Benefits of playgroup

Benefits of playgroup

Why go to Playgroup?

Children under five are going through a stage of rapid brain and skill development. For optimum development, young children need a stimulating environment to play and learn. Playgroups offer babies, toddlers and young children a wide variety of early learning experiences.

Playgroup is a great way for your child(ren) to learn about the world, make friends and develop social skills. Playgroup also gives mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers a chance to share ideas and experiences. Many long-term friendships begin at Playgroup.

Playgroup develops physical skills, teaches problem solving, communication and social interaction and, of course, it’s great fun!

Why Playgroup is Important

For Children, PLAYGROUP:

  • Provides an environment for social interaction.
  • Provides an opportunity for children to play and learn.
  • Assists in language development and communication.
  • Provides a space for children to participate in and enjoy new activities.
  • Provides a stimulated environment where children can acquire new skills and learn.
  • Provides access to a variety of toys and equipment.
  • Provides a safe and happy place for children.
  • Assists children to become ready for the formal learning environment.
  • Provides an opportunity to attend excursions and events.

For Adults, PLAYGROUP:

  • Gives parents the opportunity to play and interact with their child.
  • Provides a great space for social interaction.
  • Allows time for parents to share their experiences, ideas and to support one another.
  • Provides a routine that allows families to gather and interact.
  • Fosters community spirit and assists social networks.
  • Provides affordable membership and sessions.

Acknowledgement of country.

Playgroup SA acknowledges and respects the traditional custodians of the South Australian regions upon whose ancestral lands our Playgroups operate on. 

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Elders, past, present and future for they  old the memories, the traditions, the culture and the hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

We also pay respect to the cultural authority of Aboriginal people from other areas of South Australia and Australia and acknowledge their deep feelings of attachment and Spiritual relationship to Country. 

Playgroup SA recognises the pain and suffering caused by past policies to Aboriginal Australians and the impact this has had on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. 

At Playgroup SA we are committed to a future of reconciliation, we believe that there is much knowledge and wisdom to be gained by Aboriginal Australians, by the learning of Country, land, cultures, truths and realities.