Playgroup SA in Prospect, South Australia | Community organisation

Playgroup SA

Locality: Prospect, South Australia

Phone: +61 1800 171 882

Address: 91 Prospect Road 5082 Prospect, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.playgroupsa.com.au

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25.01.2022 PLAY IS FOR ADULTS TOO When was the last time you played, not for your children, but for yourself? As adults, we can tend to think about playing and learning as childs play. Its not necessarily something we think about prioritising for ourselves or our own wellbeing. ... Perhaps we have become too competitive in comparing ourselves with others. Somewhere along the way to "growing up" we may have lost joy in what we once loved. Have we forgotten that sometimes its ok to just have fun, drop the expectations and enjoy simply explore? What is something you love doing, something that you need to do more of? Here are a few examples of other adults who have re-embraced things from their younger years they once loved: https://www.abc.net.au//playtime-is-not-just-for-/12523662

24.01.2022 Calling all parents and caregivers Researchers at Flinders University are seeking participants for a study of how Australian parents and caregivers manage family life and self-care. Participants will be reimbursed up to $25 for their time. Take part at: https://bit.ly/2OzdRNm

24.01.2022 COMPETITION TIME VTech Toys ANZ toys provide colourful discovery and learning fun; caring and nurturing role-play; a little bit of magic, sparkle and hope; and shared experiences with others. With VTech this Christmas, you will tick all of the boxes for gift giving this year For your chance to WIN a VTech prize pack: 1. LIKE our Facebook page ... 2. COMMENT some Christmas emojis and gifs below! Dont forget to tag a friend who should enter too! Good luck! Prize includes: 1x Crawl with Me Elephant - encouraging little ones to crawl and walk after him with sensory stimulation including ears that flap and a bright, light-up star. 1x Shapes & Animals Tractor - as you pull the tractor along the animals will pop up and wobble for lots of on-the-go fun including sing-along songs and catchy melodies. 1x Fix & Learn Car Carrier - an interactive car carrier that recognises different accessories when they are added to this cute car friend, encouraging guided play. VTech have made it easy for you, with gifts for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and kids that provide Fun, Learning and Smiles! RRP $144.85. Competition closes September 30.

24.01.2022 "By the time we have read that book we know that we all make mistakes; that change is inevitable, and yet is often wonderful too. He gives kids the hope and confidence that they will grow up with bright wings to soar on too."- Jackie French Thank you Eric Carle. Your work has brought so much joy, fun, love- and enriched childhoods (and playgroups) with art, stories and imagination Eric Carle, 1929- May 23 2021, aged 91

24.01.2022 Playgroup SA Presents A Day at the Zoo Our Zoo event is a little different this year... Families enrolled with Playgroup SA will be offered special admission prices to Adelaide Zoo on Friday the 23rd of October. Make your way around the Zoo at your leisure, exploring all the Zoo has to offer! To abide by COVID-19 rules and to avoid large crowds gathering, extra activities and performances will not be available this year. ... Head to our Facebook event for more details and to purchase discounted tickets Playgroup SA Presents A Day at the Zoo

24.01.2022 PLAYGROUP AT HOME IS BACK! Playgroup SA are working alongside our friends at Playgroup Victoria who invite South Australian families to join their interactive Playgroup at Home sessions on Zoom! There are a range of sessions to choose from including Baby Playgroup, Move It 4 Kids and All Come Out to Play! ... They also have MyTime and PlayConnect sessions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delay, or behavioural concerns. The sessions are LIVE and interactive. All you need to do is jump onto the Playgroup Victoria website and register for the sessions you are interested in. The Zoom details will then be sent to your email prior to the session. The current timetable is also available online https://www.playgroup.org.au/playgroup-at-home/ We'd love to see all your South Australian faces there

23.01.2022 We know playgroups make a world of difference in the lives of children, families and communities. Its stories like yours that make playgroups so impactful. Join others in sharing your playgroup experiences and help grow the evidence base of the benefit of playgroup. Share your #PlaygroupStories and invite others. Together, WE can make a world of difference! For everything you need to know about the campaign, visit https://playgroupaustralia.org.au/playgroup-stories/

23.01.2022 Encourage all kinds of play!

23.01.2022 Congratulations to 'My Friend Fred' written by Frances Watts, illustrated by A. Yi and published by Allen & Unwin, Winner of the Children's Book Council of Australia 2020 Book of the Year: Early Childhood! Learn more: https://cbca.org.au/resources/my-friend-fred #CBCA2020 #myfriendfred

23.01.2022 Have you visited our Book Fair?! With all your favourite titles such as Celeste the Giraffe, Thelma the Unicorn, Frozen, Macca the Alpaca, Pig the Pug and SO MUCH MORE! Open 9-4pm weekdays until Friday September 4th at 91 Prospect Road, Prospect.... All proceeds going to Playgroup SA. Thank you for supporting a local non-profit organisation

22.01.2022 Would your child benefit from an emotional support animal? Emotional Support Animals are tasked with alleviating symptoms of multiple psychological, emotional, and behavioral disorders including autism. This is no tall task for the animal. But studies have shown that the love and affection that pets provide allow the person to go about their day without any detrimental effects. Social disorders, anxiety, and depression have all been combatted in children by the use of ESAs. Learn more about emotional support animals from Better Pet here: https://betterpet.com/emotional-support-dog-training/

22.01.2022 St Josephs School Hectorville Playgroup is open Held on Wednesday and Friday mornings between 9.15 to 10.30am. Please call the Playgroup Coordinator Franki before attending 8115 7700

21.01.2022 The Fremont Park Playground is OPEN! Have you visited yet?! We can't wait to see and play!

21.01.2022 To all the Dads, Step Dads, Grandpas, Great Grandpas, soon to be Dads, Dads that are no longer with us, Father figures and Carers, a huge HAPPY FATHERS DAY! Providing unconditional love and support to our little ones, now and always!

21.01.2022 It's Letters and Numbers Month at Playgroup! Join us in exploring all the great educational activities you can do with letters and numbers for your childs development. Find your nearest Playgroup to be part of the fun and learning! http://www.playgroupsa.com.au/find.html

21.01.2022 Playgroup SA Presents A Day at the Zoo Have you heard the news?! This year, we're offering all our Playgroup SA enrolled families discounted entry to Adelaide Zoo on October 23rd! Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/2YYpxyR

20.01.2022 Today, 11 November 2020, we remember them Remembrance Day was established to acknowledge and remember all those who have served Australia. Today we give a #playgroupsalute to recognise the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families. They shall grow not old,... as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. #VeteransPlaygroups #LestWeForget #TodayWeRemember

20.01.2022 Playgroup @ St Pauls is looking for families Held on Tuesday mornings from 9am to 10.30am at St Paul Lutheran Church Hall with all your favourite Playgroup activities! PLEASE ENSURE you CALL the Playgroup Coordinator, Nicole, before attending as spaces are limited with social distancing guidelines in place 0412 686 342

20.01.2022 Its Keep Australia Beautiful Week! Held late August each year to raise awareness about the simple things we can all do in our daily lives to reduce our waste impact on the environment and encourage action. In the resource below you can see ways to create an environmentally friendly Playgroup and help raise children to care for the environment ... Lets keep our Deep Blue Oceans clean to celebrate National Science Week too!

19.01.2022 To align with current SA Health advice, all Community Playgroups must close for an expected duration of two weeks. This decision aligns with the rule applied to gyms, recreation centres, trampoline/play cafes and community sports fixtures. Stopping the spread of COVID-19 is our priority. We thank you all for working together to do your bit to help the South Australian community get on top of this current COVID-19 outbreak. Don’t forget Playgroup at Home is one place that we can share activities and connect.

18.01.2022 "Play is so important for children and its not just a flippant thing that they do on the side of their real development. Play is their development." "It brings joy and connection to family and to other children and for themselves, which, of course, is so important, but on top of that theres a whole lot of other development thats happening. Within their brains theres amazing connections being made neurologically as theyre playing, and then physically through their bodies all the way from the fine motor skills." - Cathereine Sewell, Play Specialist.

18.01.2022 MYSAs Mums & Bubs Multicultural Playgroup is looking for families! There are two sessions available on Fridays, 10.30am - 12.30pm, or 1pm - 3pm, held at the Playgroup SA head office in Prospect! Please ensure you call the Playgroup Coordinator Kate before attending 8212 0085

18.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day Heres a great resource to help guide you on how to have a conversation with someone should you feel you need to Learn more at ruok.org.au

18.01.2022 Today is R U OK Day Here's a great resource to help guide you on how to have a conversation with someone should you feel you need to Learn more at ruok.org.au

18.01.2022 Its Letters & Numbers month at Playgroup! This is a great activity that supports letter and number recognition, as well as getting children active through physical play. Physical play mixed with learning is incredibly valuable to healthy early childhood brain development! What Letter & Number activities have you been doing at home?!

17.01.2022 In line with the recommendations from SA Health regarding the current COVID 19 outbreak, the Playgroup SA office staff will be working from home. This will mean that the Prospect Playgroup SA office will be closed to the public for 2 weeks. To get in contact with the team, call 1800 171 882 or email [email protected]

17.01.2022 PlayConnect is a FREE Playgroup for children aged 0-6 years with autism, and/or developmental, behavioural or sensory challenges. NO diagnosis is necessary to attend If you think your child would benefit from a supported playgroup, then please get in touch 1800 171 882 PlayConnect like all Playgroups is a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space for parents and caregivers to connect with other families and a place for children to play.... There are three PlayConnect Playgroups in SA - Renown Park, Mount Gambier and Whyalla. Full details here: http://playgroupsa.com.au/services-playconnect.html

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Meerkat Splash, the Speech Pathology Book of the Year for 0-3 years! Announced as the best book for language and literacy development. Has your family read Meerkat Splash?

17.01.2022 The theme for PANDA Week 2020 is ‘Tell someone who cares’. PANDA has been leading the perinatal mental health sector in raising awareness about perinatal anxiety and depression, including signs to look for and where to go to seek support. In this most unusual and difficult year we firmly believe that PANDA Week it is more important than ever. With many expecting and new parents struggling due to COVID-19 and associated restrictions, it’s critical that we work together to support families facing mental health challenges at this time. #PANDAweek2020 #bePNDaware #PlaygroupNSW #getsupport #PostNatalDepression #healthyminds

16.01.2022 Learn more about this year's National Reconciliation Week artwork and artist, Jessica Johnson of Nungala Creative! The artwork reflects our connection and mutual obligation to one another, community and Country. Through commonality and difference, we have the ability to come together and achieve real change. Learn more about the artist & artwork: http://bit.ly/NRW2021Artist... Colouring in activity: http://bit.ly/NRW2021ColouringIn Download a NRW 2021 poster: http://bit.ly/NRW2021Resources See more

16.01.2022 St Joseph's School Hectorville Playgroup is open Held on Wednesday and Friday mornings between 9.15 to 10.30am. Please call the Playgroup Coordinator Franki before attending 8115 7700

16.01.2022 Playgroups are established by the community for the community to reach as many children as possible before they reach school, helping them to #ThriveByFIve Secure investment in early childhood experiences for #everychild is so very important! While every playgroup is different, they all provide opportunities for children to sing, read, make friends and learn through play. And equally important, they create spaces for parents, grandparent's and caregivers to learn and connect with their children in new an exciting ways, and be supported by other adults in their communities.

15.01.2022 It's Keep Australia Beautiful Week! Held late August each year to raise awareness about the simple things we can all do in our daily lives to reduce our waste impact on the environment and encourage action. In the resource below you can see ways to create an environmentally friendly Playgroup and help raise children to care for the environment ... Let's keep our Deep Blue Oceans clean to celebrate National Science Week too!

15.01.2022 It's Letters & Numbers month at Playgroup! This is a great activity that supports letter and number recognition, as well as getting children active through physical play. Physical play mixed with learning is incredibly valuable to healthy early childhood brain development! What Letter & Number activities have you been doing at home?!

15.01.2022 GIVEAWAY TIME! VTech Toys ANZ understands that play is the work of children, learning to navigate their world, themselves and those around them. Each and every electronic learning toy VTech creates encourages children to Learn. Play. Develop. Learn in ways that are relevant and age-appropriate, through fun and engaging Play, to Develop the necessary skills for each stage of their young lives. For your chance to WIN one of TWO VTech PRIZE PACK: 1. LIKE our Facebook page ... 2. COMMENT your child's favourite song below! Don’t forget to tag a friend who should enter too! All comments count as an entry Good luck! The prize consists of: 1 x Roar & Explore Wheel - The interactive lion drives the fun with music, car sounds, colours and lights. Grabbing and exploring the rubbery hand grips and bumpy steering wheel helps babies and toddlers develop their fine motor skills. AND 1 x Popping Surprise Seal - Place Seal's ball on his tail to see him perform his trick and to hear fun sounds and playful melodies. Featuring catchy songs and fun melodies, Seal helps develop motor skills and teaches cause and effect relationships. Competition closes Wednesday 16th of June.

15.01.2022 The Fremont Park Playground is OPEN! Have you visited yet?! We cant wait to see and play!

14.01.2022 "Mixing with younger children through an activity will help people with their reminiscence to transfer to next generation, but reminds them of their own worth, a sense of self-actualisation, a worth to the world, and a sense of purpose." We can't wait for Ageless Playgroups to restart in SA! To find an open Playgorup near you, head to our website: https://www.playgroupsa.com.au/find.html

14.01.2022 It is a challenging world for our youngest children right now Australian Childhood Foundation have created a wonderful, playful storybook to help your little ones make sense of people around them wearing face masks! Download the story book here: https://professionals.childhood.org.au//2020/08/masks_youn

14.01.2022 A beautiful story from a stay at home dad's experience with Playgroup and mother's groups We'd love to hear about your Playgroup experiences! Share your experiences through Playgroup Australia here: https://playgroupaustralia.org.au/playgroup-stories/ #playgroupstories

13.01.2022 It's Letters and Numbers month at Playgroup! Play doesn't need to involve fancy, expensive toys. For this number learning activity, all you need is some wooden sticks, mini pegs, and some imagination!

13.01.2022 Playgroup SA is proud to announce that we were a finalist for the SA Health COVID Safe Awards These awards are to recognise and reward South Australian businesses and defined public activities who have demonstrated innovation and compliance with COVID-19 directions. Playgroup SA was nominated for our Playgroup at Home SA initiative, where we hosted online Playgroup sessions and created a safe space for families to share and connect while physically apart. ... Congratulations to all the Winners and Finalists

13.01.2022 STORY TIME With Paul Kelly reading the best seller, Who Sank the Boat? by Pamela Allen

13.01.2022 It's natural and healthy for children to seek our attention

13.01.2022 Take part in our Playgroup SA Family Survey 2020. Your chance to WIN a $50 Visa Card!!! Just in time for the festive season! Click the link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WYGN2SX

12.01.2022 Playgroup SA are honoured to have received a Children's Week SA Special Award! We have been awarded for going above and beyond during the pandemic, through presenting Playgroup at Home Live on Facebook 5 days per week for 14 weeks to assist families in staying connected. Click here Playgroup at Home SA if you'd like to join our Facebook community

12.01.2022 A great little opportunity for the right person! We have an amazing team and culture at Playgroup SA. Find out more.. http://www.playgroupsa.com.au/join-team.html

12.01.2022 Playgroup SA Presents A Day at the Zoo Have you heard the news?! This year, were offering all our Playgroup SA enrolled families discounted entry to Adelaide Zoo on October 23rd! Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/2YYpxyR

12.01.2022 What a fun craft for Letters and Numbers month! Alphabet rocks can be used with toddlers to help them understand the formation of letters and where they are placed within the alphabet.

11.01.2022 Playgroup SA Presents A Day at the Zoo Have you heard the news?! This year, were offering all our Playgroup SA enrolled families discounted entry to Adelaide Zoo on October 23rd. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/2YYpxyR

10.01.2022 Happy Early Childhood Educators Day! It's a wonderful opportunity for children and families to acknowledge the efforts of their early childhood educators! We would like to say a huge thank you to all the early childhood educators throughout Playgroup SA To help celebrate, Certificates of Appreciation and Craft Templates can be found here: https://earlychildhoodeducatorsday.org.au/resources

10.01.2022 Playgroup SA Presents A Day at the Zoo Have you heard the news?! This year, we're offering all our Playgroup SA enrolled families discounted entry to Adelaide Zoo on October 23rd. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/2YYpxyR

09.01.2022 Do you have children aged 0-5 years and live within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield? Are you a senior member living within the PAE Council? Come and join us at WONDER AND WISDOM INTERGENERATIONAL PLAYGROUP! Held on Thursdays from 10am - 11.30am, Wonder and Wisdom Playgroup is a place for little ones and their grandfriends to play and learn together Please call Alicia on 1800 171 882 before attending.

08.01.2022 A beautiful story from a stay at home dads experience with Playgroup and mothers groups Wed love to hear about your Playgroup experiences! Share your experiences through Playgroup Australia here: https://playgroupaustralia.org.au/playgroup-stories/ #playgroupstories

08.01.2022 Its Letters and Numbers Month at Playgroup! Join us in exploring all the great educational activities you can do with letters and numbers for your childs development. Find your nearest Playgroup to be part of the fun and learning! http://www.playgroupsa.com.au/find.html

08.01.2022 Playgroup SA Presents A Day at the Zoo Due to COVID-19, our event is a little different this year. Have any questions? Weve got them answered below Families enrolled with Playgroup SA will be offered special admission prices to Adelaide Zoo on Friday the 23rd of October. Make your way around the Zoo at your leisure, exploring all the Zoo has to offer! ... To abide by COVID-19 rules and to avoid large crowds gathering, extra activities and performances will not be available this year. Tickets can be purchased here with your Playgroup SA Digital Enrollment Number: https://tickets.zoossa.com.au/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx

08.01.2022 Something to remember

07.01.2022 COORDINATOR VACANCY Henley Beach Playgroup is looking for a 2021 Coordinator! Would you love to be involved? Or if you know someone who would be perfect for the position, tag them below! This is a volunteer position with all training, support and clearances provided.... Please contact Amber on 0421 956 574 for more information. Please note: Due to the Coronavirus restrictions, the Henley Beach Playgroup is currently being held in Apex Park on Burbridge Road, West Beach.

06.01.2022 Dealing with big emotions can be tough, but having calm down strategies in place can help

06.01.2022 As lives have become busier, it seems there are less offers to help, and less asking for help. Somewhere along the way we have forgotten that together life is better, more fun, more secure, and more valuable to our childrens lives when they are raised together in a connected community. 2020 has highlighted some core issues facing children and families, but it has also highlighted opportunities and benefits when we each play our part. We hope our new normal sees us all #bui...ldbackbettertogether so that every family can feel safe, supported, valued and respected. You can #playyourpart by getting to know your neighbours, supporting strangers with simple acts of kindness, and celebrating those who have the courage to ask for help. Working together for kids is wonderful - its something we should be doing more of not less of. Lets work and #playtogether for #nationalchildprotection so that #everychild knows they matter. #playgroupadvocate

06.01.2022 Celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day! We are honoured to help engage the nation in the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples first languages. Whats your childs favourite Indigenous Childrens Book? ... Join in the LIVE online events here: https://www.youtube.com/user/IndigenousLiteracy

05.01.2022 With your help we are bringing together into one powerful declaration, all the evidence of the role playgroups play in creating a village through play. The most important part of that evidence is the stories you share! https://playgroupaustralia.org.au/playgroup-stories/

04.01.2022 Usually celebrated annually in July, #NAIDOCWeek is an opportunity to participate in activities to learn about and support the traditions and rich culture of Australia's #FirstPeople. We are delighted to see Playgroups across Australia celebrate the diversity of Indigenous Culture through play, helping to raise cultural respect and intrigue in their communities. #NAIDOC #PlaygroupYarns #PlaygroupCulture #FirstPeople

04.01.2022 With the weather reaching 40 degrees, it's a great time for a water safety reminder! ACTIVE adult supervision is a key part of your home pool defence to help keep little ones safe. ‘Active’ supervision means being within arm’s reach of toddlers at all times when in or around any body of water and having complete focus on them, without any distractions.... For more tips and advice on keeping kids safe around water, please visit https://kidsafe.com.au/safe-barriers-save-lives/

04.01.2022 When you see something unhelpful or unsafe PAUSE... Get curious and look for ways to help your child feel and do better

03.01.2022 Happy National Science Week! The theme this year is "Deep Blue", and what better way to explore this theme than with a water science experiment! Will it sink or will it float? This experiment is super versatile and can be done with anything found around the house. Leaves, toys, containers, sticks... the options are endless!

03.01.2022 Let them play!

01.01.2022 Play. Is. Everything.

01.01.2022 Happy Early Childhood Educators Day! Its a wonderful opportunity for children and families to acknowledge the efforts of their early childhood educators! We would like to say a huge thank you to all the early childhood educators throughout Playgroup SA To help celebrate, Certificates of Appreciation and Craft Templates can be found here: https://earlychildhoodeducatorsday.org.au/resources

01.01.2022 Calling all mums, dads and caregivers Flinders University are looking for participants to be involved in a research study looking at how the load of food work can be shared more equally between mum and dad.

01.01.2022 MYSA's Mums & Bub's Multicultural Playgroup is looking for families! There are two sessions available on Fridays, 10.30am - 12.30pm, or 1pm - 3pm, held at the Playgroup SA head office in Prospect! Please ensure you call the Playgroup Coordinator Kate before attending 8212 0085