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Our classes are divided into three age groups:
0-12m, 1-2s & 2-4s
 
We combine simple signing with colourful lights, parachute games, clouds of bubbles, hands-on instruments and traditional nursery rhymes; Crafty Tales children develop and exercise their full range of physical skills including balance, fine/gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness and communication skills, along with early vocabulary, and most importantly - have tons of interactive fun in a magical and musical environment!

Babies (0-12 months) are visual learners, and will develop rapidly through the simple copying and repetition.
 
1-2 years are hands-on learners, and are encouraged to explore for themselves in our tactile and active music sessions.

2-4 years can already do it all, so at this age we add early drama into the mix, in the form of interactive short stories. This supports their emotional literacy, and their developing social skills.

Cassandra Hodges

Cassie read English and Drama at Sussex University, & trained at the Drama Studio in London. She is an actress, ‘Crafty Tales’ teacher, producer & artistic director of "Tales Retold" production company. Cassie has taught drama for Stagecoach, LAMDA, Questors Theatre, Gymboree, under 11’s youth theatre class at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. She has also worked in SEN schools for over 10 years where she became inspired by baby signing. 

Deva Armstrong

Deva studied French and Drama at Manchester University. She worked in theatre until her two daughters came along, at which point she discovered her passion for supporting every aspect of child development through music and storytelling. Deva initially worked for ‘Jumping Beans’, then branched out on her own with ‘Crafty Tales’ in 2006. Since then she has brought the ‘Crafty Tales’ brand of teaching to nurseries and Children’s Centres all over South London. Deva also runs information sessions(on the links between child development, storytelling & nursery rhymes), and is heavily involved with ‘Achieving For Children’, which provides essential services & support for families within the Kingston and Richmond boroughs. 

Ellie Armstrong

Ellie has been singing and acting with ‘Crafty Tales‘ for over ten years. She performed extensively with Starlight Theatre Company before completing her Acting Degree at Bath Spa University, and is now a professional live streamer. Ellie is also undertaking further training as a voice actor under Tanya Rich. We are delighted to finally welcome her on board as a permanent teaching member of the ‘Crafty Tales’ staff. 

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