Read, Play, Create

Read, Play, Create Read, Play, Create is our new baby and toddler class that is designed to ignite a lifelong love of reading and creativity in young children.

Experience the magic of
reading through creativeand imaginative play. www.readplaycreate.com/west-midlands

30/11/2025

📚✨ Throwback to when Archie was “reading” The Gingerbread Man to me 🥹

His obsession with this story was real — the repetition, the rhythm, the actions… he learnt the whole thing off by heart, bless him.
But anyone who knows Archie knows he is 100 miles an hour 😂 so naturally… his reading was super speedy! 🏃‍♂️💨📖

Watching him fall in love with a book at such a young age has been one of my favourite things. And it’s more than just cute moments — early reading has huge benefits.

📚 According to UK research, children who are read to regularly develop stronger language skills, better concentration, and a richer imagination.
🌍 The more we read with them, the more they understand, the more they learn… and the wider their little worlds open up!

If you’d love to help your little one fall in love with reading through fun, sensory, story-led play — come join us! 💛
👉 Book your Read, Play, Create class here: www.readplaycreate.com

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Here’s my hot take as a teacher + parent…👇👇👇Messy play is NOT just for messy kids.It’s actually most important for the l...
29/11/2025

Here’s my hot take as a teacher + parent…
👇👇👇

Messy play is NOT just for messy kids.
It’s actually most important for the little ones who don’t like mess.

The ones who tip-toe around textures.
The ones who wipe their hands straight away.
The ones who say “no thank you” before they’ve even looked.
The ones who get overwhelmed when things feel different.

Because messy play isn’t about “mess”.
It’s about:
✨ confidence
✨ communication
✨ sensory regulation
✨ fine motor skills
✨ trying new things in a safe, supported way
✨ building resilience
✨ learning through exploration

And when they’re allowed to go at their pace — with no pressure, no judgment, just gentle encouragement — the progress is INCREDIBLE.

I’ve seen children go from refusing to touch a tray…
to pouring water on their own head a few months later 😂💛
(Parents, you know who you are!)

If you’ve got a little one who’s hesitant, cautious or unsure, I promise — they’re welcome here.
They can watch first, explore slowly, or dive right in.
All progress counts.

👉 Come and join us — walk-ins always welcome.
👉 Perfect for ages 6 months to 5 years.
👉 Rubery• Belbroughton • Bromsgrove
✨ Let’s grow their confidence together.

www.readplaycreate.com

28/11/2025

It’s not just me behind Read, Play, Create…
It’s YOU.
Your support, your children, your kind words — that’s what makes this community so special 💛

Here are just some of the lovely reviews you’ve left us on Google & Facebook.
Thank you for being part of something magical ✨

And if you’ve been thinking about joining us but not quite sure… have a little read through these.
Real parents, real experiences, real moments — and we’d love for you to be part of it too 🤍

Walk-ins always welcome.
Come and join us this week 💛




















Next week is The Gingerbread Man! 🍪🏃‍♂️✨Run, run, as fast as you can… because this is such a fabulous story to explore!T...
28/11/2025

Next week is The Gingerbread Man! 🍪🏃‍♂️✨
Run, run, as fast as you can… because this is such a fabulous story to explore!
The repetition in this book is brilliant for helping little ones learn new words — it was a huge part of helping Archie begin to talk. It’s playful, a little bit naughty, packed with fun characters, and full of opportunities for imagination. What’s not to love?
So… what have we got planned?
✨ Dry-mix baking role play
✨ Wet-mix baking with plenty of pouring, scooping & stirring
✨ Gingerbread playdough — the whole room will smell amazing!
✨ Water play (of course — we absolutely need a river!)
✨ Props galore, story sequencing prompts & invitations to play
✨ Bridge building, problem-solving and lots of creativity
If you fancy joining us for this brilliant story paired with amazing sensory and messy play, we’d love to see you!
📲 Book online: www.readplaycreate.com
🚶‍♀️ Walk-ins welcome on the day
👶 6–11 months: £7 (discount code AQU403
🧒 12 months+: £8.50
👨‍👧 Sibling discount: 20%
Can’t wait for another wonderful week of play! ❤️

27/11/2025

✨ Thank you so much, everyone! ✨
This week was truly amazing — such a lovely turnout and so many happy little faces. ❤️

Next week… THE GINGERBREAD MAN!
I honestly can’t contain my excitement for this one. It’s such a fab story, and the repetition is gold dust for communication development. Repetition was one of the biggest tools we used when Archie was learning to talk and communicate, so stories like this really are close to my heart.
(Although I’m still not sure how I feel about that ending! 😅)

And finally — YES! Walk-ins on the day are always welcome.
Just turn up, have fun, and sort payment at the end. We’re nice and relaxed here at Read, Play, Create, so don’t worry about a thing.

Can’t wait for another brilliant week! 🌟🍪















✨ Well… this one was an emotional post to write.Maybe I’m just having one of those weeks 😂 but as a little family we’ve ...
27/11/2025

✨ Well… this one was an emotional post to write.
Maybe I’m just having one of those weeks 😂 but as a little family we’ve been doing a lot of reflecting recently — thinking about next steps and where Read, Play, Create is heading. And with any reflection, you naturally look back to where it all began. 🥹

And you know what?
I made the right call. It was the right time to hang up the Miss Rathmill lanyard, as hard as it was. Looking at how this year has gone, there’s just no way I would have made it through. Teaching is tough at the best of times — never mind with everything else on top.

Read, Play, Create has been my lifeline.
My little light at the end of a very long tunnel. It’s helped me so much. I’m genuinely happy and truly enjoying what I’m doing. I’m meeting the most amazing families and little ones — and honestly, I can’t wait to see them each week. Their faces, their personalities… they absolutely make my day. 💛

And I want to keep this going.
We’re coming up to nearly a year of being open, and I’ve got to say… we’re doing well. This term is shaping up to be our best yet.

So let’s make it the best one yet.
If you haven’t been to one of our classes before, if you’ve been thinking about it for ages, or if you know someone who would love it — now is the time to come. My creative brain has been in overdrive, and these next two weeks are going to be AWESOME.

So please — share our page, book your spots, bring your friends, and let’s have some wonderful (and very sneaky-learning!) messy fun together! 🌈



















Wow, what a week! ✨Stick Man has definitely been a winner with our little ones — it’s been such a joy watching them expl...
26/11/2025

Wow, what a week! ✨
Stick Man has definitely been a winner with our little ones — it’s been such a joy watching them explore, imagine, and dive into every part of the setup. We’ve had a great week, welcomed lots of new faces, and genuinely had some of the best sessions. Thank you so much, everyone — I’ve absolutely loved it! ❤️

And yes… the clean-ups have been immense 😅
But what does that really mean?

It means everything has been thoroughly played with.
Everything has been explored.
Everything has been enjoyed.

What you may see as mess… I see as learning through play, creativity, curiosity, and pure joy.

Next week we’re stepping into a new story…
The Gingerbread Man! 🍪
Run, run as fast as you can — and come join us next week! 🥰

Monday's 9.45am Belbroughton Church Hall
Tuesdays 9.45am Father's barn in Rubery
Wednesdays 9.45am Bromsgrove Girlguide center next to Sanders park

Book online or walk-ins on the day are always welcome 🥰

This snowy sand has been an absolute hit this week! ❄️✨The little ones have loved exploring the texture — some confident...
26/11/2025

This snowy sand has been an absolute hit this week! ❄️✨
The little ones have loved exploring the texture — some confidently announced that it was “just sand, like we’re at the beach,” while others were convinced it was magical winter snow. 🏖️❄️

They’ve been stacking the tiny presents, loading them into Santa’s sleigh, and gliding it all the way through the “snow” and around the hall 😂 Their imaginations have been on fire — creativity, storytelling, problem-solving… all happening through play.

And because it’s completely taste-safe, we’ve even had a few sneaky nibbles this week too! 😄💛
A simple tray, but so much learning, joy, and festive fun.

25/11/2025

Stick Man Setup… here it is! ✨
A glorious mini world of textures, props, and activities — all ready for your little ones to explore.

I’ve got to say… the beach hut has had a lot of interest today 🤣
Maybe the chilly weather has everyone dreaming of a seaside trip! If so, hopefully this little setup will keep those holiday vibes alive for a little while 😂🌊

Can’t wait to see how your little ones dive into the Stick Man world tomorrow for our last session❤️

The power of retelling stories using props ✨📚One of my favourite things about story-based play is how confidently little...
25/11/2025

The power of retelling stories using props ✨📚

One of my favourite things about story-based play is how confidently little ones begin to retell the story in their own way. Using trays like this Stick Man setup, children can bring the book to life — exploring each part of the story through hands-on play.

When children retell stories using props, they’re not just having fun (although there’s plenty of that too!). They’re also:

🗣 Building language skills
They naturally use new vocabulary, repeat key phrases, and practise speaking in full sentences.

🧠 Strengthening memory & recall
Matching props to story events helps them remember what happened first, next, and last.

🎨 Boosting creativity & imagination
They begin to change the story, add new ideas, and create their own versions of Stick Man.

🤲 Developing confidence
Retelling in play feels safe and joyful — perfect for children who may be shy or building communication skills.

I absolutely adore watching how each child explores this tray differently. Storytelling doesn’t have to stay inside the book… it can spill out into play too! ❤️

What a fabulous morning at Belbroughton Church Hall! ✨There was so much fun to be had today — the room was full of smile...
24/11/2025

What a fabulous morning at Belbroughton Church Hall! ✨
There was so much fun to be had today — the room was full of smiles, giggles, and festive excitement. It was lovely to see some new faces joining us too 🥰

Our Coco Pop Stickman tray and Snowy Present Sleigh activity were definitely top favourites, closely followed by our amazing themed props! The little ones absolutely loved exploring, pouring, scooping, and imagining. ❤️

I can’t wait to see what your little ones enjoy tomorrow! Fancy joining us?

📲 Book online: www.readplaycreate.com
🚶‍♀️ Walk-ins are always welcome.

🗓 Weekly Sessions:
• Tuesdays 9:45am – Father’s Barn, Rubery (behind Subway & The Co-op on the High Street)
• Wednesdays 9:45am – Girl Guide Centre, Bromsgrove (next to Sanders Park)

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