Sarah Cummins

Valentine Craft Day
2023-02-14 09:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Kith + Kin Studio, 33 High Street, Wetherby, Leeds, LS22 6LR, United Kingdom
We are hosting our first drop in activity day and hope you will join us.
Tuesday, February 14th, we will be hosting a drop in craft day. You will be welcome to drop in anytime between 9.30-12 & 1-3.30 and welcome to stay up to 1.5hrs from your arrival time.
£5 per child and suitable for children up to 7 years old. Activities on offer include, cards to make, rose & chocolate scented dough, sensory activities, art techniques to explore and more. We will also have valentine themed activities for you and your child to play with on our shelves.
There is limited space within the studio and ask that you leave buggies at home or outside the studio during this day.
We hope to see you there.

Story Time - The Gruffalo's Child
2023-02-07 09:30 - 11:00
One dark night the Gruffalo’s child disobeys her father’s warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist …does he? The Gruffalo’s Child is the much-loved sequel to Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s bestselling phenomenon, The Gruffalo.

Listen to the story and then explore the properties of oats and flour to make your own Gruffalo crumble, or make a paper plate Gruffalo to take home. Explore the story in the small world tuff tray or develop your fine motor skills in the owl ice cream parlour.
We are really looking forward to welcoming you to the studio.

Story Time - Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do you Hear?
2023-01-31 09:30 - 11:00
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? by Bill Martin and Eric Carle is a simple rhythmic story that introduces children to wild animals and the sounds they make: ‘Polar Bear, Polar Bear, what do you hear? I hear a lion roaring in my ear…Lion, lion what do you hear? I hear a hippopotamus snorting in my ear…’

As well as teaching children new words like roaring, snorting, fluting, braying and trumpeting – and perhaps some unfamiliar animal names too, this colourful book provides plenty of opportunity to extend children’s literacy and language skills and develop a love of books.
After the story there will be listening activities to engage with, small world animals to explore as well as sensory play and craft activities all linked to the theme of zoo animals.

Story Time - The Polar Bear and the Snow Cloud
2023-01-24 09:30 - 11:00
There was once a polar bear whose only friend was a fluffy white snow cloud.” The bear wishes and wishes for a friend. The snow cloud tries to help by making animal shapes out of snow, but they’re not real, and the little polar bear feels very alone. Just when he is about to give up …
Come and find out if Polar Bear ever finds a friend he can really play with. Then join us and explore life in polar regions, get hands on with the polar bears on their icebergs, investigate and name animals that live in cold countries. Or try your hand at fork painting a polar bear to take home.
There will be books to read, puppets to play with and frosty landscapes to explore and so come and join the fun.
We are looking forward to seeing you.

Story Time - One Snowy Night
2023-01-17 09:30 - 11:00
Percy the Park Keeper always feeds the animals in the park where he lives. But one cold winter’s night Percy discovers that his little friends need more than food and he must find a way to help them. This story is the perfect excuse to escape into a winter wonderland. Percy and his friends have been much loved by generations of children and it’s the illustrations that really make this story a winner.
Bring the story to life and develop listening skills, using our story basket full of the animals from the story and Percy himself. There will be a range of other activities, all with a winter theme for the children to explore.
Have a go at making an icicle collage, try out our new winter scented doughs, all hand made or get hands on with our snowy small word tray. All the activities on offer are open ended and can be accessed by little ones of all ages. Sessions take place in a calm, relaxed environment, where children and their carers can explore together.
So put on your hats and scarves and come and join us.

Story Time - A little bit of winter
2023-01-10 09:30 - 11:00
It is autumn and time for Hedgehog’s annual sleep. He asks rabbit to save him a little bit of winter, so that when he wakes up, he can see what it’s like. But rabbit is a forgetful animal. Will he keep his promise?
This is a lovely story about friendship and keeping promises. It also helps children to understand about hibernation and the changes the seasons bring.
After the story there will be a range of fun, multisensory activities for the children to engage with. As well as being fun, these activities support language development, motor skills, social skills and creativity.

Christmas Party
2022-12-22 09:30 - 15:30
Come and join us for our Christmas Party at the studio.
We will have songs & stories to get you in the festive mood, along with crafts and activities for you and your child to explore.
Your child will decorate their own Christmas biscuit and make reindeer food to take home.
We have 9.30am – 11am or 2pm – 3.30pm available. Space is limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
£10 per family (up to two adults + two children)

Story Time - Little Robin Red Vest
2022-12-20 09:30 - 11:00
The Little Robin Red Vest is a tale about how a kind little brown bird called Robin, who gave away all his cosy vests to his friends. When Christmas arrives he is cold and all alone until someone very special came to his rescue.
This is a beautiful Christmas tale about the joy of giving.

Story Time - Stick Man
2022-12-13 09:30 - 11:00
“Stick Man lives in the family tree, with his Stick Lady Love and his stick children three.”
After going for a jog one morning, Stick Man encounters a bounding dog, who just wants to play fetch. This sparks a series of unfortunate adventures, which lead him far from home. As the seasons pass Stick Man meets a surprising friend who might just be able to help him get home. Will he get back to the family tree in time for Christmas?
This story is such a favourite with children and adults alike. Join us and explore the text through role play, sensory and hands on experiences. Make your own Stick Man to take home and develop fine motor skills, imaginative and thinking skills through well planned activities. There may even be a visit from Stick Man himself!

Saturday Family Story Time
2022-12-03 09:30 - 2022-12-17 11:30
Join us for family story time in December.
Saturday 3/12 & 17/12 at 9.30am
£6.50 per child

Story Time - Oi! Get off our Train
2022-11-29 09:30 - 11:00
A little boy sets off on a round-the-world night train to go to dreamland with only his toy dog for company. Soon all sorts of endangered animals are asking if they can jump up and join them on their journey. This is a fun book with a serious message. it takes an ideal introduction to green issues for the youngest readers.

There will be a train set to explore, alongside different animals. Children will experiment with printing with wheeled vehicles or create their own printed trains. There will also be sorting and matching activities alongside fine motor control challenges. So, hop onboard and join the fun.

Story Time - How to Catch a Star
2022-11-22 09:30 - 11:00
Once there was a boy and the boy loved stars very much. Every night he watched the stars from his window and wished he had one of his own. One day, he decided he would try to catch a star… but first he had to think of a plan.

This is a story about possibilities and disappointments, with a great ending. For any child reading the book or listening to it being read, they will leave with the feeling that they can overcome challenges and obtain their hearts desires, making their dreams come true with determination and will power alone.
Afterwards there will be stars to catch and count, star decorations to make, painting techniques to explore and small world play to enjoy.

Story Time - Pudsey's Great Fundraiser
2022-11-15 09:30 - 11:00
Pudsey’s day of fundraising is not going as smoothly as usual. Everything he tried seemed to end in disaster but Pudsey was determined to come up with his best idea ever to raise money for Children in Need.
Pudsey’s positive attitude and kindness might just help him to stumble across his best idea yet.
Then explore the delicious lemony scented Pudsey Bear dough and cutters or make your very own Pudsey headband to wear. You could explore the Pudsey Bear sensory rice or create your own Pudsey Bear face using collage.
So, come and join all the fun and develop your early skills. We are looking forward to welcoming you.

Story Time - Ava's Poppy
2022-11-08 09:30 - 11:00
Ava is delighted when she discovers a brilliant red poppy in the middle of her yard.
She sits with the little flower in the sunny days of summer and shields it from the rain, until one day the petals start to drop and the tiny flower fades away. But when spring comes again . . . Ava is surprised anew.
This is a lovely story, written by Marcus Pfister, the author of The Rainbow Fish. It is perfect even for very young children to prompt discussions about the poppy as a symbol.
Then print a poppy of your own, or try your hand at creating your own poppy. Sensory rice will be on offer to help develop fine motor skills, as will the dough. There will also be collage and small world activities, all with a poopy theme.
So, come and join all the fun.

Story Time - Bonfire Night
2022-11-01 09:30 - 11:00
Come and sit around the camp fire with us and enjoy this week’s story.
It’s Bonfire Night and there is excitement is in the air. The box that arrived weeks before can finally be opened and a night of family fun is about to begin.
This is a simple, rhyming story about a family celebrating the joy of Bonfire Night together.

Then play in our Bonfire Night small world area or explore printing to make your own firework display, or make your own Bonfire Night collage.
There will be bonfire themed songs and rhymes to sing and sensory play to explore.
So, come and join the fun.

Halloween Party
2022-10-29 10:00 - 16:00
Come and join us for a fun filled 2hrs of games, treats, crafts, songs, stories & much more.
We encourage you to dress up and join us for our Halloween party.
We have two times available – 11am and 2pm
£10 per family tkt – includes admission for up to two adults and two children

Story Time - We are going on a Pumpkin Hunt
2022-10-25 09:30 - 11:00
We’re going on a pumpkin hunt. We’re going to find a big one. What a beautiful night! We’re not scared.
Come and join all the fun of the pumpkin hunt. Just watch out for the sticky spider’s webs, flapping bats and lots of other spooky surprises.
Then explore the pumpkin spiced scented dough and use it to mould your own pumpkin, develop motor skills and co-ordination by having a go at pumpkin hammering.
There will also be pumpkins to print and pumpkins to find and match on your own pumpkin hunt around the studio.
We are looking forward to seeing you.

Story Time - The Leaf Thief
2022-10-18 09:30 - 11:00
This is a brilliantly funny story of the seasons, written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater.
Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaves on his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel is convinced that someone has stolen them… there’s a leaf thief on the loose!
Afterwards enjoy the rich colours of autumn and explore our sensory woodland or develop finger strength and motor skill by using our autumn dough and natural leaf themed mark makers or make your own beautifully coloured leaf using colour and water to diffuse it.
So come and join us for a fun, busy morning.

Story Time - This Zoo is not for you
2022-10-11 09:30 - 11:00
It is interview day at the zoo, and the animals have set high standards for any creature wishing to join their establishment.
Then a platypus arrives at their gate. Gentle humour, rhyming text and fabulous illustrations combine to create this wonderful picture book, which highlights the importance of being open, friendly and welcoming to all.
This award-winning story is told in rhyming couplets and has beautifully, expressive illustrations. It is a pleasure to read and for everyone to enjoy.
Afterwards there will be a small world zoo to explore, animals to make and animal matching and sorting activities to undertake. So come and join the fun.

Story Time - Owl Babies
2022-10-04 09:30 - 11:00
On a tree in the woods, three baby owls, Sarah and Percy and Bill, sit and think and wait for their Owl Mother to come home.
This is a charming and reassuring tale, that has been loved by families for over twenty years.
Come and help build a nest for one of the owls to have a nap in or use collage materials to create an owl of your own or use the owls to make a number line.
Alternatively, you could use puppets and story spoons to make your own stories about owls.
We are really looking forward to seeing you.

Story Time - Rowan the Red Squirrel
2022-09-27 09:30 - 11:00
Deep in the woods, in a crooked old tree, lived two little squirrels, with Mum, who made three. Hazel was brave- a flash and a flurry, while Rowan was shy and tended to worry.
This is a lovely rhyming tale set in the Highlands of Scotland.
Afterwards explore simple paint techniques to create your own squirrel, develop fine motor control skills using acorns and undertake early counting activities.
We look forward to welcoming you.

Crèche
2022-09-24 09:28 - 2023-10-01 09:28
Our 2 hour drop-off crèche is for parents who need a little time to themselves; a hair cut, work call, gym session or just a coffee with friends…
Our highly qualified early years experts will engage your child with age appropriate activities focusing on learning through play. ​
Your little one will have an opportunity to experience activities such as, music, story time, climbing, and free-play.
18mths – 6 years

Story Time - The Very Helpful Hedgehog
2022-09-20 09:30 - 11:00
The Very Helpful Hedgehog is a gentle read, that is perfect for an autumn day.
Isaac is a hedgehog who has only ever been alone. One day, an apple falls from a tree and sticks on his back. The more he tries to get it off, the more it gets stuck. Without any friends to help him, what will he do?
Come and explore the hedgehog’s habitat and develop use of the vocabulary associated with autumn. Make a hedgehog using dough and pasta. Practise early counting skills and fine motor skills in a fun and engaging way.
We look forward to seeing you

Story Time - We are going on a Leaf Hunt
2022-09-13 09:30 - 11:00
There are lots of beautiful autumn leaves to find!
Three friends have a big adventure hiking over a mountain and through a forest to collect leaves of all kinds and colours. What will they do with all their leaves at the end of the story? Jump and play in them, of course!
This story has an easy rhyming text and fun sound effects, children will delight in this fun autumn tale. Afterwards there will be motor skills activities, along with, early number work, the opportunity further explore the story through small world play.
Come and join us.

Story Time - Little Owl's First Day
2022-09-06 09:30 - 11:00
It’s a big day for Little Owl. His first day at school. Little Owl doesn’t want a big day though. He’d rather stay at home and have fun with Mummy and Baby Owl.

But at school he gets to build a rocket, learn to fly and even makes a tiny new friend. Maybe big days spent with friends can be lots of fun after all!
This is a gentle and comforting tale about new beginnings, perfect for anyone starting school or nursery.
Come and explore the theme of owls, make your own pine cone owl, find out more about owl habitats and develop fine motor control skills.
We look forward to seeing you.

Story Time - Pirates Love Underpants
2022-08-22 09:30 - 11:00
Ahoy shipmates, this week our story is Pirates Love Underpants.
These pirates SO love underpants, they are on a special quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold, for the Captain’s treasure chest. Come and join us and find out if they are successful.
Come and explore the small world pirates and their pirate ship, play Popping Pirates. Have fun decorating your own pirate underpants to take home and develop your sensory skills in the pirate themed dough area.

Story Time - The Rainbow Fish
2022-08-15 09:30 - 11:00
The Rainbow Fish is the story of a beautiful, colorful, and shiny fish with metallic scales that lives in the sea.
Rainbow Fish loves his scales so much; he does not want to share them when asked by a blue fish. The blue fish is so hurt by Rainbow’s Fishes’ refusal to share that he no longer wants to be around him. All the other fish in the sea ignore him after this and he does not understand why.
Join us as we explore what Rainbow Fish does and how he becomes the happiest fish in the sea.
This beautiful text explore the idea of sharing and the relationship between sharing and happiness.

Montessori sessions for young children
2022-08-02 09:30 - 2022-08-30 15:00
These 2hr drop off sessions are suitable for young children aged between 2.5yrs and 6yrs.
Are you looking to support your child in their transition into school or are you wanting to utilise the summer period to help your child continue their develop in independence whilst also maintaining their passion for learning?
Is your child already at school & struggling with an area of development and would benefit from some focused sessions?
Our Montessori sessions are a perfect opportunity to support your child’s development and promote their independence whilst having fun in our beautifully prepared environment. They will also share their experience with peers and build their social development.
We have a range of appropriate Montessori materials to engage your child in activities that build their confidence, focus & concentration, hand & eye coordination, language development, motor skills and critical & creative thinking. Our Montessori and Early Years experts will be on hand to guide your child.
Please make sure you are booking the right time and date!

Story Time - Cannonball Coralie and the Lion
2022-08-01 09:30 - 11:00
Roll up, roll up, we are going to the circus in this week’s Story Time.
Coralie longs to join the circus – but the Man in the Big Hat says her tricks just aren’t good enough. With the help of her new friend, Lion, Coralie realises she’s perfect just the way she is.
This is a heart-warming story about the friendship between a girl and a lion and this quirky picture book celebrates daring to be different and the importance of standing up for yourself.
There will be clown biscuits to decorate, a small world circus to explore, popcorn sensory play and circus tricks to learn, so come along and join the fun.

Story Time - Superworm
2022-07-25 09:30 - 2022-07-26 11:00
Superworm is a hero with a difference.
Super-long and super-strong, he’s always on hand to help out all the other animals and insects – whether he’s saving baby toad from an accident or rescuing beetle from falling down a well, but when the wicked Wizard Lizard hears about Superworm’s popularity, he sends his grim servant crow to kidnap Superworm.
Come and listen to this lively, fun text and find out what happens to our brave hero, Superworm. There will be minibeasts to investigate, ‘wiggly worms’ to collect and compare the lengths of, as well as a range of other activities to develop fine motor skills, counting, pattern making and creativity.
So, wriggle over and join us.
