We understand that you will want to know what other parents and carers have to say about our classes. Here are a selection of testimonials we have received x
"My son and I love going to talking tots , he is learning listening skills and waiting for his turn in activities and his speech is coming on in leaps and bounds. Claire makes the classes so much fun. Brilliant!"
Lynne, mum of Elliott, Thorpe Bay Sprinter
"My three year old daughter really enjoyed this class and it helped me to understand how I could encourage her to be patient and listen to instructions. Claire's very professional and engages really will with the children. Would recommend to anyone."
Liz, mum of Holly, Thorpe Bay Sparkler
"Love this class, and love how much my son has learned since starting! He looks up to Claire with a huge smile and waits for her instruction, brilliant to see! :)"
Laura, mum of Dexter, Leigh Sprite
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"Being a mum to a 3 year old and a 21 month old, it would be fair to say we've attended our fair share of classes - some great and some not so great! Talking Tots definitely falls into the 'great' category and I'm just so pleased a friend recommended them to me.
A friendly class which, for me, excels in encouraging children to listen, be patient and follow instructions in a fun way. Simple activities and games (all of which you can do at home too) with fabulous results.
My 3 year old's speech has been slow to develop and I noticed after just 6 weeks how much more he would listen and participate and how his speech has improved and his confidence has grown. On top of this, Talking Tots are only too happy for siblings to attend, at no extra cost.
My 21 month old daughter thoroughly enjoys the classes and is fully involved in all activities with the other children. How refreshing! It has been difficult to find classes where I can take them both along, where they are both engaged and both enjoying themselves, and where by the end of the class I'm not completely frazzled, tearing my hair out and vowing never to return! I love seeing my children running around enjoying themselves, but I also love to see them sitting, listening, following instructions, being patient and communicating with confidence, while having fun at the same time.
A lovely class run by a lovely leader, Claire.
I cannot speak more highly or recommend this class more!"
Jenny, Mum to Luca and Jasmine, Leigh Sprinter
" My son William has been attending the Talking Tots Sprite class for 6 months and his communication skills have improved dramatically in that time. He said very little when he first started, but has now developed a much broader vocabulary and his pronunciation is becoming much clearer.
Most importantly, he loves the class and his confidence continues to improve. I really enjoy the classes too - Claire has a lovely, calm manner which the kids seem to respond really well to. I thoroughly recommend trying the sessions for a term, as it takes a few weeks for the children to settle in and gain the full benefit. "
Sarah, Mum to William, Leigh Sprite
"My little girl, who has been going to Talking Tots for the past 4 months, gets very excited putting her T Shirt on ready for every lesson which is sign enough she is loving going to these classes! She has really come on with her speech and loves the hello & goodbye songs so much we end up having to sing them throughout the day, very entertaining for the other shoppers at the supermarket! Talking Tots has helped with her listening and concentration skills plus waiting for instructions, all wonderful life skills and have really helped her now she is at nursery a few hours a week. The children do not realise they are learning such important skills as each activity is such fun. Overall these classes are fantastic and the skills the children learn in such fun ways speak for them selves"
Pippa, mum to Alice, Thorpe Bay Sprite.
"Thanks for your message. I was really pleased with Hayden today too, a definite improvement on his previous class participation! Paul was also really impressed with both the class and how involved he was getting with the activities, a sure sign that he is enjoying it! I'm certain that your class is having a huge improvement on his confidence and speech."
Nicole, mum of Hayden, Leigh Sprinter
"The learning and teaching is done in such a fun way that my daughter doesnt even realise she is learning! She loves the class so much she has now incorporated this into her role play games and can very often been seen pretending to be Claire in a circle of teddies doing the 'Hello' song and rolling her ball to them- in turn of course! Its also great for me to see how well she can sit and listen and wait her turn. I highly recomend this class."
Becky, mum of Izabel, Leigh Sprinter
"Brilliant well run class, my daughter loves these sessions and she has come on in leaps and bounds since starting this class!! Would recommend to anyone x. "
Mali, mum of Esme, Leigh Sprite
"A great class. My daughters concentration and listening skills have definitely benefited from these classes, i'm so pleased to have discovered them."
Susan, mum of Sophia, Leigh Sprite
"Hi Michelle, just wanted to say thank you very much to you and Claire for your classes. Lilly-Maes confidence has greatly improved. Its such a shame we can't continue due to having to go back to work. Lilly-Mae is going to definitely miss her Friday Talking Tots. If my situation changes we will be back without a doubt xx".
Lara, mum to Lilly-Mae, Southend Sprite