tots – Specifically designed rugby programmes for different age groups focusing on energy, enthusiasm and excitement. Classes are located in Bracknell, Maidenhead, Windsor, Wokingham, Newbury, Pangbourne, Reading. Click here to find a class near you.
Scrumys – Use the unique values of Rugby – respect, discipline and fun, to introduce younger girls and boys to sport. They run classes throughout Berkshire. Visit the website to find your nearest class.
Just Play Sports – Teaching your little ones the ABCs – Agility, balance and co-ordination. Based at different locations in Berkshire. Click here for more details.
Little Kickers – Football classes for children 18months – 8yrs. Classes are in Bracknell, Windsor, Maidenhead, Reading. Click here for more information.
Core Football Academy – A fun introduction to football for all little ones. Girls and Boys, 18months plus. Free trial.Visit the website for details.
Dance
*Baby Ballet – Make learning to dance an unforgettable and magical experience. The classes give children the chance to dance, gain confidence and shine, in a fun, caring and supportive environment. Classes are held at various locations throughout Berkshire. Click here to find a class near you.
*NVSDD – A multi-award winning Performing Arts School. Click here for more information.
Dance with Zoe – Classes take place in Earley and Binfield. You can find out more on the website.
Be Active
Active Antz, Bracknell Leisure Centre. For children age 0-5 years. Active Antz gives children and parents an opportunity to play and interact whilst having fun and developing fundamental principles. Please click here for more details or phone Bracknell Leisure Centre.
Playball – Multi-sport and movement development classes for 2-8 year olds. Click here for more information and for your local class.
Creative Classes
*Mini Food Explorers, Mondays and Wednesdays, morning and afternoon in Waltham St Lawrence for pre-schoolers. Click here for more information.
The Creation Station – Arts and crafts messy play classes for a range of ages. Click here to find the class that’s right for you.
Performance and Theatre
Steppin Out – Offer singing, dance and drama classes for children 3.5 – 17years. Lessons can be taken in Berkshire in Jazz, Tap, Singing, Musical Theatre, Ballet, Private Singing, Commercial and Street Dance. You can find out more on where the classes are and when on the website.
Sensory and Role Play
Toddler Sense – A whole new world of sensory stimulation, play, fun adventures and learning. Click here to book at your local venue.
Pop Up Play Village – Pop Up Play Village is made up of a variety of different role play areas, each filled with high quality props and dressing up kits. Designed to help children learn and develop through play. Sessions take place across Berkshire. Click here to find a play session near you.
Mixed Activity Classes
Little Leapers Play Café & Bakery is an independent and unique business that offers a mixture of EYFS structured classes, stay & play sessions and an on-site café making fresh food and baked goods daily. Visit their website for further details on the stay and play sessions.
Educational Classes
Baby College – Fun developmental classes for parents (or carers) and little ones. Classes go up to 3+ years and are based in Maidenhead, Woodley, Reading, Wokingham, Finchampstead. Click here for more details.
BilinguaSing – These unique children’s classes combine music with language learning. Click here to book.
Phonics with Robot Reg – These are fun, high-energy classes which open a world of Literacy to children and teach early phonics skills. Click here to find a class near you.
Tiny Talk – These quality classes work on developing children’s communication using action songs, stories and puppets. The classes are physical and interactive to suit developing young minds. Visit the website to find out more.
Playgroups
Click here to discover playgroups which cost £5 or less.
For more inspiration on things to do with your toddler please take a look at all the different parks, walks and soft play centres we have in Berkshire. We really are spoilt for choice when it comes to entertaining little ones!
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