Playgroups
Considering joining a playgroup for you and your little one? There are plenty of reasons to form one or join an existing group, and the benefits for both parent and baby are many.
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Babies and toddlers benefit from socializing with with other children of similar age to them. Helping them to understand, adapt and cope in different situations.
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Social interaction builds confidence, which is essential, especially as they develop into older kids and into their teens.
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Parents can also benefit from a playgroup! Engage with other moms, dads and caregivers; learning how our children cope in different environments and situations, to understand their needs better. We build a community here, to support and encourage each other.
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Finally, playgroups give your child a good head start for pre-school and early education.
The Wilbraham Children's Museum offers organized playgroups seven days a week!
The groups meet on a weekly basis for 90 minutes from September through June and follow the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District schedule. Children from Birth - Pre K (5 years old) are welcome to attend. Caregivers are to stay with their children throughout the playgroup and are responsible for monitoring their children at all times. Each member pays a non-refundable yearly membership fee and a session fee; there are two sessions per year. Membership is ongoing throughout the year. If you are interested in joining a playgroup, please click the link below to e-mail Shannon, our Playgroup/Membership Coordinator.
We offer early and late morning, as well as afternoon, playgroups. Please email Amanda at playgroups@wilbrahamchildrensmuseum.com to register for an available timeslot!
· Our museum is a safe and nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
· Healthy early brain development through play
· Opportunities for children to create, invent, reason and problem solve
· Opportunities to build attachment between adults and children as they play together, and share time and experiences
· Safe environment to learn social skills as they negotiate with peers, resolve conflict, take turns, share and make friends
· Resilience building enable children to cope with new situations and manage stress and adapt to change
**Does not include the price of playgroup.**
**Must pay for membership first.**
***We do not offer any refunds. Thank you for your understanding.***