Play groups!
18 months to 4 years
The Serendipity Trust holds Play Group Sessions for children aged 18 months to 4 years!
Click here to download the info sheet for parents/guardians.
This weekly Montessori inspired play group is held at Serendipity House at 32 Cripps Road, Galle. Two weekly sessions are available; Tuesday and Friday afternoons 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
Our Play Group environment provides a range of graduated activities that suit the unfolding developmental stages of children from confident walkers through to children reaching 4 years. Children can pursue tasks at their own pace with just a little help from Mum, Dad or other caregivers. This weekly group not only enables children to enjoy creative play alongside other children but also provides a vital support for parents from the local area.
To begin with, the program will be supported by a Play Group Leader, who is a qualified and experienced Montessori Educator. She will be available at sessions from August until December to guide and support individuals and the group though a range of fun and creative play opportunities.
Careful understanding of the development of infants enables the Serendipity Trust to create a place that meets their needs. The Playgroup offers a parent-infant community where young children can engage in activities that assist their psychomotor skills, language acquisition, growing independence, and their understanding of the world.
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Click here to download the info sheet for parents/guardians.
This weekly Montessori inspired play group is held at Serendipity House at 32 Cripps Road, Galle. Two weekly sessions are available; Tuesday and Friday afternoons 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
Our Play Group environment provides a range of graduated activities that suit the unfolding developmental stages of children from confident walkers through to children reaching 4 years. Children can pursue tasks at their own pace with just a little help from Mum, Dad or other caregivers. This weekly group not only enables children to enjoy creative play alongside other children but also provides a vital support for parents from the local area.
To begin with, the program will be supported by a Play Group Leader, who is a qualified and experienced Montessori Educator. She will be available at sessions from August until December to guide and support individuals and the group though a range of fun and creative play opportunities.
Careful understanding of the development of infants enables the Serendipity Trust to create a place that meets their needs. The Playgroup offers a parent-infant community where young children can engage in activities that assist their psychomotor skills, language acquisition, growing independence, and their understanding of the world.
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About the Montessori Method
Montessori educators often refer to the stage between birth and six as the ‘absorbent mind’. Throughout this period children learn with great ease and joy if given the right opportunities.
The Montessori approach fosters children's love of learning and encourages independence by providing an environment of activities and materials which children use at their own pace. This builds self-confidence, inner discipline, a sense of self-worth and instills positive social behaviour. The approach forms the basis for lifelong learning.
Besides the opportunity for socializing and play, one of playgroup’s main aims is to educate and inspire the parent/caregiver about Montessori methodology and how this child centered approach to learning can be applied in the home and all aspects of life.
Playgroup Activities
Normal activities enjoyed at all playgroups such as painting, singing and stories will be readily available, however the program will also emphasise the following:
Session times:
Group 1:
Every Tuesday Afternoon
- 2.30pm to 4.30pm during school terms and selected holiday periods
Group 2:
Every Friday Morning
– 9am to 11am during school terms and selected holiday periods
*Please note: Maximum of 15 children per session; further sessions will be added as the interest in this group grows.
Fees:
The Serendipity Trust (Guarantee) Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation. Our Playgroup fees are 200/- per session per child (siblings under 9 months of age can attend free of charge). Come along and try your first session free of charge.
This fee is inclusive of the weekly 2-hour session, tea/biscuits for parents/caregivers, craft materials, cooking ingredients etc.
Please bring one piece of fruit along to each session for a shared snack for the kids.
Bookings:
Bookings are essential. Contact Serendipity House on 091 2248086 or info@serendipitytrust.com to register your interest.
See also:
Montessori educators often refer to the stage between birth and six as the ‘absorbent mind’. Throughout this period children learn with great ease and joy if given the right opportunities.
The Montessori approach fosters children's love of learning and encourages independence by providing an environment of activities and materials which children use at their own pace. This builds self-confidence, inner discipline, a sense of self-worth and instills positive social behaviour. The approach forms the basis for lifelong learning.
Besides the opportunity for socializing and play, one of playgroup’s main aims is to educate and inspire the parent/caregiver about Montessori methodology and how this child centered approach to learning can be applied in the home and all aspects of life.
Playgroup Activities
Normal activities enjoyed at all playgroups such as painting, singing and stories will be readily available, however the program will also emphasise the following:
- Practical life activities: These activities improve concentration and help develop orderly work patterns. They also help develop fine motor skills and foster emerging skills of independence.
- Sensory Experiences: These activities allow exploration of the senses by isolating and focusing on one area at a time.
- Language: These experiences help to develop listening and speaking skills, prewriting and pre reading activities.
- Music and Movement: Song and dance, use of musical instruments.
- Cultural Studies: Learning about our world- biology, geography, history as well as art and craft.
Session times:
Group 1:
Every Tuesday Afternoon
- 2.30pm to 4.30pm during school terms and selected holiday periods
Group 2:
Every Friday Morning
– 9am to 11am during school terms and selected holiday periods
*Please note: Maximum of 15 children per session; further sessions will be added as the interest in this group grows.
Fees:
The Serendipity Trust (Guarantee) Ltd is a not-for-profit organisation. Our Playgroup fees are 200/- per session per child (siblings under 9 months of age can attend free of charge). Come along and try your first session free of charge.
This fee is inclusive of the weekly 2-hour session, tea/biscuits for parents/caregivers, craft materials, cooking ingredients etc.
Please bring one piece of fruit along to each session for a shared snack for the kids.
Bookings:
Bookings are essential. Contact Serendipity House on 091 2248086 or info@serendipitytrust.com to register your interest.
See also:
