playgroup
Tots socializing together
A playgroup is an informal gathering where young children play together under adult supervision, typically organized by parents who take turns hosting.
The term emphasizes social development for toddlers and preschoolers who aren't yet in formal schooling: We met some great families through our neighborhood playgroup.
In British usage, playgroup can also mean a preschool or nursery program.
Child supervision facility
- nurseryRoom for infants
- preschoolEarly childhood educational program
- crècheChristmas nativity display
- kindergartenEarly schooling for youngsters
pre-K · Montessori · childminder · nanny · babysitter · early education · drop-off · pickup
Scheduled narrative session
- finger paintingArt using digits directly
- playdoughMalleable children's craft material
- singingVocal music-making
- dancingRhythmic bodily motion
blocks · puzzles · dress-up · arts and crafts · games · bubbles · sandbox · music time
Voluntary close relations
- sharingDividing among others
- turn-takingAlternating speaker roles
- bondingForming close connections
- interactionReciprocal action between parties
inclusion · cooperation · companionship · making friends · playdates · circle time · social skills · communication
Daytime slumber break
- sippy cupsLidded toddler drinking vessels
- diapersInfant waste garments
- strollersWheeled seats for babies
- playmatsPadded surfaces for floor activities
bibs · highchairs · snacks · little ones · separation anxiety · potty training · tantrums · teething
Gaining knowledge gradually
- cognitiveRelating to thinking
- motor skillsCoordinated bodily movement ability
- language developmentGaining communication abilities over time
- creativityCapacity for original thought
imagination · exploration · curiosity · milestones · school readiness · literacy · numeracy · shapes
daycare
Child supervision facility
kindergarten · pre-K · Montessori · childminder · nanny · babysitter · early education · drop-off · pickup · enrollment
storytime
Scheduled narrative session
- finger paintingArt using digits directly
- playdoughMalleable children's craft material
- singingVocal music-making
dancing · blocks · puzzles · dress-up · arts and crafts · games · bubbles · sandbox · music time · hide-and-seek
friends
Voluntary close relations
- sharingDividing among others
- turn-takingAlternating speaker roles
- bondingForming close connections
interaction · inclusion · cooperation · companionship · making friends · playdates · circle time · social skills · communication · community
naptime
Daytime slumber break
- sippy cupsLidded toddler drinking vessels
- diapersInfant waste garments
- strollersWheeled seats for babies
playmats · bibs · highchairs · snacks · little ones · separation anxiety · potty training · tantrums · teething · crawlers
learning
Gaining knowledge gradually
- cognitiveRelating to thinking
- motor skillsCoordinated bodily movement ability
- language developmentGaining communication abilities over time
creativity · imagination · exploration · curiosity · milestones · school readiness · literacy · numeracy · shapes · colors
- toddlerstoddler, three-year-old, toddlerhood, terrible twos, first steps
- preschoolpreschool, nursery school, pre-K, pre-k, kindergarten
- daycarecribs, diapers, highchairs, nap time, nap rooms
- early childhoodchild development, infancy, early years, toddler years, childhood
- Peppa PigGeorge, muddy puddles, snorting, red dress
- toddler classesmommy and me, baby gym, baby yoga, music and movement, tumbling
playgroupelementary school
Institution for young pupils
primary school · formal education · compulsory education · boarding school · school