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Welcome to Hartbeeps...
 
Illustration by Elinor Caspi

'That introductory phrase has become ingrained in my mind, as I have been attending Hartbeeps in Elstree, run by Natasha Starr since the tender age of 12 weeks old. With branches all over the country, and soon to be unveiled down under in Melbourne, Australia, Hartbeeps has grown from strength to strength, inviting babies, toddlers and their parents into a sensory world of light, colour and sound. Creating portable wonderlands that can turn even the most mundane community hall into a vibrant seaside setting, or a rainforest paradise, or a starry dreamscape; Hartbeeps is based on the principles of Reggio Emilia, who championed a child’s ability to explore and express themselves via sensory experiences. Each week a new story is brought to life using practical, yet unusual props and puppetry to engage a child’s imagination with the characters at their fingertips.

Applying elements of music therapy against a backdrop of contemporary music, the Hartbeeps experience generates an interactive theatre for babies and children. Involving the parents in mimicking actions and singing along, further bridging the gap to create a wholly interactive experience for the child; the 45 minute sessions create a wonderful opportunity for bonding as child and parent alike escapes into a world of imagination'.

Classes suitable from birth to 5 years

sound play™ classes are delivered by our specially trained teachers.
At every class participants are transported into the world of the imagination, interacting through play (THE best way for young children to learn)
within sparkly, colourful and sensory environments.

professional musicians have spent the past 10 years developing over 200 songs, sound bites and soundscapes for the early years,  which in turn have been timed, mixed and digitally produced to provide 'film' style backing tracks for every class.
We find that this specialist approach will optimise a baby/young child's ability to 'tune-in', enhancing their learning experience (uninterrupted) and providing a rich and highly interactive playground for the formative years.