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Thursday Story, Sing & Rhyme - Friars (0 to 5 years)

Free, drop-in session aimed to encourage and improved children's concentration skills.

These sessions are free to attend.  No booking is required, they are drop-in.  Please note these sessions work on a first come, first serve basis.  We will stop entry when the room reaches capacity due to health and safety.  Older siblinfs cannot attend this session.

A fun interactive session aimed to spark your childs imagination!

Benefits of attending -

  • Repetition of attending the sessions can improve childs concentration.
  • Stimulates curiosity.
  • Supports social, literacy and communication development.
  • Enhances early vocabulary and understanding.
  • Encourages development of speech, confidence and self-esteem.
  • Encourages intellectual and emotional development to help enrich your babies relationships.

Date: 1st January 2026 - 24th December 2026 Recurs weekly on Thursday.

Location: Friars Best Start family Hub Friars Primary School Constable Way Shoeburyness Essex SS3 9XX

Cost: FREE

Time: 09:30 - 11:30