Pretend City “Play’s the Way” playgroups, kick off on April 15, 2014. The six-week early learning program, which focuses on healthy development, early learning and social skills-building, is geared to engage grown-ups and children ages 18-24 months (Young Toddler), two (Terrific Two), Three (Three-Year-Old Playgroup) and four (Fabulous Four) years of age.
Children learn and grow through play, and below are the age-specific groups for a child’s developmental level:
- Young Toddler Playgroup (Children ages 18 – 24 months)
Each week this playgroup will focus on a new play type and activity to foster toddler’s cognitive, motor and language skills as well as develop creativity and relational skills.
- Terrific Two Playgroup (Children ages two years of age)
This playgroup will help support children to choose peaceful, positive behaviors. Learn how children communicate through play the way they see the world. Understanding a two-year-old’s perspective sheds light on how to deal with challenging behavior.
- Three-Year-Old Playgroup (Children ages three years of age)
This playgroup understands that while children at age three are becoming more independent, theyare also learning how to engage with other children as they branch out to discover more about the world. This playgroup will provide tips to support children’s safe exploration and discovery. The age-specific activities will also help children when conflicts arise as they learn how to play and get along.
- Fabulous Four Playgroup (Children ages four years of age)
This playgroup provides children opportunities for math-play, science-play and language-play. It also helps children learn, understand and practice basic social and emotional skills. These social and emotional skills combined with different curriculum areas will provide children foundational skill-building necessary for success.
The four specially designed “Play’s the Way” playgroups consider the overall changing needs of growing children. Groups are lead by playgroup liaisons, including experienced and trained early childhood and child development educators, Brainbuilders and Pretendgineers.
While children are developing, the personal needs of their caregivers are developing and changing as well. Pretend City’s mission to address those needs by providing information, resources, and skills to grown-ups in addition to children.
Grown-ups are encouraged to register for Pretend City’s Playgroups by April 14, 2014 by visiting pretendcity.org/classes-