What is a playgroup?
A playgroup is a group of children, who are not in school yet and their carers who meet together on a regular basis. This group may consist of mums, dads, carers, grandparents, relatives or anyone who regularly cares for children. In this time children interact and play with other children of similar ages as well as spend positive time with their carers. In this time parents and carers spend quality time with their child as well as interact with other parents and carers. This can assist carers in developing relationships with other parents and carers in similar circumstances.
Training for Playgroup facilitators
Paid to Play What: A training course for playgroup facilitators. Who for: Playgroup coordinators and volunteers. When: The Uniting Church hopes to run another course soon. Cost: Free, however 10 hours practical volunteer work experience is required. This time can be done at any playgroup. Contact: Heidi Harding P: 08 8236 4281, or E:
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Uniting Church SA Resource for Playgroups
This resource is a comprehensive resource that includes information for Churches about playgroups and why they would run a playgroup, how to run a playgroup (including templates for purpose statement, and sign in sheets), safety (including templates for signage), leadership and volunteers, finances, getting the church involved, promotion (including templates for poster, brochures, newsletters etc.) and hints for playgroup coordinators.
UCSA Resource for Playgroups Coming Soon
Activity ideas for Summer Coming Soon
These resources have been graciously donated by KUCA News
Activity ideas for Winter
These resources have been graciously donated by KUCA News
Winter Playgroup Ideas 1 (259.7 kB)
Winter Playgroup Ideas 2 (375.63 kB)
Winter Playgroup Ideas 3 (235.73 kB)
Discussion Pages Coming Soon
Playgroups are a lot more than simply putting out some play dough and crayons for children and a cuppa tea for mums. These following pages explore more deeply some of the intricacies of playgroups. They are a great resource for current playgroup coordinators or churches considering starting a playgroup. These discussion pages have been donated by KUCA News and written by dedicated and experienced Playgroup Coordinators or Children’s Ministry Consultants. |