Story Time Fun: Supporting Early Learning Through Play and Reading

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Course code: 6461

Parents, grandparents and carers of young children (ages between 1 – 4) are invited to join Story Time Fun, an interactive course designed to support children’s early learning, language development, and bonding through play.

when: From 06 Mar 2026 to 20 Mar 2026
Friday 10:00-12:00 3 weeks

where

Kenton Learning Centre

86 Glebe Avenue
HA3 9LF

fees

free

who

Learn Harrow

learnharrow@harrow.gov.uk

020 8204 3567

What the course is about

About the Course:

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<li>A friendly, hands-on course for parents and carers of children aged 1–4 years</li>
<li>Supporting early learning through stories, songs, poems, and creative play</li>
<li>Helping adults understand how everyday activities support child development</li>
<li>Encouraging quality time, bonding, and positive shared experiences</li>
<li>Creating simple, reusable learning resources to use at home</li>
</ul>

What Will Parents and Carers Learn?

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<li>How to support early language, communication, and listening skills</li>
<li>Ways to make story time fun, engaging, and interactive</li>
<li>How singing, rhymes, and repetition help children develop speech and memory</li>
<li>How to adapt activities for different ages and stages of development</li>
<li>How to follow children’s interests to support learning and confidence</li>
</ul>

Creative Activities Parents and Carers Will Make

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<li>A laminated placemat featuring the child’s favourite animal, TV or book character

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<li>Supports language development, naming, and conversation during mealtimes</li>
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<li>A personalised jigsaw puzzle based on favourite animals, foods, nursery rhymes, or characters
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<li>Encourages problem-solving, fine motor skills, and concentration</li>
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<li>A laminated matching game (adapted to the child’s age and ability)
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<li>Supports memory, recognition, turn-taking, and early cognitive skills</li>
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Why Joint Activities and Joint Reading Matter

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<li>Shared activities strengthen parent–child bonding and emotional security</li>
<li>Joint reading supports early speech, vocabulary, and listening skills</li>
<li>Children learn best through repetition, routine, and interaction</li>
<li>Playing and reading together builds confidence and a love of learning</li>
<li>Talking about pictures and stories supports understanding and imagination</li>
</ul>

Who Is the Course For?

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<li>Parents, carers, and guardians of children aged 1–4 years </li>
<li>Anyone looking to build confidence in supporting learning at home</li>
</ul>

Story Time Fun offers parents and carers the knowledge, confidence, and resources to support their child’s development — while enjoying precious time together through play and stories.

Who Is the Course For?

This course is for communities settling in the UK who are not English speakers, but we warmly welcome learners from all communities who want to combine creativity with language learning. This course is for adults (19+) only; adults can use our creche facilities to drop their children off whilst on the course.

Previous experience, knowledge or qualifications

None required.