Old Muthaiga Neighbourhood Program

Neighbourhood Program

Playgroups are interactive for both you and your child; we are committed to ensuring that not only will your child engage in stimulating play activities, but you will also learn how to create the activities at home.  

Mummies & Nannies are expected to fully participate in the playgroup and will receive coaching and a handout from each playgroup that highlights one activity and how to recreate it at home.  

Activities concentrate on Science & Nature, Music & Movement and Art & Messy Play.  Each playgroup is thoughtfully developed to incorporate activities that enable Gross Motor Skills, Fine Motor Skills, Language Development, Cognitive Development and Social-Emotional Development.  

Activity Schedule:

 2:30pm - Arrival & Set Up

3:00pm - Opening Circle Time

(Singing & Welcome)

3:10pm - Gross Motor Play

3:20pm - Sensory Play

3:35pm - Fine Motor Play

3:45pm - Art / Messy Play

4:00pm - Water Play (may substitute this activity in casebof rain)

4:15pm - Clean Up & Change

4:25pm - Closing Circle Time

(Storybook & Goodbye Song)

4:30pm - Departure

What to Pack for Playgroup:

1. Extra change of clothing for child

2. Art smock (if you have one; it's okay if you don't - all paints are water based and washable)

3. Child essentials (diapers, wipes, etc)

4. Weather appropriate clothing (i.e. sunhat, rain jacket, boots, sweater, etc)

5. Towel for child

6. Snacks/refreshments for child, as needed