by pgqld_admin | Mar 24, 2021 | Parenting, Playgroup, Programs, Research, Toddlers
‘Playgroup is for everyone’. Play is important – it is how we learn; it aids our brain and body development and is a major factor in how we create and maintain relationships. No matter our ability, play is how we grow, and playing with others challenges us to build...
by PGEditor | Oct 8, 2020 | Parenting, Playgroup
Dress-up play… an ultimate portal to an alternate universe, an invitation for a child to become anything they want! Dress-up play creates the opportunity for a child to design their own story. It is not only a fun-filled experience but can also be considered vital to...
by PGEditor | Jun 2, 2020 | Parenting, Playgroup
I am not going to lie; it is with a bit of relief and anxiety as I watch some restrictions being lifted across Queensland. The next few months are bound to make more waves as we continue to work towards maintaining an environment that is as safe and secure as can be,...
by PGEditor | May 14, 2020 | Babies, Parenting, Playgroup, Pre-Prep, Toddlers
According to Theory of Cognitive Development (Piaget, 1983), children move through four different stages of mental development. The first stage – sensorimotor stage from birth-to-two is about getting to know the world through movements and sensations. Children learn...
by PGEditor | Apr 24, 2020 | Parenting, Playgroup
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities, we are being asked to keep our social distance and stay at home. Recreational parks, playgrounds, beaches, gyms and indoor sporting venues are now closed. Many of us are working from home with young...
