Capella Playgroup

Playgroup is an exciting starting point for children from birth to 5 years and their families to experience connection and learning through play. Playgroup is an informal session where mums, dads, grandparents, caregivers, children and babies meet together each week in a relaxed environment. Playgroups are set up and run by parents and caregivers, and provide children with opportunities to learn through a range of play based activities set up to meet their varying needs. Activities at Playgroup may include:
• Music and singing
• Imaginative play
• Outdoor and free play
• Art and craft activities
• Outings

In a Playgroup, parents and caregivers stay to play with their children and interact with the other adults. No child is too young for Playgroup. All children from 0 – 5 years, including babies, love new experiences and benefit from developing sensory, social and communication skills through various activities at playgroup. Children like playgroup because they can:
• Participate in new experiences
• Develop and increase their social skills
• Learn about sharing, co-operation and simple routines
• Interact with other adults and children in a safe environment
• Learn more about their world
• Have fun

Adults also benefit from playgroup as it provides them with a time to talk, make friends and share experiences, while children learn through their play experiences. Adults like playgroup because they can:
• Meet other local families and develop new friendships
• Relax and talk in a friendly environment
• Share experiences and ideas
• Play with children and nurture a spirit of co-operation
• Take up opportunities for personal development
• Make connections in their local community