Athenry – Wednesdays – Messy Explorers (1–1.5 years) – 09:30–10:15 – Raheen Woods Hotel

👶 Messy Explorers (1–1.5 years) is a gentle, sensory-rich class designed especially for babies and early toddlers who are just beginning to explore the world around them.

✨ Each session features shared sensory trays filled with soft, calming, and taste-safe materials — perfect for squishing, squeezing, and discovering together with your little one. These moments support bonding, early motor development, and joyful exploration.

🧡 This is a slower-paced class with a cosy atmosphere and a small group size (max 8 children) to ensure a calm, connected experience for both child and caregiver.

📅 Term Details
6-week term starting Wednesday, 18 September 2025
📍 Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry
🕤 09:30–10:15

🗓 Session Dates:
17 Sept, 24 Sept, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct

Week 1 – World of Colors: Yellow Day

Explore yellow through edible sensory materials — perfect for little hands to pour, scoop, and squish.

Week 2 – Blue Dreams: Water & Sky

Explore blue with edible sensory materials — yogurt, rice, and jelly for little hands to scoop, squish, and discover a calm, sensory-rich world.

Week 3 – Touch & Feel: Exploring Textures

Oats, cooked pasta, and herbs for endless tactile discoveries.

Week 4 – Light & Reflection

Discover light and shadows with torches, shiny objects, and mirrored object — a magical sensory play session.

Week 5 – Shapes & Patterns

Stamp shapes with sponges, press playdough, and match blocks while learning simple shape names.

Week 6 – Halloween Sensory Party for Littles 🎃
Carve pumpkins with little hands, paint with yogurt, wash, and enjoy fizzy fun — a safe, tasty, and spooky sensory adventure!

🤸 1-Hour Complimentary Soft Play
After the sensory play, your child can enjoy 1 hour of soft play at KardioKids — included in your booking

Sibling discount: To receive a 50% discount on the second child, please ensure you have added two items to your cart. Then, when you enter the code SIBLINGS50 at checkout, you'll benefit from the sibling discount at the calculated price.

👶 Class Size & Drop-ins
To keep our classes calm and connected, we allow only 2 drop-ins per session. This way, everyone has the opportunity to experience the class while maintaining a gentle and nurturing group dynamic.
Drop-in spaces cannot be guaranteed — priority is always given to full-term bookings.

✨ Why Book a Full Term?
A consistent group helps little ones feel secure and supports their social, emotional, and sensory development. You’ll notice their confidence blossom each week as they return to familiar faces, materials, and rhythms.

Why Join the Wednesday Sessions? – Group Awareness & Fun 🌟
Our Wednesday sessions focus on social and group awareness while still including plenty of sensory fun:
✔ Engaging activities to build sharing and cooperation
✔ Opportunities to explore creativity together
✔ Designed for children 1-1.5 to develop confidence and social skills
✔ A calm, structured environment for learning through play
✔ A complete 2-hour family experience — including 1 hour of complimentary soft play at KardioKids, all in one place! 🤸‍♀️

🎟 Booking
Spaces are limited — secure your spot early to avoid disappointment! 💛

Trial fee will be deducted from the package price if you choose to continue.