As the name suggests the children play. Play is a vital part of a child's development - physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially. Play is how children learn about the world around them. The varied activities and structured type of play which playgroup offers encourage this development and learning.

PAINTING helps a child to learn to hold and control brushes etc.. to use colour and to express him/herself.

PUZZLES and TABLE TOYS encourage manipulation, hand-eye co-ordination and help with matching and sizing.

DOUGH allows a child to experiment with touch and feel, develops hand and arm movements and encourages creativity.

SAND and WATER give opportunities to experiment with weight and volume and to experience how these substances behave.

JUNK ART, CUT 'n STICK & CRAFT ACTIVITIES all provide for the use of scissors, glue, paper, card, brushes, colour, shapes and textures giving rise to creativity, slef expression and great satisfaction.

PHYSICAL PLAY e.g. on climbing frame, slide, trikes, tunnel, etc. helps a child's co-ordination and balance. They can also develop social skills such as taking turns.

PRETEND PLAY, HOME CORNER and DRESSING UP give the child a chance to play imaginatively in the role of mum, dad, shopkeeper, fireman, etc.. usually while interacting with other children and.or adults. This helps them to learn to communicate with others.

BOOKS, STORIES, MUSIC, RHYMES and GAMES encourage an interest in books and music. They encourage the children to listen and to memorize simple rhythms and rhymes and also instruction.

THEMES and ITEMS of INTEREST are discussed, e.g. Zoo, Seasons, Christmas, etc.

PARTIES are always fun.

OUTINGS are also popular. When taking the children away from the playgroup hall it is vital for parents / guardians to sign a consent form.

MID-MORNING BREAK gives the children and adults a chance to sit down together for informal chat. The children are given responsibility such as handing out milk and biscuits and returning their bottle to the crate.

During the early part of the morning "free play" is encouraged. The individual child chooses what to play with and for how long. Later we encourage participation in group activities.