The document discusses the benefits of playgroups for both children and parents. It notes that playgroups allow children to develop important social and cognitive skills through play-based activities while also giving parents a support network and break. However, it acknowledges that more research is still needed on how playgroups influence early childhood development and education outcomes over the long term. The document advocates for playgroups as an important transitional experience from home to preschool.

1. - the place where love for learning is developed
for a life time
Early Childhood Education are irrefutable
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2. Things we know and don’t
know about Playgroup
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3. Scenario Without Playgroup
• Isolated families- less support and advice from
extended family
• Kids run around and not much activities to do at
home – ‘no purposeful play’
• For new parents – no place to share concerns, ideas
and experiences
• Cannot watch the child’s development in different
setting
• Child miss out the transition phase to enter
kindergarten and beyond
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4. Scenario With Playgroup
• Child aged between 2-3 are ready to experience
happy separations
• First time a child makes relationships with
unfamiliar but friendly adults
• Becomes part of Celebration of days, events and
festivals
• Colourful environment helps in development of
inquisitive young minds
• Comes prepared to learn in Nursery
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5. Things we know
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6. Develops
food
habits
Rich
Learning
Environment
Vary from
formallyStructured to
casual social
occasion
From Childs’
Perspective
Use big
adventure
toys
Play
Group is
good for
Children
Wider
variety of
play
equipment
Encourage
to learn,
create and
play
Cope with
new
situation and
adapt to
change
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7. Time to do
household
work & have
‘me time’
Develop a
support
network
Play
Group is
good for
Parents
know
techniques
based around
play,
communication
skills & behavior
management
Facilitator
provide advice
and
information on
parenting
issues
Break from
the isolation
of being at
home
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From
Parent’s
Perspective

8. Salient features of Playgroup
• Enable children to learn and develop the following:
Sharing with others
Teamwork
Waiting in turn
Social skills
Co-ordination skills
Language skills
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9. Some of the Activities of Playgroup
Drawing
Sing Rhymes
Shape
Story time
Reading
Arts/Craft
Jigsaws
Music
Constructive Toys
Colour
Language learning
Dancing
Physical Activity
Counting
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10. Things we don’t know
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11. Research supports Playgroup Program
• Children are able to stimulate and use all their senses and
the educational value is tremendous
• 80 % of brain development occurs before age 5
• Profoundly affects a Child’s intelligence and academic
achievement
• Will help to recognize and understand more words and use
a broader vocabulary in later preschool
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12. Research supports Playgroup
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•
•
•
(Contd.)
Children have different developmental needs at the
early stages of childhood
The influence of early learning is so important
Improves aspiration, motivation, socialization and
self-esteem
Have long-lasting beneficial effects on cognitive,
emotional, and language developments
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13. Having the child attend the same
preschool throughout allows….
Develops relationship with
the adults-children in
familiar environment
Long-lasting partnership:
Parents-Educators
Demonstrates less aggressive
behaviour, fosters confidence and
competency in social setting
Likely to participate in
learning opportunities
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Develops child school
readiness skills

14. Strive to make the transition from home to school
a smooth journey for your child !!
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