This playgroup provides a social experience for both parent and child. Parents have an opportunity to spend quality time with their child while sharing the joys and struggles of parenting with other peers. Young children have an opportunity to develop school rediness skills (sharing, taking turns, sitting in circle time, craft, etc. ) in the presence of their parent who is available to provide support and encouragement. Facilitated by Leslie Reilly, CFCE Specialist, who will provide group structure, respond to requests for parenting information and community resources, and model appropriate parent/child interaction.
This playgroup meets weekly for 5 weeks with the same families attending each session. Meeting weekly for mulitple weeks provides parents an opportunity to build connections with each other that will extend beyond playgroup and enhance the child's confidence for Kindergarten and beyond.
This playgroup is one hour long and includes free play, circle time and an age-appriate craft and closing circle. Parent/caregiver stay with their child throught the playgroup. Siblings are welcome but must be pre-registered also.