Welcoming, relaxed weekday classes at Essex Venues for newborns through to five year-olds.
Open to half term and full term bookings. Classes split by age and development.
Trial classes available upon request.
Sensory Baby Classes for newborns to newly crawling (under 1s)
Interactive Toddler Classes for confident crawlers and young walkers (1 - 2.5 year olds)
Imaginative Pre-school Classes for confident walkers up to age 5.
The first step to reading is a love of books…so fall in love together.
Our classes bring children’s story books to life in an imaginative, creative way using sensory props and music so you can support your child with learning to read.
Come and join us this summer for our baby and toddler classes in Essex.
Inspire story time at home and learning to read from an early age.
Katherine Barber9 July 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son has loved this class. It's so thoughtfully designed and is a great way to keep them loving stories, whilst also introducing sign language. Sarah is incredible and we are so thankful we joined this class Abby9 July 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Been coming with my daughter since she was a few months old and it's our favourite baby class by far. Her little face lights up when she sees Sarah, who is really friendly and interactive and she has gained so much confidence in this class. She is now obsessed with story time and I would recommend this class to any mamas :) Vanessa Abankwah9 July 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gabby absolutely loves Little Story Shapers, and a big part of that is thanks to Teacher Sarah! She has a wonderful way of making each class engaging, creative, and fun. Sarah is patient, encouraging, and truly brings out the best in the kids’ imaginations. Her passion for storytelling shines through, and it’s clear she genuinely cares about her students. We’re so grateful to have found this class! Grace Chan9 July 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My LO absolutely love Little Story Shapers time. This is the only kid group that I stick along with. Thank you Sarah for the lovely classes. rachel few9 July 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were recommended Little Story Shapers by a friend and have loved every single session. Sarah is incredible with the children and brings every story to life through song and opportunities for play. It has been lovely to watch my son grow in confidence, enjoy class routines and explore a wide range of books all whilst having fun with friends. We look forward to our Wednesdays every week - thank you Sarah ! Val Goszka9 July 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been attending 2 different classes of LSS with three of my grandchildren for about a year now. They all love it, and so do I. Lots of learning through play and storytelling. Both Sarah and Elaine are wonderful at leading the classes and everybody is very friendly - mums, dad, and grandparents. Every week is a different book, with great music, songs and props. Jemma Fowler9 July 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I started Little Story Shapers with my little girl when she was around 4 & a half months (now 14 months). As a first time mum, full of anxiety, I was very nervous to attend but I instantly felt more at ease the moment the first class started! We have attended both the Springfield & Beaulieu sessions & Sarah, Cat & Elaine are all very warm & welcoming ladies. The balance of a relaxed approach but also incredibly well planned sessions is so beneficial for both of us! We look forward to attending every week to see her little friends & catch up with the other mummies. Little Story Shapers will always be a special part of my motherhood journey 🥰 Grace Hull9 July 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot recommend Little Story Shapers enough! I found Sarah's classes through searching for more reading-based baby classes, but what Sarah delivers is so much more! Sign language, sensory play, drama, world building all while bringing books to life and instilling a love of reading. My little girl loves the classes (as do I - they're actually really fun for the parents), and even though I am going back to work I have organised things so that I can continue bringing her as I just think they're so beneficial. Thank you, Sarah! Samantha Button9 July 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We look forward to this class every week! The mix of sensory play and reading along with a story book really set this apart from other classes. I love the mixture of modern books, and childhood classics! Alice Purchese9 July 2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Florence has absolutely loved this class, it has been fantastic to watch her confidence grow each week crawling around and exploring all the toys and props. Thank you to everyone for being so friendly, it’s always hard joining a new class but everyone has been so warm and welcoming, it’s a lovely atmosphere.