Sensory Play Classes
January-February Class -
Cozy Critters
Cozy Critters is a sensory literacy experience that invites young children to slow down, snuggle into stories, and explore the world of winter animals through hands-on play, gentle movement, and creative making.
Rooted in the Play by the Book approach, Cozy Critters turns stories into invitations. Children experience books not just by listening, but by touching, exploring, and revisiting story ideas through materials and art. Through shared reading, sensory play, and open-ended process art, children build language, comprehension, and a joyful relationship with books in a calm, welcoming environment.
Featured stories explore animals who rest, burrow, nest, and find quiet places during winter. As children engage with cozy textures, natural materials, and playful provocations, they deepen vocabulary, strengthen listening and attention, and make meaning from stories in developmentally appropriate ways.
Cozy Critters is intentionally designed to:
support oral language and early literacy through play
encourage curiosity, imagination, and sustained engagement
offer multiple ways for children to respond to stories
feel inclusive, low-pressure, and accessible to diverse learners
Cozy Critters is offered in two formats:
Family Sensory Classes, where children and caregivers explore stories and play together
Child-Only Sensory Classes, facilitated experiences designed for groups and enrichment
Both formats share the same heart, materials, and learning goals. The difference is simply how families choose to participate.
Cozy Critters makes literacy something children can feel, explore, and love. 🐻📚✨
Family Sensory Class
A playful shared experience where caregivers and children explore Cozy Critters together through read-aloud, sensory play stations, and open-ended process art. Caregivers leave with simple, doable ideas for extending playful literacy at home.
Child-Only Sensory Class
A facilitated small-group class where children experience Cozy Critters through interactive stories, sensory play invitations, gentle movement, and process art. Designed for preschool groups, enrichment, and partner-hosted programs. This program can be offered as a drop-off or group program.
📣 Calling Pilot Partners! 📣
For a limited time, I’m inviting libraries, community spaces, schools, and family organizations to pilot Play by the Book sensory literacy classes at material-only costs.
✨ What’s on the calendar:
❄️ January: Cozy Critters
A sensory literacy experience all about winter animals, cozy spaces, and calm connection.
🍵 February: It’s Tea Time!
Stories, pretend play through materials, and social language around sharing, routines, and hospitality.
🧪 March: Permission Potion Magic
A whimsical social story focused on boundaries, asking permission, and friendship using sensory play and storytelling.
👨👩👧 Family Engagement Classes: $15 per family
👧🧒 Child-Only Classes: $7 per child
🗓 Pilot events are available on Saturdays
📍 Programs can be planned and facilitated within 30 miles of 20736
All I ask in return?
💬 Honest feedback to help shape and strengthen these offerings as we grow.
Interested in piloting a class or series of classes?
Complete the form below to get started.