If you’ve got a baby, toddler or pre-schooler to entertain, why not check out these new classes that are enrolling in York right now? From storytelling to Spanish, here’s a little introduction to some exciting newcomers to the York children’s classes scene.
Miss Tycal’s Magical Emporium – Storytelling and more for 3 and 4 year olds
Join Miss Tycal for inspiring storytelling, craft and imaginative play on Wednesday afternoons at Clements Hall. Miss Tycal runs fun children’s parties, too. Visit Miss Tycal’s Magical Emporium’s website
TiP Tods – STEAM fun for 18months to 4 years
Little ones explore the world of science, engineering, art, maths and technology through Technology in Play’s fun activities. Classes at Heslington Meeting Rooms, Haxby Oaken Grove Community Centre, Millfield Fitness Studios and Knavesmire Children’s Centre. Got older children? Check out their inspiring evening and weekend classes for 4+. Visit the Technology in Play website
Sing and Sign – Award-winning baby signing classes for 6 weeks to 30 months
Learn to communicate with your baby before speech with the UK’s original, award winning baby signing classes. Expect lots of songs, music, props and a very special pussy cat! There are three age-appropriate sessions, and it’s a fun and simple way to learn baby signing that you and your little one can enjoy together. Classes at Belfrey Hall, Pocklington Methodist Church, Acomb Methodist Church, St Olave Church Hall and Clementhorpe Community Centre. Mention Little Vikings for a FREE TASTER SESSION (subject to availability). Visit the Sing and Sign website
Little Cricket – Sporty fun for 2 to 4 year olds
A new fun cricket activity class for girls and boys that also incorporates the early learning goals. Classes at Huntington Memorial Hall and Poppleton Road Memorial Hall. Visit the Little Cricket website
Museum Monkeys – Free activities for under 5s at the museums
Fun sessions for under 2s (Museum Baby) and 2 to 5 year olds (Early Year Explorers) at York Castle Museum, the Yorkshire Museum and York Art Gallery. There are songs, stories, games and crafts, and it’s now free to join in (museum admission applies for adults; free for YMT Card holders). Visit the Museum Monkeys website
KidsLingo – French and Spanish classes for 18 months to 4
Children can learn French or Spanish through fun, interactive classes. Expect songs, games and stories in these interactive classes at Clements Hall on Thursdays. Visit the Kidslingo website