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

Sometimes it’s the tiny moments that make our sessions so special 💛The little hands pouring…The big smiles…The quiet foc...
09/11/2025

Sometimes it’s the tiny moments that make our sessions so special 💛

The little hands pouring…
The big smiles…
The quiet focus…
The “look what I made!”
The giggles when the water comes out just a bit fast 🌊😄

These are the moments I love.
The moments your little ones remember.

Read, Play, Create is a place to:
🌈 Explore
💦 Get messy
🧸 Be imaginative
🤍 And be completely themselves.

New term starts Monday!
Kicking off with The Colour Monster 🌈
Perfect for exploring big feelings and big colours in a playful way.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us — we’d love to welcome you 💛
Got questions? Send me a message, always here to help.

👉 Book your space here:
www.readplaycreate.com
Or walk-ins are always welcome


Hi lovely people 👋Thought I’d pop on and say a proper hello!I’m Vanessa — mum to this little superstar and the creator o...
09/11/2025

Hi lovely people 👋
Thought I’d pop on and say a proper hello!
I’m Vanessa — mum to this little superstar and the creator of Read, Play, Create.

I run story-based sensory play classes where little ones explore books through textures, colour, water play and imagination. Everything is child-led, calm, and pressure-free 💛

We start our new term on Monday, beginning with The Colour Monster 🌈 — the perfect story for helping little ones explore feelings and emotions through play.

If you'd love a gentle, fun space to connect and explore with your little one — we’d absolutely love to have you.

👉 Book here: www.readplaycreate.com

Vanessa x
📚💦🎨
BromsgroveMums


08/11/2025

🧠💨 Multitasking my little brain off this week!
Designing, printing, painting, creating, cleaning… it’s all going on — and of course, finishing off prep for next week! 😅✨

But honestly… how beautiful is this cupcake sensory tray? 🧁💖
And then… the imperfections 😭 I could have cried! I mean, I’ll still use it (of course!), but it might have to stay as a class piece rather than part of our product line. Grrrr 😤

It’s been one of those weeks full of little fails — so I’m reminding myself to breathe, grab a cuppa ☕️, a choccy biscuit 🍫, rewrite my list, and start fresh tomorrow. 🌿

They say “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade” 🍋 — but honestly? When life throws me a curveball, I’m sitting out for a bit! 😂
Who’s with me?! 🙋‍♀️💛

We are officially back in our drawing era and I couldn’t be happier! 🎨🖍️Archie is absolutely loving drawing, “writing”, ...
08/11/2025

We are officially back in our drawing era and I couldn’t be happier! 🎨🖍️
Archie is absolutely loving drawing, “writing”, colouring and working his way through activity books at the moment — and honestly, it is glorious. ✨

I just adore these moments. He’ll go off and potter independently, then come back over and we sit together for some real quality time — learning, chatting and properly focusing on what we’re doing. ❤️

He has mastered matching and spot-the-difference, and I love seeing his progress. This is all him — no pressure, no pushing. He’s choosing to do it. 🙌
We’ve always focused more on play than anything academic, and that’s still the heart of everything we do. But remember… they are always learning through play — and that’s the best way for our little ones to learn. 🌱💛

But as he grows, his learning is growing too. He’s starting to try to read and even spell! Which is just… wow. The proud mum heart is full. 🥹💫

Top tip from me:
Pick up some sticker or activity books (they’re £1 in loads of shops!) and just have them ready for when they want it. It’s such a lovely activity to do together — and it doesn’t matter if it’s ‘wrong’. The togetherness is what counts. 🤍

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🌈 I can’t WAIT for Monday! 🌈We’re starting the term with an absolute classic… The Colour Monster! 💚💛💙💖So… why did I choo...
07/11/2025

🌈 I can’t WAIT for Monday! 🌈
We’re starting the term with an absolute classic… The Colour Monster! 💚💛💙💖

So… why did I choose this book?
Well — if you’ve ever spent even 3 minutes with a toddler, you’ll know why 😂
One second = angel 😇
Next second = dragon breathing fire 🔥
And then back to a cuddly koala 🐨
BIG emotions. MASSIVE emotions. Everywhere.
And that’s exactly why this story is such a winner.
It helps little ones begin to name, notice and understand feelings — something that makes a huge difference as they grow. 💛

It’s used in so many nurseries and early years settings because it opens up conversation in a fun, gentle and colourful way.

And then of course… the colours! 🎨
We’ve got children joining us from 6 months to 5 years, so colour play is perfect because:
✨ Some are just starting to notice colours
✨ Some are learning to sort and match
✨ And some are exploring tones and shades
Everyone can engage at their own level. 🙌
And also — let’s be honest — it’s a nice short book which is ideal for our adorable little wrigglers 😂💛

💦 So what’s planned for Monday?
Get ready for:
💙 ‘Sad’ Blue Fish Pond (splish, splash!)
💚 Calm Green Water Garden (soothing and floaty)
💗 Pink Rice Sensory Station (soft + scoop heaven)
😄 Emotion Playdough Creation Station
…plus more colourful trays + textures + sensory magic 🌈✨
It’s going to be so much fun and I am genuinely buzzing to see your little ones dive in! 🥰

If you haven’t booked yet — there’s still time 💛 And of course we always accept walk-ins for our term-time sessions.
But there is still time to get that Block booking discount saving you money for the 5 week term. See our previous posts for discount codes or send me a message.
👉 www.readplaycreate.com

🌟 Week 2 Book Reveal! 🌟After we start the term with The Colour Monster next week, Week 2 is inspired by…📖 This Is My Pet...
07/11/2025

🌟 Week 2 Book Reveal! 🌟
After we start the term with The Colour Monster next week, Week 2 is inspired by…
📖 This Is My Pet! 🐾

This is such a lovely, gentle animal-themed story — the perfect one to enjoy before we jump into all things Christmas! 🎄✨

It’s full of imagination and brilliant language opportunities as we explore pets, textures and how we care for animals.

Expect:
🐾 Soft + furry textures
💧 Water play (always!)
🧸 Little creatures to care for and pretend-play with and so much more.
It’s going to be super cute and super engaging! 🥰

If you're joining us this term, now’s a great time to book — and block booking still saves you money:

👶 6–11 months → £30 for 5 weeks
Use code: FTI215
🧸 12+ months → £37.50 for 5 weeks
Use code: REH123
👉 Book your space here: www.readplaycreate.com

Can’t wait to bring this one to life 💛
Vanessa x
📚🧸🎨

👶✨ Looking for a new group for your little one next term?We’ve got you covered! 💛At Read, Play, Create, we bring stories...
06/11/2025

👶✨ Looking for a new group for your little one next term?
We’ve got you covered! 💛

At Read, Play, Create, we bring stories to life through sensory play, storytelling, and creativity! Each week is themed around a beautiful children’s book, with activities designed to inspire imagination, build confidence, and support early learning. 📚🌈

Our sessions include:
🎨 Messy play (we handle the clean-up!)
🧠 Learning through play – building communication, imagination, and early literacy
🏃‍♀️ Gross motor fun – scooping, pouring, splashing, and exploring
👃 Sensory exploration – textures, sounds, scents, and colours
☕ A warm, friendly environment – super relaxed, with drinks and little treats for both you and your little one

Perfect for babies and toddlers aged 6 months–5 years.

💫 5-week term starts week commencing 10th November
🎅 Finishes week commencing 8th December — just before the Christmas rush!

📍 Class Locations:
📅 Mondays – Belbroughton Church Hall
📅 Tuesdays – Father’s Barn, Rubery
📅 Wednesdays – Bromsgrove Girl Guide Centre

✨ Pay as you go or block book to save:
PAY AS YOU GO
👶 6–11 months – £7 (Use code: AQU403)
🧸 12+ months – £8.50

BLOCK BOOK & SAVE £5!
👶 6–11 months – £30 block (save £12.50!) Use code: FTI215
🧸 12+ months – £37.50 block (save £5!) Use code: REH123

👉 Book your spot here: www.readplaycreate.com

Come and join the fun — where stories inspire play, imagination, and connection! 🌟

✨ What a lovely review! ✨I somehow missed this review when it was first posted, but I’m so glad I spotted it — it truly ...
06/11/2025

✨ What a lovely review! ✨
I somehow missed this review when it was first posted, but I’m so glad I spotted it — it truly filled my heart 🥹💛

It means the world to know how much your little ones enjoy our classes… but it’s extra special when you choose Read, Play, Create to be part of their birthday celebrations too.
This particular party was such a special one — a mix of everything this little one loved!
🎮 Super Mario
🦖 Dinosaurs
🥚 Eggs (lots of them!)
💦 Water (of course!)
🔥 Firefighting
🪐 And even space adventures!
…And I’m so glad it was a hit — phew! 😅✨

I’m currently planning another little one’s party for next week — a Wild West theme 🤠🌵 — and I can’t wait to bring it to life.

If you’re looking for a birthday party that’s a little bit different — something magical, sensory, playful, and totally personalised to your child — just drop me a message.
Every party is completely customisable to your little one’s interests 💛
🎉 Let’s make their day unforgettable ✨

05/11/2025

🌈💚 Colour Monster Art Incoming! 💛💙

Had to share this super cute activity we’re doing next week — and YES you can absolutely hear my super fast, super squeaky excited voice while I made it 😂🎨
I had way too much fun with this one!

So tell me… what do you think the littles are going to enjoy the most? 👇
1️⃣ Squeezing out the blob of paint 🎨
2️⃣ WHACKING it with a hammer 🛠💥
3️⃣ Adding the googly eyes + arms 👀💚

Comment which number your little would choose!

For Archie… honestly it’s a tough toss-up between 1 & 2 😅
I’ll test it out with him tomorrow and report back — for science, obviously.

Here’s to getting messy with me 🥰✨
Share this with someone who would love this activity too!

Want to join in the fun next week?
👉 www.readplaycreate.com

05/11/2025

🎨 Create!
We love creating — it’s part of our name! 💛

Arts and crafts might look a little crazy at times (and yes, it can get gloriously messy 😅), but that’s all part of the fun! The little ones absolutely love getting hands-on and letting their imaginations run wild.

As they grow in confidence, their creativity really shines — you’ll often see them taking the lead while their grown-ups sit back and watch the magic unfold 🥰

It’s one of my favourite parts of our sessions… seeing what the children dream up, make, and proudly show off.

✨ Toddler creativity at its finest! ✨

04/11/2025

🌾 Oh, we do love a rice activity at Read, Play, Create — and so do the little ones! It’s rare to see a rice tray without at least one child sat right in the middle of it 😂

But why are rice trays so popular? Let’s dig in 👇

✨ The texture – Soft, soothing, and oh-so-satisfying to scoop and run little fingers through. A wonderful way to support sensory exploration and fine motor skills.

🌈 The colour – Bright, bold, and beautiful! The colours instantly grab attention and spark curiosity — perfect for imaginative play and storytelling.

🔁 Cause and effect – Tip, pour, sprinkle, repeat! Little ones learn how their actions make things happen — an early step into exploring the world around them.

🎉 The fun! – Scoop, pour, sprinkle, giggle! Rice play is simple, calming, and full of joy. It’s the perfect mix of learning and laughter ❤️

Want to see your little one explore and play like this?
✨ Join us for a Read, Play, Create class near you — where stories come to life through sensory play.

🌈✨ Guys… how cute are these?! I’m absolutely in LOVE 😍These little emotion stampers are going to be perfect for our Colo...
04/11/2025

🌈✨ Guys… how cute are these?! I’m absolutely in LOVE 😍
These little emotion stampers are going to be perfect for our Colour Monster theme next week! 🎨💚💛💙

They’ll be part of our emotions, taste-safe homemade playdough station – I can’t wait to see all the little ones stamp, squish, and create with these! 💕

Oh, and guess what?! I made these myself! 🥰 They might just become part of our Read, Play, Create product line 👀 … and you could be our very first testers! 🙌

✨ Don’t forget to join us for next week’s sessions — it’s going to be full of colour, creativity, and emotion!
📚💧🧡

👉 Book your spot here: www.readplaycreate.com

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