A story can be heard. Or it can be touched, squished, poured, painted and played with.

Messy Wonder Club is a weekly sensory storytelling experience for children aged 2.5 to 4 years, where stories become the starting point for open-ended play, process art and imaginative exploration. Each session combines storytelling with thoughtfully planned sensory experiences, giving children different ways to engage with the characters, ideas and themes they encounter.

What Children will Explore

Stories brought to life
Each session begins with a story that sets the theme for the day. Children are encouraged to follow the characters, ideas and language as the story unfolds.

Sensory play & process art
Textures, colours and hands-on materials extend the story into play, giving children the freedom to explore and create without working towards one fixed outcome.

Imagination & creative expression
Open-ended activities invite children to respond to the story in their own way, make choices and bring their ideas to life.

Skills that grow through play
As children listen, create and explore, they naturally build vocabulary, fine motor skills, confidence, curiosity and social interaction.

October Story Themes 

The Pout-Pout Fish
A gentle, playful story about a gloomy little fish who discovers that a small shift in perspective can change his whole day.

The Selfish Crocodile
A warm tale about friendship and kindness, where even the grumpiest crocodile learns the value of letting others in.

November Story Themes 

Curious George Visits the Dentist
A reassuring story that turns an unfamiliar dentist visit into an adventure filled with curiosity and discovery.

Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes
A cheerful, rhythmic story about staying positive and carrying on when things do not go quite as planned.

Festive Specials 

Alongside the regular storytelling sessions, Messy Wonder Club will also host longer festive experiences inspired by:

Navratri
Halloween
Diwali