Tots Activities
Committing to early years physical development (EYPD) involves creating an environment and implementing strategies that support and promote the physical wellbeing of young children. We know that physical development during the early years is crucial for several reasons as it lays the foundation for overall wellbeing and future learning.
Physical development doesn’t just contribute to physical health but also plays a crucial role in cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Encouraging and supporting physical activities in the early years helps set the stage for a child’s overall wellbeing, relationship with activity and success in various aspects of life which is why we are so passionate about growing our Mini Mover and Tots Stay and Play programmes, and supporting the development of our future Stockport communities. You can read more about them below.
Tots activities
Mini Movers
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Mini Movers
Come and explore our popular preschool class, Mini Movers, designed for 0-5 year olds! The class is held at Brinnington Park Leisure Complex on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings during term time.
This program follows the Early Years Foundation Stage guidelines, offering a unique Award Scheme aligned with key stage 1 of the National Curriculum. Children progress through levels of movement and social skills, earning certificates and badges upon completion. The child-led play promotes development, and the first session is free for new participants.
Stay and play
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Stay and play
Our stay and play sessions provide an opportunity to meet new people and to enjoy play activities in a safe, informal and friendly atmosphere. There will be opportunities to build, read, explore, play musical instruments, race vehicles and so much more! They aren’t just a social opportunity for the little ones either, adults will be able to meet other local families and chat over a brew! Classes are term time only, and pay as you go. The sessions will also help to support children’s transition to the Early Years Foundation Stage when they start pre-school, nursery or reception class.
Current timetable:
- Mondays 1.30pm at Life Leisure Houldsworth Village
- Tuesdays 1.30pm at Life Leisure Cheadle
- Wednesdays 1.30pm at Life Leisure Brinnington Park
- Wednesdays 1.30pm at Life Leisure Houldsworth Village *NEW – Starts Wednesday 26th February*
- Wednesdays 10.30am at Life Leisure Grand Central *NEW – Starts Wednesday 6th March*
- Thursdays 1.30pm at Life Leisure Avondale
- Thursday 1.30pm at Stockport Sports Village
All sessions are £2.10 per child and include hot drinks for the adults.
Baby Splash and Toddler Splash
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Baby Splash and Toddler Splash
Our Baby Splash and Toddler Splash sessions are designed for parents/guardians to spend time in the water to increase children’s water confidence in a structured, fun play setting. Baby Splash is suitable for infants aged 0-4 years*, and Toddler Splash is for preschool children aged 2-4 years.
Sessions are available on a pay-as-you-go basis, however to avoid disappointment we recommend booking online up to seven-days in advance. First session is free for new participants!
Activities focus on water movement, safe entry, underwater confidence, and basic swimming skills. Once confident, children can progress to our Swim Tots swimming lessons.
All Baby Splash and Toddler Splash bookings can either be made in advance online through your child’s account, or directly with a member of the reception team at your chosen Life Leisure pool.
*Babies can join in as soon as parents are comfortable to bring them to the pool (before vaccinations) but please consult your midwife/health visitor about the right time to start for you and your baby.
Coming soon!
Tots Football coming soon to Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village!
Introduce your little football fans to the popular game with coach led sessions on one of our outdoor pitches. Suitable for children aged 3-4 years.
Launching w/c 3rd March with sessions available on Tuesdays and Thursdays 1.00pm – 1.45pm.
Early years resources
Nature hunt
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Nature hunt
Can you go for a walk in and around your local park or green space and see if you can feel, smell, see or hear some of the things on the below activity sheet?
Print off or take with you digitally on your phone to join in this activity in your community and engage your little ones senses.
Top tips for movement
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Top tips for movement
Top tips for supporting your babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers from Greater Sport.
12 bean bag activities
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12 bean bag activities
A lot of fun can be had with a simple bean bag! Here’s 12 fun, family games you can try at home with bean bags.
Physical activity for early years
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Physical activity for early years
Active children are healthy, happy, school ready and sleep better. Children aged one to five should aim for at least 180 minutes of exercise per day. This can be in the form of messy play, swimming, sports and many more!
Top tips for reading together
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Top tips for reading together
If you’re unsure on ways to share books with your little ones, Greater Manchester’s top tips provide suggestions and activity ideas to incorporate reading into their lives from a young age and develop a love of books.
School readiness tips
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School readiness tips
It can be tricky to know how to start preparing your child for school. Gather Movement has created 12 simple ideas for helping to prepare your child to start reception.