Playgroups in Darwin, Palmerston and the surrounds

playgroup

A Playgroup is a relaxed sessions where parents, caregivers and children can play, learn and socialise in a fun environment. There are many different types of playgroups available which are listed below. Playgroups are a service for children and babies generally between the ages of 0-5 years and play an important role in getting children ready for school. Playgroups are a great way to socialise with your baby and child and meet other parents.

Playgroups are a great way to make sure that babies and children are developing across all their areas, with strong social, language and motor skills, and that parents and caregivers have the support and networks for their family. This is important in Darwin where a lot of family do not have their extended family support here. We have rounded up some great playgroups available in Darwin, Northern Suburbs, Palmerston and the Rural area.

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Story times at Darwin Libraries

story times at Darwin libraries

Story times at Darwin libraries happen all year round or during school terms depending on the program. It is never to early to get your baby and child enjoying songs, nursery rhymes and stories. I remember reading to my babies at bedtimes every night.

Darwin has four libraries and all the children’s story times at Darwin libraries details are below.

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Gym 4 Growth and Development – great weekly activity for 0 to 4 year olds

gym for growth and development

Gym 4 Growth and Development (g4gd) has been developed by Early Childhood Australia NT Branch. It is a physical activity program for children birth to 4 years and their parents/carers. The program uses a combination of Brain Gym®, yoga, movement, music, dance, singing. Also gross and fine motor activities to promote opportunities for development for children. There is an emphasis on parent/carer participation in order for the parent to take the skills home with them and continue the learning at home. Read more about our unique program and how you and your child can join us.

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Homemade safe easy play dough recipe and the many benefits of play

Play dough and some of our tools

Smash it, roll it, twist it, make animals, cut it…..the options are endless. So much imagination is ignited with play dough. We love playing with it in our household! It can be one of those activities you either love or hate. It can be messy – but of the messy play fun it is one that makes least amount of mess. Or if you really cannot stand the mess head to the funbus mobile playgroup – they often have play dough out for the kids!

Play dough can be very simple to make at home and then you then know the exact ingredients, giving you peace of mind it is safe for your babies or toddlers if they decide to eat some. Which for my toddler at the moment – everything goes in the mouth! Read on for our quick, easy and safe play dough recipe and it’s many benefits.
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