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Playgroups More Than Just Fun For Kids  

Published On : Jul 28, 2021
Playgroups More Than Just Fun For Kids  
Community playgroups are a place where long-lasting friendships can be made, and not just between the children.

Playgroup Queensland runs several playgroups in the 4017 area, giving parents and carers the chance to share ideas and experiences while the children are busy learning to share toys.  

Save the Children Australia team leader Dean Wrobel said that playgroups like Play2Learn at Bracken Ridge were an essential part of any community.

Playgroups offer children, parents and carers a safe place to connect with others in their local community,ť Dean said. Additionally, our early childhood educators who facilitate our playgroups are able to assist families by connecting them with numerous community service organisations and support services.ť

Laura Glynn from Shorncliffe Playgroup agreed that playgroups helped families to feel more connected to the local community.

They are a great place to meet other families with young children who live nearby,ť Laura said. When playgroups are held in school buildings, as Shorncliffe is, they can also help families start to feel part of those communities too.

It helps them to build up their own support networks, especially if they are new to the area or don't have much family locally.ť

Not only do playgroups provide vital parent-to-parent support networks, particularly for those who might be struggling, they also promote parent-to-child bonding. Dean said playgroups were a great way for parents and carers to strengthen their relationship with their child by engaging in play.

Playgroups are such a great setting for children to learn through play, and we know that this is exactly how young children learn and develop,ť Dean said. Having parents and carers attend playgroups with their children encourages them to engage in their child's learning and development.

The educators facilitating the playgroup can also pass on valuable information, resources and ideas for parents and carers to take home and continue the learning and development with their children.ť

Playgroups aren't just for mums and bubs ' dads, grandparents and carers are welcome too. Playgroup is open to anyone caring for babies, toddlers, or pre-schoolers, whether they are a mum, dad, grandparent, nanny or other carer,ť Laura said.  

Play2Learn Playgroup is held every Tuesday at 12pm in the park behind Bracken Ridge Library, 77 Bracken Street. For more information contact Dean on 0411 668 852

Shorncliffe Playgroup is held every Friday at 9am in the OSHC Building at Shorncliffe State School, Yundah Street. For more information email boulton_laura@hotmail.com

To find a playgroup in your area visit Playgroup Queensland.