Jabberjacks Pre-School Classes

Jabberjacks is a learning and fun activity pre-school class which helps develop social and physical skills for children aged between 6 months and 4 years old. Using a unique combination of puppets and traditional music, against a backdrop of drama and play, Jabberjacks ensures all activities delivered in their pre-school classes are both stimulating and interactive.

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Pre-School activity classes for children 6 months to 4 years old

A unique opportunity to spend quality time with your child

Jabberjacks pre-school activity classes are delivered weekly, during term time, across local venues in your area. Aimed at pre-school aged children, they are educationally focused yet help the child’s imagination to flourish through storytelling and role play.

How can Jabberjacks benefit my child?

Whilst your child has fun enjoying the puppets, parachute, teddies, musical instruments
and so much more, they also:-

  • Develop positive social interaction
  • Increase their general knowledge
  • Engage their senses and motor skills
  • Learn about caring and sharing
  • Grow in confidence
  • Improve their concentration and listening skills

This can all be achieved through interactive tactile activities and a host of unique and sensory props and accessories.

How can Jabberjacks pre-school activity classes help me?

For grown-ups our pre-school activity classes encourage ideas and inspiration and provide that rare occasion for quality time with your child. It also provides you with the chance to meet other parents/grandparents/carers providing new social opportunities.

What happens at a Jabberjacks pre-school activity class?

Every session starts with our own “Hello Song” and ends with our “Goodbye Song” which the children learn through visiting the class every week.

All of the activities are hidden in the Jabberjacks treasure box and this is opened throughout the session by singing the ‘Jabberjacks song’ and actions. The content of the box is different every week keeping the little one’s enchanted and stimulated.

The sessions themselves follow a regular pattern with structured routines to create familiarity through repetition, although the actual puppets and props used vary weekly to maintain the child’s attention. Sessions are bright and colourful and include appropriated time for concentration, interaction and physical play.

So...find your nearest Jabberjacks pre-school activity class and be amazed as little ones discover puppets, teddies, music, stars, drama, shapes, colours, textures, sound, song and more, all hidden in the Treasure box!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does a Jabberjacks pre-school activity class last?

    A typical activity class will run for 45 minutes. However, local times may vary, particularly where a class has been specifically aimed towards a younger group.

  • Are parents expected to stay?

    Jabberjacks encourages interactive play between the child and parent/grandparents/carer and in our experience this is vital for their complete enjoyment. We commit to guiding parents/grandparents/carers through the activities to enable them to support and encourage their child during the sessions and where possible, we love to let the grown-ups have a prop too so that they can join in the fun.



  • Is it really possible to hold the attention of children at such a young age?

    With over 10 years experience delivering Jabberjacks classes, our style of interactive play alongside varied stimulating activities, introduced every few minutes, more than holds their attention. The children are eager to know what is in the Jabberjacks treasure box and by settling them down to sing the “Jabberjacks song” they soon learn the box will open.

  • My child is very shy. Will the class be too much?

    Jabberjacks classes promote a safe and friendly environment. All our class leaders are fully trained and very experienced in judging what individual children can cope with. Our aim is to keep the number of children attending our classes to a maximum of 15 to ensure a friendly atmosphere.

  • What if I have more than one child and they are different ages?

    Our aim is to make your life easier. We appreciate where you have more than one child it is difficult to juggle activities, to suit their needs. This is why we can tailor the activities within the session to accommodate all ages. Even better, we are generally able to offer discounts on the cost of more than one child from the same family and for childminders too, making it even easier to enjoy some family fun.

  • Can I come and try a session first?

    You and your child are more than welcome to come along to a class on a ‘drop in’ basis. Some classes may offer this as a trial session, others do run ‘drop-in’ classes with special offers to sign up for the term.

  • What does my child need to bring?

    They don’t have to bring anything unless they would like to bring their own favourite toy to enjoy the class too. As part of the registration you do receive a Jabberjacks T-Shirt which they are encouraged to wear to the session. This helps create a feeling of pride and belonging to the group and in turn creates a warm and safe environment for the child.

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