Playgroup is an ideal opportunity for parents and children to engage with others make new friends and share in new experiences. Playgroup provides a space for children to participate in a range of stimulating play opportunities that assist them in developing new skills and build language and communication skills.
ALL PLAYGROUPS OPERATE DURING THE SCHOOL TERM
- Praise Playgroup (177 Meakin Road, Slacks Creek, Monday, 9:30 – 11:30am)
- Dad’s Time Playgroup (177 Meakin Road, Slacks Creek, Saturday, 9:30 – 11:30am)
- Stay N Play Playgroup Loganlea (28- 32 Timms Street, Loganlea, Wednesday 9:30am – 11:30am)
- Kingston State School Playgroup (50 Juers Street, Kingston, Thursday 9am – 11:30am)
- 3a Bush Play Playgroup (71-78 Clarks Rd, Loganholme, Friday 9:30am – 11:30am)
- Sensory Fun Playgroup (Thursdays, 9.00 – 11.00am)
The Abecedarian Approach places a priority on children’s language acquisition, because language is a proven core of early learning and school readiness. Language allows children to organise their thoughts and explain their ideas; it gives them the means to express their feelings; and it gives them the tools they need to interact with peers and adults. Language also allows the child to use private speech, talking aloud to themselves to work through a problem or regulate their emotions. As a child gets older they internalise this speech so that it is no longer out loud but still a means of guiding their behavior.
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The Hangout
The Hangout (71-78 Clarks Rd, Loganholme, Friday 3 – 4:30pm)
Art Hangout (71-78 Clarks Rd, Loganholme, Monday 2:45 – 4:30pm)
The Hangout provides a space for youth in both primary and secondary school to participate together with staff and volunteers through activities such as board games, sports and craft activities.
