Bubblybub
Growing young minds through water-play, Bubblybub develops parent understanding of what they can to do provide increased learning and developmental opportunities during a child’s bath, shower and swim time: Bubblybub.
Baby Sensory
You and your baby will experience different sensory activities designed to support your baby’s sensory development every week. Held in Ngaio and Island Bay. More information here: Babysensory.
GymbaROO
Best for ages From 0 to 7 years. An instructor led gym class. BabyRoo classes help develop infants sensory stimulation through gentle movement, music, massage, tummy-time and dance. All sessions include exercise, movement, group activities, music, dance and the use of specially designed equipment. Phone (04) 233 6083 – Wellington Central (04) 470 7079 Lower Hutt.
Grubby Gators
A place to bring your babies and toddlers, where they can explore different textures, gloops and goos, in a relaxed, friendly environment. Grubby Gator’s offers sensory stimulation experiences for young minds, while also helping to develop strength and fine motor co-ordination in curious little fingers. At St Hildas Church, 35 Cruickshank Road, Upper Hutt. For more information email grubbygators@yahoo.co.nz or phone 04 550 1016 or 027 308 7049.
SPACE
SPACE (Supporting Parents Alongside Children’s Education) is a programme for first time parents with young babies hosted in playcentres.It aims to promote the value of parenthood and offers ongoing support for new families. Sessions are 2 1/2 hours long and include: opportunities for parents to meet and get to know one another; discussions and information sharing on relevant child development and parenting topics; an introduction to rhymes, music, and books for infants; and play sessions with age-appropriate equipment that supports infants’ learning and development. SPACE sessions are run by qualified facilitators, along with other professionals who come together to share their collective knowledge and experience. For more information and the details of the Wellington programmes click here: SPACE Wellington.
TALKING HANDS
Run by Molly Kelly, who is a certified teacher (through Signing Time Academy). Molly is available for workshops anywhere in Wellington with incentives for the workshop host. Cost is $10/person (minimum 4 people). Workshops run for 1 hour and you get to choose 2 out of a possible 16 topics. Email talkinghandsnz@gmail.com . More information: Talking Hands.
