Monkey Music classes offer a safe, supportive and nurturing environment, where parents, carers and children meet in small groups to enjoy our interactive musical activities.
There are 4 stages of classes, each tailored specifically to support young families with babies, toddlers and pre-school children aged between 3 months and 4 years of age.
Since we began nearly 30 years ago, there have been over 2.5 million hours of Monkey Music classes and the benefits of our classes are very far reaching…
“The psychological benefits of such classes/groups to both parents and children are significant. They act as a form of crucial peer support with the added benefit of the music focus which is important for mental wellbeing. As we know, the mental health of the parents impacts the mental health and development of the child”
Monkey Music Parent and Parent-Infant Psychotherapist
Monkey Music classes for babies and toddlers are hosted by our wonderful team of Monkey Music teachers who are all fully trained to deliver our unique, educational and progressive curricula.
Join us at Monkey Music and support your child as they learn new skills in a magical, musical environment.
Book today and share precious time together with your little one - your first class is FREE!
Ages
0-12m, 1-4 Years
Categories
Toddler Group, Kids Activities and Baby Group
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Older toddlers have fun with their friends and develop a strong musical foundation for their future learning.
TIME TO SING
Songs for dressing up and telling simple stories! ‘Pretending’ is an important new area of learning as exploration and self expression builds self confidence. Through positive music interaction with each other, our toddlers are also learning important lessons about boundaries and how to handle frustration!
TIME TO MOVE
Toddlers are keen to get to know each other – bigger more exciting props such as hoops and parachute are excellent for sharing and making friends! Holding hands with partners in Monkey’s circle dances often makes the grown-ups feel very happy too!
TIME TO PLAY
Composing music is something that comes naturally to our Jiggety-Jiggers! Their strong musical foundation gives them super musical confidence. Props, images, music, stories and poems inspire our little monkeys as they create and perform their own special music.
TIME TO SLEEP
Most of our classes end with a little time for quiet reflection. Our Jiggety-Jiggers are gently reminded to practise new songs at home using some song words which may be printed from the Monkey Music Club. They may also be invited to bring something from home, to show in class the following week, as part of class topic discussions.
Our Monkey Music Jiggety-Jig classes are Stage three for 2 + 3 years old.
Older toddlers have fun with their friends and develop a strong musical foundation for their future learning.
TIME TO SING
Songs for dressing up and telling simple stories! ‘Pretending’ is an important new area of learning as exploration and self expression builds self confidence. Through positive music interaction with each other, our toddlers are also learning important lessons about boundaries and how to handle frustration!
TIME TO MOVE
Toddlers are keen to get to know each other – bigger more exciting props such as hoops and parachute are excellent for sharing and making friends! Holding hands with partners in Monkey’s circle dances often makes the grown-ups feel very happy too!
TIME TO PLAY
Composing music is something that comes naturally to our Jiggety-Jiggers! Their strong musical foundation gives them super musical confidence. Props, images, music, stories and poems inspire our little monkeys as they create and perform their own special music.
TIME TO SLEEP
Most of our classes end with a little time for quiet reflection. Our Jiggety-Jiggers are gently reminded to practise new songs at home using some song words which may be printed from the Monkey Music Club. They may also be invited to bring something from home, to show in class the following week, as part of class topic discussions.
Our Monkey Music Jiggety-Jig classes are Stage three for 2 + 3 years old.
Catchy sounds and up beat tunes for making Monkey Music!
TIME TO SING
Music and language have many things in common and Monkey’s action songs have been especially written to support your child's early language development. Colourful props aid visual memory while repeated actions reinforce a feel for the ‘steady beat’.
TIME TO MOVE
Moving and dancing freely around the room with Monkey encourages your child to express the music that they hear with their whole bodies. Exercising to music forms and strengthens neural bridges that are necessary for later learning.
TIME TO PLAY
The Monkey Music Band offers your child the opportunity to practise fine motor skills using hand held percussion instruments. Band members need a certain amount of self awareness and self discipline which comes with regular band practice!
TIME TO SLEEP
Toddlers need active time for exercise and quieter times for calmer activities. Listening is a critical life skill which we nurture with relaxing and soothing music to conclude each Monkey Music class experience.
Our Monkey Music Heigh-Ho classes are stage two for toddlers from 12 months.
Catchy sounds and up beat tunes for making Monkey Music!
TIME TO SING
Music and language have many things in common and Monkey’s action songs have been especially written to support your child's early language development. Colourful props aid visual memory while repeated actions reinforce a feel for the ‘steady beat’.
TIME TO MOVE
Moving and dancing freely around the room with Monkey encourages your child to express the music that they hear with their whole bodies. Exercising to music forms and strengthens neural bridges that are necessary for later learning.
TIME TO PLAY
The Monkey Music Band offers your child the opportunity to practise fine motor skills using hand held percussion instruments. Band members need a certain amount of self awareness and self discipline which comes with regular band practice!
TIME TO SLEEP
Toddlers need active time for exercise and quieter times for calmer activities. Listening is a critical life skill which we nurture with relaxing and soothing music to conclude each Monkey Music class experience.
Our Monkey Music Heigh-Ho classes are stage two for toddlers from 12 months.
Gentle songs and fascinating sounds nurture a lifetime of music and learning.
Time to Sing
Your baby loves the sound of your singing voice. Monkey’s gentle songs and lullabies have been especially composed for you both to share precious moments. Song words are closely linked to rhythmic body movements which relieve your baby’s digestion and any stress they may be feeling.
Time to Move
Sensory props and stimulating visual experiences encourage Rock ‘n’ Roll babies to move their bodies and make sounds with their voices – this interaction activates the brain to release chemicals that help memory.
Time to Play
Baby – friendly percussion instruments release magical sounds and captivate and enthral our Rock ‘n’ Rollers! By reaching out and grasping for the sounds your baby will be stimulating their physical and emotional development.
Time to Sleep
The more a baby is cuddled and held, the more secure and independent he will be when he gets older. Monkey’s soothing lullabies nurture a lifetime of music and are available as a digital download for you to learn and sing to your baby every day. A confident child is a musical child.
Gentle songs and fascinating sounds nurture a lifetime of music and learning.
Time to Sing
Your baby loves the sound of your singing voice. Monkey’s gentle songs and lullabies have been especially composed for you both to share precious moments. Song words are closely linked to rhythmic body movements which relieve your baby’s digestion and any stress they may be feeling.
Time to Move
Sensory props and stimulating visual experiences encourage Rock ‘n’ Roll babies to move their bodies and make sounds with their voices – this interaction activates the brain to release chemicals that help memory.
Time to Play
Baby – friendly percussion instruments release magical sounds and captivate and enthral our Rock ‘n’ Rollers! By reaching out and grasping for the sounds your baby will be stimulating their physical and emotional development.
Time to Sleep
The more a baby is cuddled and held, the more secure and independent he will be when he gets older. Monkey’s soothing lullabies nurture a lifetime of music and are available as a digital download for you to learn and sing to your baby every day. A confident child is a musical child.
Gentle songs and fascinating sounds nurture a lifetime of music and learning.
Time to Sing
Your baby loves the sound of your singing voice. Monkey’s gentle songs and lullabies have been especially composed for you both to share precious moments. Song words are closely linked to rhythmic body movements which relieve your baby’s digestion and any stress they may be feeling.
Time to Move
Sensory props and stimulating visual experiences encourage Rock ‘n’ Roll babies to move their bodies and make sounds with their voices – this interaction activates the brain to release chemicals that help memory.
Time to Play
Baby – friendly percussion instruments release magical sounds and captivate and enthral our Rock ‘n’ Rollers! By reaching out and grasping for the sounds your baby will be stimulating their physical and emotional development.
Time to Sleep
The more a baby is cuddled and held, the more secure and independent he will be when he gets older. Monkey’s soothing lullabies nurture a lifetime of music and are available as a digital download for you to learn and sing to your baby every day. A confident child is a musical child.
Catchy sounds and up beat tunes for making Monkey Music!
TIME TO SING
Music and language have many things in common and Monkey’s action songs have been especially written to support your child's early language development. Colourful props aid visual memory while repeated actions reinforce a feel for the ‘steady beat’.
TIME TO MOVE
Moving and dancing freely around the room with Monkey encourages your child to express the music that they hear with their whole bodies. Exercising to music forms and strengthens neural bridges that are necessary for later learning.
TIME TO PLAY
The Monkey Music Band offers your child the opportunity to practise fine motor skills using hand held percussion instruments. Band members need a certain amount of self awareness and self discipline which comes with regular band practice!
TIME TO SLEEP
Toddlers need active time for exercise and quieter times for calmer activities. Listening is a critical life skill which we nurture with relaxing and soothing music to conclude each Monkey Music class experience.
Our Monkey Music Heigh-Ho classes are stage two for toddlers from 12 months.
Ding-Dong children are now ready to learn to read music - this is a huge milestone and paves the way for a bright musical future!
TIME TO SING
Singing comes naturally to Monkey and his oldest friends. Everyone is invited to take the lead in singing games and to sing a solo ‘spot’ (not compulsory!). Familiar songs form the basis for vocal improvisation and encourage children to share story ideas.
TIME TO MOVE
Playing together and inventing dances is what our Ding-Dongers like to do best! Dance of the ‘Autumn Leaves’ is always a moving highlight of our Ding-Dong year!
TIME TO PLAY
Learning to read music is an integral element to each class. These clever monkeys use their new reading skills to compose and write their own music which they play with their friends.
TIME TO LISTEN
Each week the children focus on finding out more about an instrument from the orchestra. As they begin to recognise the different orchestral sounds, the children begin to express their preferences. This is excellent preparation for choosing which instrument to learn to play later on!
Our Ding-Dong classes are suitable for Stage four for 3 + 4 year olds.
Older toddlers have fun with their friends and develop a strong musical foundation for their future learning.
TIME TO SING
Songs for dressing up and telling simple stories! ‘Pretending’ is an important new area of learning as exploration and self expression builds self confidence. Through positive music interaction with each other, our toddlers are also learning important lessons about boundaries and how to handle frustration!
TIME TO MOVE
Toddlers are keen to get to know each other – bigger more exciting props such as hoops and parachute are excellent for sharing and making friends! Holding hands with partners in Monkey’s circle dances often makes the grown-ups feel very happy too!
TIME TO PLAY
Composing music is something that comes naturally to our Jiggety-Jiggers! Their strong musical foundation gives them super musical confidence. Props, images, music, stories and poems inspire our little monkeys as they create and perform their own special music.
TIME TO SLEEP
Most of our classes end with a little time for quiet reflection. Our Jiggety-Jiggers are gently reminded to practise new songs at home using some song words which may be printed from the Monkey Music Club. They may also be invited to bring something from home, to show in class the following week, as part of class topic discussions.
Our Monkey Music Jiggety-Jig classes are Stage three for 2 + 3 years old.
Catchy sounds and up beat tunes for making Monkey Music!
TIME TO SING
Music and language have many things in common and Monkey’s action songs have been especially written to support your child's early language development. Colourful props aid visual memory while repeated actions reinforce a feel for the ‘steady beat’.
TIME TO MOVE
Moving and dancing freely around the room with Monkey encourages your child to express the music that they hear with their whole bodies. Exercising to music forms and strengthens neural bridges that are necessary for later learning.
TIME TO PLAY
The Monkey Music Band offers your child the opportunity to practise fine motor skills using hand held percussion instruments. Band members need a certain amount of self awareness and self discipline which comes with regular band practice!
TIME TO SLEEP
Toddlers need active time for exercise and quieter times for calmer activities. Listening is a critical life skill which we nurture with relaxing and soothing music to conclude each Monkey Music class experience.
Our Monkey Music Heigh-Ho classes are stage two for toddlers from 12 months.
Gentle songs and fascinating sounds nurture a lifetime of music and learning.
Time to Sing
Your baby loves the sound of your singing voice. Monkey’s gentle songs and lullabies have been especially composed for you both to share precious moments. Song words are closely linked to rhythmic body movements which relieve your baby’s digestion and any stress they may be feeling.
Time to Move
Sensory props and stimulating visual experiences encourage Rock ‘n’ Roll babies to move their bodies and make sounds with their voices – this interaction activates the brain to release chemicals that help memory.
Time to Play
Baby – friendly percussion instruments release magical sounds and captivate and enthral our Rock ‘n’ Rollers! By reaching out and grasping for the sounds your baby will be stimulating their physical and emotional development.
Time to Sleep
The more a baby is cuddled and held, the more secure and independent he will be when he gets older. Monkey’s soothing lullabies nurture a lifetime of music and are available as a digital download for you to learn and sing to your baby every day. A confident child is a musical child.
Ding-Dong children are now ready to learn to read music - this is a huge milestone and paves the way for a bright musical future!
TIME TO SING
Singing comes naturally to Monkey and his oldest friends. Everyone is invited to take the lead in singing games and to sing a solo ‘spot’ (not compulsory!). Familiar songs form the basis for vocal improvisation and encourage children to share story ideas.
TIME TO MOVE
Playing together and inventing dances is what our Ding-Dongers like to do best! Dance of the ‘Autumn Leaves’ is always a moving highlight of our Ding-Dong year!
TIME TO PLAY
Learning to read music is an integral element to each class. These clever monkeys use their new reading skills to compose and write their own music which they play with their friends.
TIME TO LISTEN
Each week the children focus on finding out more about an instrument from the orchestra. As they begin to recognise the different orchestral sounds, the children begin to express their preferences. This is excellent preparation for choosing which instrument to learn to play later on!
Our Ding-Dong classes are suitable for Stage four for 3 + 4 year olds.
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