Class Testimonial
"I have attended Maia Purposeful Play classes since they started up and my children (1 & 4 years old) both absolutely love going, they get so excited at the mention of Shannan's name! It's such a precious hour where there are no distractions so you can sit with your little one and connect through play. My children's confidence, independence and curiosity have grown so much through the classes, it's so lovely to see. Shannan has so much knowledge in her area and always has great ideas on how to extend play ideas/learning experiences that the children are interested it so we can try them at home. We're so lucky to have her classes locally!"
- Evelyn Mc Gettigan -Sligo
What we offer
Discover a world of child-led play, learning and meaningful engagement for your little ones at Maia Purposeful Play. Our mission is to nurture curious minds and foster holistic development through child-led, interactive and carefully planned play experiences.
From sensory play to imaginative play and creative exploration, we offer a range of thoughtfully curated experiences that spark imagination, encourage critical thinking, and promote social skills. Our carefully designed play experiences are aimed at enhancing children's cognitive, emotional, and physical development while making every moment a memorable adventure.
Services
Purposeful Play Classes
Maia's 60-minute classes offer a range of sensory activities and messy play that is stimulating and engaging for babies on the move up to around five years of age.
You will find us weekly in Ballisodare Community Centre, Sligo and in various pop-up locations across the Northwest of Ireland.
Children's Workshops
We come to you! Early Years Services, Primary Schools, School Age Child Services or for private and corporate events. These workshops are planned with you to meet the age ranges, interest and abilities of the children attending. For educational services, lesson plans are provided to reflect the set-up on the day. The plan outlines learning outcomes related to the Early Years or Primary Curriculum Framework.
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Training Workshops
Designed to inspire attendees to create simple, open-ended play experiences which meet the children’s interests and supports their development. At Maia, we pride ourselves on our flexibility and willingness to customise the content to precisely suit the preferences and needs of those attending.