Playgroup NSW is an informal session where mums, dads, grand parents, caregivers, children and babies meet together in a relaxed environment.
Playgroups are set up and run by parents and caregivers, with children choosing from a range of activities set up to meet their varying needs. Activities at playgroup are either free or low cost, and may include:
Music and singing
Imaginative play
Outdoor and free play
Art and craft activities
Outings.
In a playgroup, parents & caregivers stay to interact with the other adults & to play with the children.
Playgroup can be held anywhere that is safe for children and where groups of people can meet - community and neighbourhood centres, health clinics, womens centres, preschools and kindergartens, church halls and even in someones house.
For the Children:
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 activities at playgroup. Children like playgroup because they can:
Participate in new experiences
Develop and increase their social skills
Learn sharing, co-operation and simple routines
Interact with other adults and children in a safe environment
Enjoy learning more about their world
For the Adults:
Adults also benefit from playgroup - 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.
There is a Playgroup Association in every State and Territory to help you:
Find a local playgroup which suits your needs
Playgroup NSW is an informal session where mums, dads, grand parents, caregivers, children and babies meet together in a relaxed environment.
Playgroups are set up and run by parents and caregivers, with children choosing from a range of activities set up to meet their varying needs. Activities at playgroup are either free or low cost, and may include:
Music and singing
Imaginative play
Outdoor and free play
Art and craft activities
Outings.
In a playgroup, parents & caregivers stay to interact with the other adults & to play with the children.
Playgroup can be held anywhere that is safe for children and where groups of people can meet - community and neighbourhood centres, health clinics, womens centres, preschools and kindergartens, church halls and even in someones house.
For the Children:
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 activities at playgroup. Children like playgroup because they can:
Participate in new experiences
Develop and increase their social skills
Learn sharing, co-operation and simple routines
Interact with other adults and children in a safe environment
Enjoy learning more about their world
For the Adults:
Adults also benefit from playgroup - 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.
There is a Playgroup Association in every State and Territory to help you:
Find a local playgroup which suits your needs
