Welcome to Rhythm and Rhymers

At Rhythm and Rhymers we deliver exciting music and rhyme sessions with a difference for babies, toddlers, pre-school children and their parent or carer.

Lots of musical instruments to play, singing, dancing, rhymes and lots more exciting and surprising activities in a fun and safe environment – great fun for children and grown ups to enjoy together.

Why are musical activities good for young children?

- They give great pleasure
- They help to develop a child's ability to listen to others, take turns, share and join in with a group
- They can help children to follow rules, make decisions and accept that change can be allowed
- They develop a child's imagination
- They allow a child freedom of expression and a chance for experimentation
- They develop vocabulary and an understanding of language
- They help to develop a child's gross and fine motor skills (movement and co-ordination)
- Rhyme and rhythm aid mathematical development

Interesting Quotes

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life - Berthold Auerbach.

Not only do young children adore the repetition and anticipation of nursery rhymes but the understanding of rhyme is a key building block in learning to read.

Surestart's Birth to Three Matters framework lists sharing stories, songs, rhymes and games as key to developing listening and responding skills which help a child to become a skillful communicator.