Parent-Toddler PlayGroup (13-24 mo)

Wee Care's Parent-Toddler PlayGroup builds on the foundations established in the Parent-Infant PlayGroup programme. For new children, it is an opportunity to explore, discover and learn about themselves and the world in which they live. Parents at Wee Care are encouraged to participate in the learning activities, as the importance of adult input in increasing a child's level of development continues to be emphasised. In turn, our team of specialist educators facilitate in the development of the bonds that are required for motivated, directed and purposeful play.

My Wee Care Experience Madam Cecilia Goh and her son, Lincoln, attended the Parent-Toddler PlayGroup until he was 22 months old. She says: "Lincoln (right) has become more confident socially, something that I see when he interacts with both his peers and adults. He responds well to the things around him, and has a good attention span with books, puzzles and songs."

BENEFITS

The Parent-Toddler PlayGroup programme continues to build on the child's ability to relate socially with others. Toddlers are encouraged to interact with their peers and by 2 years old, many of them have appeared to be more self-confident and articulate. They also seem to be able to focus on learning tasks better, and to process the physical and social environment in a more organised fashion.

All these will prepare and enable them to take the big step forward to the next level of learning in the "Bright Starts" for Bright Sparks programme. This is a preschool programme that helps young children to develop pre-academic abilities, social skills, emotional intelligence and independence.

ACTIVITIES and FORMAT

The Parent-Toddler PlayGroup programme encourages toddlers to learn through structured play activities via exploration, manipulation and discovery. A weekly theme provides the backdrop for learning goals and activities that vary from week to week.

Typically, a Parent-Toddler PlayGroup session involves the following:

• Welcome and Music Time
• Stations for Structured Learning, including Imaginative Play and Thinking Skills, to provide the child with individual attention in a group setting
• Soft-Play and Multi-Sensory Learning, for Sensori-Motor Development
• Snack and Circle Time, for acquiring Social Scripts and Interaction Skills
• Closing and Good-bye

Outdoor Play and Nature Time is available according the theme for the week and when the weather permits.

The length of each Parent-Toddler PlayGroup session is one-and-a-half (1½) hours.

PARENT / CAREGIVER INVOLVEMENT

This is essential, in line with the Wee Care philosophy of the importance of adult input in increasing a child's level of development. Involvement is limited to one adult (usually either the father or the mother) per child.

CLASS SIZE and EDUCATOR-CHILD RATIO

Each class can only accommodate a maximum of seven (7) pairs of parents and toddlers, who are led and facilitated by two (2) Wee Care educators.

ADMISSION and FEES

Children are admitted into the Parent-Toddler PlayGroup programme at the start of each term. Mid-term admissions are possible only when there are vacancies.

A one-time trial session may be requested for S$48.00.

Programme fees and the corresponding deposit are as follows:

Deposits are refunded according to the terms and conditions of registration.

FIND OUT MORE:

• Check out Parent / Student Services
• Contact our School Administrator
• Make an Online Enquiry