Playgroup
Around 1½ to 2½ years. Playgroup is often a child’s first time away from home. We keep it gentle: short days, lots of cuddles and play, and a teacher who quickly becomes a friend.
What children learn in Playgroup
Through songs, stories, games and art. Never long hours at a desk.
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Settling in
Saying goodbye to parents happily and feeling safe with teachers.
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Songs and rhymes
Action songs that build words, listening and rhythm.
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Colours and shapes
Sorting, matching and naming the colours and shapes around them.
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Hands and fingers
Play dough, stacking, scribbling and pouring for small muscles.
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Playing together
Taking turns, sharing toys and making first friends.
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Little routines
Washing hands, eating snack and tidying up, with help.
By the end of the year
Every child grows at their own pace. Most Playgroup children can:
- Comes to school happily
- Joins in songs and actions
- Knows a few colours and shapes
- Says what they want in short sentences
- Scribbles and holds a fat crayon
- Washes hands with a little help
A day in Playgroup
Short, playful blocks that fit how long small children can pay attention.
Monday to Saturday, [9:00 am – 1:00 pm].
Hello and free play
Children arrive, settle in and choose a toy or a corner.
Circle time
Songs, the day’s weather, and a few new words together.
Learning through play
The week’s topic — animals, numbers, colours — with blocks, pictures and games.
Snack and outdoor play
A healthy snack from home, fresh air and running around.
Art, music or movement
Painting, clay, dance, rhymes — something different each day.
Story and goodbye
A story, a song, and home time with a known adult.
Playgroup questions
Is my child too young for Playgroup?
Most children join at about 1½ to 2½ years. If your child is younger, message us and we’ll tell you when to start.
My child isn’t toilet trained yet. Is that okay?
[Confirm] Yes. Many Playgroup children aren’t. Send a spare set of clothes and diapers, and we’ll work on it together with you.
How long is a Playgroup day?
[Shorter than the other classes.] New children start with an hour or two and build up. School hours are [9:00 am – 1:00 pm].
Which class fits my child?
Enter your child’s date of birth. We’ll show the right class for this school year and the next.
Based on age on 31 December of each school year (June to April). The school will confirm.
Visit our Playgroup class
Message us to book a visit. Bring your child along to meet the teacher.