Weekly free session of songs, rhymes, music and stories for children aged 0 to 4 and their grown-ups to boost early language skills.
Rhyme & Shine returns to Culture House Sunderland on Monday 2 November, and it's not just a one-off — it runs through to 18 December, so it's something you can keep coming back to over the autumn and winter. It's a session of songs, rhymes, music and stories for children aged 0 to 4 and their grown-ups, and it's built around getting them singing, dancing, playing and learning together. The whole point is to help them pick up early language skills while making new friends along the way.
The format is the same each time: singing, dancing and playing musical instruments, with story time at the end. It's designed to boost language and literacy, but it's also just a fun way for the little ones to get active and socialise. Because it's a weekly session, it's easy to make it part of your routine rather than a one-off trip.
It's not just at Culture House, either. The same format is repeated across the city's libraries, so if you're not near the city centre, you can find a session closer to home. It's a great way to get the kids out of the house when the weather turns, and since it's for the 0-4 age group, it's as much for the adults as it is for the little ones — a chance to meet other parents and carers while the kids are occupied.
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Practical side: it's free, but booking is essential, so you'll want to sort your spot in advance. You only need a ticket for the child; grown-ups attend free, and the suggestion is one or two adults per child. Sessions run from 10:00am to 11:00am, starting Monday 2 November and continuing through to 18 December.
