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Playgroups are held at Paddock Elementary School Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 11 AM in Rooms C17 and C15
Our playgroups are designed for ages 0-5 years old.
Mondays and Wednesdays will be our “Open” playgroups with 45 minutes of free play and 15 minutes of circle time. Tuesdays will be our “Music Together” playgroups with 45 minutes of music and movement. Due to licensing and supplies there will be an additional charge for this playgroup. Space is limited. The 2 twelve week sessions will be October 4th-Decmber 20th and January 17th - April 10th (No class on April 3rd due to Spring Break). The small motor room will be available for any First Steps families not participating in the Music Together playgroups, however, there will be no circle time on Tuesdays. Thursdays will be our “Exploration” playgroups with 20 minutes of exploration stations geared toward age developmental activities to encourage and strengthen your child’s developmental process, 30 minutes exploring our outdoor nature center (weather permitting) or nature activities and ending with story time. First Steps families may also join Paddock’s Early Childhood Center for Library Corner once a month. Please check with your Parent Educator for more details. |
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Family Benefits of Playgroup include:
· Peer interaction for both child and parent · Opportunity to share information about parenting issues and child developmental · Provides parent/child with routine · Special designated time for parent and child to spend playing together · Ability to give child more independence in a safe environment outside of home · Valuable unstructured play, as well as, introduction to structure during circle time · Opportunity to familiarize children to school environment before entering Preschool and/or Kindergarten
What families are saying about playgroup:
~ “Most valuable step a parent can take to help their infant/toddler meet the world in a constructive and positive environment.
~“My son is a bit shy and has a very reserved personality, especially in groups of people. Playgroup has helped him open up a lot and develop playing/sharing skills with other children.”
~ “To interact with a group has prepared him for school. He has learned to play nice and clean up.”
~ “I’ve learned about other activities in the community, about which books and videos are good by talking to other parents.”
~ “Being able to “test” toys before I buy them. Learning new songs that have become old favorites. Having my children meet and know other adults that know them.”
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