Activities and conversations with children to help them learn to express themselves, share, take turns, and build friendships.

Activities may include: Playing in groups, learning to say “please” and “thank you,” managing big feelings like frustration or excitement.

Encouraging early language through stories, songs, and interaction with peers and adults.

Activities may include: Singing nursery rhymes, listening to picture books, using words to ask for a toy or describe what they’re doing.

Open-ended play encourages children to think outside the box, make decisions, and solve problems.

Activities may include: Building with blocks, working out how to balance objects, creating a craft with limited materials, or making up imaginative games like “shops” or “doctors.”

A supportive, familiar setting helps children feel secure and confident to try new things.

Our Playgroup is run in the school library with activities purposely set out to encourage play in a safe environment.

Exposure to routines, group settings, and structured activities prepares children for a school environment.

Activities may include Participating in circle time, following simple instructions, packing up toys, or sitting for a snack break.