Every day at Monkey Puzzle is full of new things to try. Our extra-curricular activities aren’t extras tacked onto the side they’re stitched right through the week, giving every child the chance to sing, stretch, cook, build, explore and discover.
Each session is shaped around the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Curiosity Approach, so play always has a purpose. Children build confidence, coordination, language and social skills almost without realising they’re learning. Sessions are gentle enough for our youngest babies and lively enough to keep older preschoolers fully engaged.
We work with trusted specialists qualified musical theatre teachers, yoga instructors, sports coaches and language tutors who visit each week to lead their sessions. Every child gets a turn, and every age group has something tailored to where they are.
Our Programme Of Activities
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Music and Movement Mondays
Sing and dance into the week by exploring music in lots of fun ways.
Kickstarting the week is all about movement – moving through dance, music and active games with Molly Moocow! These sessions provide a vibrant theme based curriculum that includes music, movement, singing, drama, stories and role play. Listening to and participating in music and movement stimulates children’s senses and every element of these structured sessions are designed to support children with each stage of their development – in line with the EYFS framework.
With themes changing half-termly, children are challenged to use imaginative skills, develop their cognitive skills, stimulate physical movement and coordination and develop self-assurance and confidence. Singing songs, rhymes and group games also supports with social skills and confidence.
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Cooking Club Tuesdays
Sensory play with real ingredients - and a recipe for happy, healthy learners.
Tuesdays are all about getting hands on with some deli style food. Cooking with children is a simple and meaningful way to support early development, linking closely to the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Curiosity Approach. As little ones explore ingredients, they build sensory awareness, fine motor skills and early language – supporting the prime areas of development.
Older children begin to follow instructions, measure, mix and make choices, developing confidence, independence and early mathematics. These shared experiences encourage healthy eating habits and a natural curiosity about the world. When children are involved, they’re more likely to take a taste, which is a lovely recipe for happy, healthy learners. They’re always so proud of what they’ve made and we love sharing that with families too.
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Wednesdays Mini Athletics
A journey in athletic skills through play-based learning.
Jump into Wednesdays with Mini Athletics! Mini Athletics takes the children on a amazing journey in athletic movement. They are introduced to basic skills like running, jumping and throwing in a play based yet structured format.
Children are encouraged to develop athletic skills that are fundamental to their early physical development, in line with the EYFS framework. The exercises also build cognitive and social skills, preparing little ones for the early learning goals.
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Football Thursdays
Strength, teamwork and the absolute joy of being active.
Kick off your Thursday the right way! Thursday’s football sessions offer children an exciting way to build strength, coordination and practise teamwork, linking closely to the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Curiosity Approach. Through football games, drills and activities, little ones develop balance, control and spatial awareness while learning to listen, follow instructions and work together.
This child-led approach supports physical development and personal, social and emotional growth, building resilience, cooperation, and a positive attitude towards exercise – all whilst having fun.
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Izzy's Funky Fridays
Beats and rhythms you can't help but move to.
Dance into the weekend with Izzy! An active child is a happy child, and with our street dance sessions, your little one will learn through play, dance, and music, and at the same time improve vital skills which are essential to their health and development. These dance classes encourage children to express their emotions whilst experiencing an enjoyable way to learn, move and have fun.
Supporting children’s development in areas like coordination, balance, social skills, confidence and creativity – dancing into the weekend holds lots of benefits in line with the EYFS framework and Curiosity Approach. With different beats and rhythms, our children can’t help but move!
