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Monkey Music Baby & Toddler Classes Music Classes in Banbury, Bicester, Carterton, Chipping Norton, Deddington, Kidlington, Woodstock & Witney
Nicola Walker 01865 428420 banbury.bicester@monkeymusic.co.ukHi, my name is Nicola and I'm very excited to welcome you along one of our fun and interactive award winning music classes for babies and toddlers. Our classes include lots of singing, movement, musical instruments and much more! Your fist class is complimentary so come and join us and find out why so many of our families love our pre-school music classes!
Read more...As a teacher I taught in all years of primary school but specialised in Early Years teaching, covering nursery and reception. I found pleasure every day in watching children develop in all areas and become confident and excited learners. After having my first child I discovered the joy that comes with watching a baby develop and celebrating all of those little developmental milestones. I took my son to many baby groups but knew I had found something special when we went to our first Monkey Music class. The classes are not only energetic and fun but are also deeply rooted in child development and each class aims to develop children in three main areas: Social, Language and Physical. Not only that but they also have music at the heart of all lessons and activities.
When the opportunity arose to run Monkey Music classes, I didn’t have to think twice. I have always had a passion for music and singing, and feel very privileged to be able to bring the joy of music to children and their carers.
What do our classes offer?
Our youngest members can join our Rock ‘n’ Roll baby classes from 3 months. These classes offer a gentle introduction to Monkey Music and are a calm, engaging and nurturing experience for you and your baby. We use a selection of instruments, catchy songs and engaging props specifically chosen to stimulate your baby's senses. There is also plenty of opportunity for bonding with your baby and enjoying their smiles as they engage with other babies and listen for Monkey’s magical sounds.
At around 12 months old babies graduate and move on to our Heigh- Ho classes and following this will move on to Jiggety- Jig classes. At each stage children will enjoy a curriculum which is specifically designed for them and their level of development and packed with fun learning opportunities. They will enjoy a range of over 500 original songs, written with child development in mind. All classes include high quality props and instruments and most importantly lots of music, singing, movement and social interaction!
Monkey Music is now over 25 years old and a leading provider of baby and toddler music classes. The curriculum is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that you are really getting the most out of the precious time spent with your child.
So what’s in it for you?
Monkey Music classes for my children and many others are a highlight of the week but they aren’t just all about the babies/children and their enjoyment. Spending a 30 minute session with your child each week in an environment where you are able to focus solely on them provides a powerful and magical bonding experience. Parents and grandparents often find that they enjoy the classes just as much as the children. Singing and playing music as a group is a wonderfully social activity. Children love seeing each other joining in with the activities and look forward to seeing each other every week!
What next?
Come and join us for a complimentary first class! We offer classes in Bicester, Banbury, Charlbury, Chipping Norton, Deddington, Kidlington, Woodstock and Witney! I really look forward to meeting you soon!
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Monkey Music near you
BOOK YOUR FREE CLASS HERE!Monday
Langford Village Hall, Langford Village Community Hall, 8 Nightingale Place, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 6XX
Tuesday
Burwell Hall Witney, Burwell Hall, 357 Thorney Leys, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 5NP
Wednesday
West Bicester Community Centre, West Bicester Community Centre, Bowmont Square, Shakespeare Drive, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2GJ
Glyme Hall, Burford Road, Chipping Norton, oxfordshire, OX7 5DZ
Thursday
Longford Park Community Centre, Hobby Road, Bodicote, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 4GJ
St Hugh's Church Centre, Hensington Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1JL
Friday
Exeter Hall Kidlington, Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 1AB
Monkey Term Dates
Summer Term 2024
Term Starts:
Monday 15th April
Half Term:
Monday 27th May - Friday 31st May
Term Ends:
Friday 19th July
Bond with Baby and discover how music supports early development. This 5-part musical programme for newborns up to 16 weeks old is a mix of in-person classes and pre-recorded sessions delivered by our specially trained teachers and is designed to compliment Monkey Music's progressive 4 stage curriculum.
Each booking includes a kit bag with instruments and a sensory scarf to be used at home.
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“L absolutely loves the classes, she loves dancing along to the songs and it amazes me to see how much she has progressed from when we started to now with all the actions.Thanks for being a great teacher!
We had SO MUCH FUN at our first Monkey Music class today! My son smiled the entire time and Chloe was such an energetic and engaging teacher - we loved her!
Thanks you so much for your class! I was so impressed with the pace, creative songs and opportunity for dance and movement as well as your enthusiasm and obvious warm relationship with all the children there.
As Nicola knows, Isaac is transfixed every week (and Mummy has rather a lot of fun too!!), It's the highlight of our week!
I found it quite emotional watching Mabel join in with so much of the content and learn some new music skills alongside others as there's little opportunity to do this in the current climate. Thank you so much!
We both absolutely love it. You are a fantastic teacher and engage so well with all the toddlers, Lara is fascinated by everything you do and sing (as well as monkey).
Celebrate with Monkey and Mo!
Monkey Music parties are great fun for babies and children of all ages. Parties are tailored to suit every occasion and always include the birthday child’s favourite Monkey Music songs!
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Monkey Music holiday workshops are a popular way to keep children entertained during the holidays. Unlike our regular classes where children are strictly grouped according to age, the holiday workshops cater for a mixed age group of children.
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Monkey Music Events!
Join us at one of our Monkey Music Events and find out what happens at Monkey Music!
Since they began, in 1993, over 4.8 million classes have entertained hundreds of thousands of families across the UK!
Book your space for some magical music making with your family. Suitable for babies and young children.
Be quick! Places are limited.
The Monkey Team
Chloe Coleman
Chloe has a wealth of experience teaching children and adults of all ages. She has a passion for early years education, music and working with families. As well as teaching our Monkey Music classes Chloe is a trained singing teacher and has a beautiful voice that our families will love!
Emma Jackson-Kendall
Emma joined our team after enjoying years of Monkey Music classes with her youngest daughter and witnessing the positive effects it can have on early development and building confidence. Emma has a passion for early years education and a musical background singing in choirs.
Nicola Walker
Nicola is a former primary school teacher with many years experience in early years education. She is passionate about music and singing and how these can be used to facilitate early child development.
In addition to the above you can end your enrolment for terms of regular classes with Monkey Music on giving at least one month’s prior written notice to be received by your franchisee by 1st day of the month prior to the month your next payment is due.
For those paying termly: If you have opted to pay for classes termly this means that notice must be received by your franchisee by 1st day of the month prior to the month the next term is due to start. If you seek to terminate the contract before this date your franchisee will try to fill the place(s) you have booked with other customers but if your franchisee is unable to do so then you may not be entitled to a refund.
For those paying monthly. If you have chosen to pay monthly then notice must be received by the first day of the month prior to the month your next payment is due.
Provided your notice to terminate has been received by your franchisee by the 1st of the month before the next payment is due then the contract will end and you will not be required to pay the next payment.
Monthly payments will be due on the 1st of a month for classes booked in that month. Customers joining midway through a month will be charged for the remainder of classes in that month. Customers booking prior to the start of term will be charged for classes in the first month of booking.
Termly payments will be due on the 1st of the month that each term commences. Customers joining midway through a term will be charged on booking for the remainder of classes in that term.
Customers booking prior to the start of term will be charged for the term on the day of booking.
Rock’n'Roll: from 3 months
Heigh-Ho: from 12 months
Jiggety-Jig: 2 + 3 year olds
Ding-Dong: 3 + 4 year olds
Just as language skills are developed early in life, so is musical talent. Regardless of the level of music aptitude with which children are born, they must have formal and informal experiences in music to maintain that level of potential.
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