**ANNOUNCEMENTS**
We are pleased to announce our new AUTUMN TERM dates will be available to book from the below dates -
Existing attendees - Saturday 15th July @ 9.00am
Wait list - Wednesday 19th July @ 10.00am
Open to all - Saturday 22nd July @ 9.00am
In the Autumn term we shall be heading down to Old Mac Donald's Farm, climbing aboard the Baby Sensory adventure boat for some water play. We have an exciting week of sparkles and multi-sensory messy play and a fabulous light show to amaze all the babies.....
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Herewith the class times and details for the Autumn Term;
Tuesdays - starting 12th September @ The Bedford in Balham
9.45am - Birth to 13 months
11:15am - 6 to 13 months
12:45pm - Birth to 6 months
2.15pm - Birth to 13 months
Thursdays - starting 14th September @ Clapham Methodist Church
11:00 - 6 to 13 months
12:30 - Birth to 6 months
14:00 - Birth to 13 months
Fridays - starting 15th September @ The Bedford in Balham
11:00 - 6 to 13 months
12:30 - Birth to 6 months
14:00 - Birth to 13 months
Classes will run for 10 consecutive weeks, ending mid / late November.
There shall be no classes scheduled the week 23rd-29th October.
The total cost for a full 10 week term is £100.
We do offer a Twin Discount - please do get in touch with us directly to book your places. The discount offer is 50% off the second baby when booking a full term.
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Space is limited as always so please secure your place as soon as possible.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
We look forward to seeing you all in our Autumn Term, Alex and Sonia Xx
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Classes at The Bedford: - Classes are held upstairs in The Ballroom of the Bedford Pub. There is plenty of room downstairs to park your pram / buggie, and just bring your little one up the stairs.
Classes at Clapham Methodist Church: - Access into the hall is on the side of the building, in Nelsons Row. There is space inside to park your pram / buggie. Doors will close promptly at 11:00, 12:30 and at 14:00 so please arrive in plenty of time.
Please note Baby Sensory Clapham cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage caused to your pram / buggie, or any other personal belongings, whilst you are attending the classes.
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FAQ's about Baby Sensory:
Is my baby too young?
It is never too early to introduce your little ones to a variety of sensory experiences.
Babies have begun learning from inside the womb already and as they come into this world they hit the ground running!
A newborn’s brain contains more than 100 billion brain cells (neurons). Some of these neurons were wired in the prenatal period for specific functions such as breathing and heartbeat. However, the majority of synaptic connections for vision, language, hearing, smell, taste, movement and learning will be formed in the first three months of life.
Stimulation from birth increases neural growth and whilst we certainly do this in our classes, it is also important to mention that touching, talking, singing, reading, smiling, signing and playing with babies from birth, nourishes the brain and develops potential for a lifetime.
Our classes provide a rich environment full of interesting sights, sounds, smells, taste, colours, textures and language, which builds a foundation that will make all subsequent learning easier.
Reference: Dr. Lin Day. Baby Sensory
What do we do in class and why have an Exploratory Play?
The structure of the class is divided into 3 parts and reason behind this is because your baby has a natural play-rest-play cycle, which lasts about an hour.
The first 25 minutes we “Say Hello to the Sun” followed by a number of stimulating activities varying from; puppet shows, baby massage, traditional rhyming and visual activities to sing and sign, texture exploring, messy play and making music (to name but a few!)
We then break for 20 minutes, where the babies can rest and explore the Exploratory Play under their own steam or Free-Flow Play.
During the Exploratory Play there are no set rules or guidelines. Your baby decides what toys interest him/her the most, how he/she explores them and how long the play will last. Free-flow play enables your baby to entertain himself/herself for short periods, which will become a beneficial life habit.
The Exploratory Play also provides a social setting for the parents. Here you can meet new Mum’s, try out equipment and materials, gain ideas for home use and spend quality time with your baby.
We then head back to the Sensory Area for the remaining 15 minutes for more stimulating activities before “Waving Goodbye”
Reference: Dr. Lin Day. Baby Sensory
