THE Tower Museum has organised a four week ‘Tiny Tots’ programme for children aged 0-5 years, which will begin on Thursday 10th August.
The selection of specially tailored events and activities for young children will include; a teddy bears picnic, baby yoga, jo jingles music classes and dinosaur based activities.
Betty Doherty, Assistant Education and Access Officer at the Tower Museum said it will be an exciting and educating programme of activities for children and their parents/carers.
Speaking about what’s on offer, she added, “Museums can be an enjoyable and fun learning space, especially for the younger visitor.
“These activities will keep young children entertained while providing educational value and will provide parents and carers with an opportunity to enjoy the museum.
“All the programmes on offer are designed to encourage early years learning and development, but most of all its fun. ‘The Teddy Bears Picnic’ is a chance for children to interact with other children and use their imagination in a fun environment.
“Baby Yoga’ is an excellent programme for new mums.
“There is many benefits for both mums and babies at this class.
“Yoga provides many advances; it provides a great bonding experience with your baby, it provides a gentle exercise for both mum and baby, great for emotional well-being, it can aid digestion for babies, help babies sleep better, keeps them happy by learning techniques for repetitive, soothing motions and it establishes long-term exercise habits for babies.
“This is also a great way for new parents to meet other new parents in a safe welcoming environment.
“Doreen Laird from ‘Jo Jingles’ will offer a fun, interactive music, singing and movement class for preschool children which will be both educational and fun.
“Following the success of ‘Walking with Dinosaurs’ event which ran during the Playful Museums Programme in February, we have decided to include in this summer programme.
“During the event, children will be given the opportunity to take part in lots of dinosaur based activities within the museum, providing something for everyone in the ‘Tiny Tots’ programme.”
The Teddy Bears Picnic, for children aged 3-5 years, takes place on Thursday 10th August, from 10.30 until 11.30am. Baby Yoga, for children aged 0-1 years, takes place on Thursday 17th August from 12.15 until 1.00pm. Jo Jingles, for children aged 2-5 years, will take place on Thursday 24th August from 10.30 until 11.30am. Walking with Dinosaurs, for children aged 2-5 years, will take place on Thursday 31st August from 10.30 – 11.30am.
Each event costs £2.50 per child. Spaces will be limited, to secure a place on any Tiny Tot classes please contact Tower Museum Reception on 028 7137 2411.
All children must be supervised by a parent or adult.
For further details on the Tower Museum visit www.derrystrabane.com.
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