Playgroups

Baby excited and looking down at something.

It is a fairly unstructured and informal hour with a Parent Educator in a safe and educational environment – and it’s free. Playgroups provide a variety of play centers including fine and gross motor, housekeepers, reading, art, block, and sensory. Many playgroups end with a circle-time and singing songs.

For children, a playgroup is a time to play or be with parents, and also a chance to test out a new social setting with the security of parents close by. Playgroups can be an introductory pre-school experience. For parents, it gives you an opportunity to meet and talk about parenting issues with other parents. PAT encourages parents to try several playgroup sites. Plus, a Parent Educator is available at each location to answer questions on parenting and early childhood topics.

Girl picking up small toys and putting them in container.The benefits of a PAT playgroups are:

  • Language development
  • Hands-on learning opportunities
  • Small/gross motor skills
  • Interaction with other children
  • Musical development: Singing and Instruments
  • Social skills; sharing, taking turns, etc.
  • Creative development
  • Self confidence
  • Pre-writing abilities
  • A connection from your home to a school setting
  • Having fun!

For more information, please call 973-5160. For the latest playgroups locations and times, please see the PAT Newsletter. For driving directions, please see the map.

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