Playgroup at Home
Playgroup Australia has taken playgroups online to continue creating a village through play.
Playgroup at Home is a national playgroup initiative which invites families, playgroup volunteers, children’s educators, entertainers and authors to share ideas for play, health and wellbeing, and to support opportunities to reduce the impact of isolation across our community.
Together, we can create a safe and engaging space where everyone can play, share, connect and grow. Join your local Playgroup at Home community on facebook and discover inspiration for craft, imaginative play, outdoor play, physical play, sensory play, literacy and numeracy, health and wellbeing, and much more. Discover your Playgroup at Home village.
Celebrating Summer Safely
Summer is a wonderful time to explore and learn together through play! No matter how old or young, simple sensory discoveries with water, nature and temperature can offer children opportunities to connect to the world around them.
Sunshine and fresh air naturally boost our mood and invite discovery. The season of sun and water also offer important opportunities to learn about health and safety in different environments.
So slip, slop and slap, take a splash, or make a splish splash with some colour, and take note of a few safety reminders with Pete the Platypus:
- Check hose water is running cool before making a splash (hot sunny days can result in very hot hose water)
- Avoid small toys in ice discovery play that could pose a choking hazard
- Never leave children unattended around water, even very shallow water
- Remind children that wet surfaces can be very slippery
- Make sunscreen application and wearing a hat fun, and lead by example
- Stay hydrated and cool with plenty of water and some frozen, fruity snacks.