Playgroup is an exciting starting point for children from birth to school age and their families to experience connection and learning through play. Playgroup is an informal session where mums, dads, grandparents, caregivers, children and babies meet together each week in a relaxed environment. Playgroups are set up and run by parents and caregivers, and provide children with opportunities to lear
n through a range of play based activities set up to meet their varying needs. Activities at Playgroup may include:
• Music and singing
• Imaginative play
• Outdoor and free play
• Art and craft activities
• Outings
In a Playgroup, parents and caregivers stay to play with their children and interact with the other adults. No child is too young for Playgroup. All children from 0 – 5 years, including babies, love new experiences and benefit from developing sensory, social and communication skills through various activities at playgroup. Children like playgroup because they can:
• Participate in new experiences
• Develop and increase their social skills
• Learn about sharing, co-operation and simple routines
• Interact with other adults and children in a safe environment
• Learn more about their world
• Have fun
Adults also benefit from playgroup as it provides them with a time to talk, make friends and share experiences, while children learn through their play experiences. Adults like playgroup because they can:
• Meet other local families and develop new friendships
• Relax and talk in a friendly environment
• Share experiences and ideas
• Play with children and nurture a spirit of co-operation
• Take up opportunities for personal development
• Make connections in their local community
