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Play to Learn Playgroups

ASD Preschool is sponsoring Play to Learn Playgroups for preschool aged children, not yet in kindergarten, and their families. Playgroups are hosted by an early childhood educator and family coordinator. There is no cost associated with any of our playgroups or events.

Upcoming Playgroups:

Kindergarten Readiness Playgroup (ages 4/5)

The Play to Learn Playgroup program is excited to offer two cohorts a week this fall!

Who is it for? 

This program is for families with preschool-aged children (ages 4/5) who are entering kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year.

Children enrolled in these cohorts must be 4 years old on or before 9/1/2024.

What is it?

A caregiver accompanies their child to a preschool classroom equipped with an early-childhood educator and a family coordinator. The caregiver enjoys a chance to connect with other adults while learning about child development. During this time, the children are learning and playing together with their teacher. Siblings are welcome!

When is it?

Playgroups will be two days a week (Monday/Tuesday or Thursday/Friday depending on cohort)

8:45 am-10:15 am at Denali Montessori Elementary School.

Dates of the program:

Quarter 1 Dates

A) Monday and Tuesday Cohort (8/26, 8/27, 9/3, 9/9, 9/10, 9/16, 9/17, 9/23, 9/24, 9/30, 10/1, 10/7,10/8)

OR

B) Thursday and Friday Cohort (8/29, 8/30, 9/5, 9/6, 9/12, 9/13, 9/19, 9/20, 9/26, 9/27, 10/3, 10/4)

Quarter 2 Dates

A) Monday and Tuesday Cohort (10/15, 10/21, 10/22, 10/28, 10/29, 11/4, 11/5, 11/12, 11/18, 11/19, 11/25, 11/26)

OR

B) Thursday and Friday Cohort (10/10, 10/11, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/1, 11/7, 11/8, 11/14, 11/15, 11/21, 11/22)

To fill out a request for a 2024-25 playgroup spot, Click

Young Waldorf Wednesdays (ages 3-4)

The Play to Learn Playgroup program is sponsoring its first Waldorf-focused playgroup starting in October!

Who is it for? 

This program is for families with young children who are ages 3-4 and starting kindergarten in 2026-2027.

Children enrolled in the Waldorf playgroup must be 3 years old on or before 9/1/2024. 

What is it?

A caregiver accompanies their child to a preschool classroom equipped with a Waldorf teacher and family coordinator. The caregiver enjoys a chance to connect with other adults while learning about child development. During this time, children are learning and playing with their teacher. Siblings are welcome!

When is it?

Waldorf Playgroups will be held on Wednesdays from 

9:00 am-11:00 am at Denali Montessori Elementary School.

Dates of the program:

10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 11/27, 12/4

To fill out a request for a Young Waldorf Wednesday playgroup spot, Click

POP-UP PLAYGROUPS 

If you would like to host Pop-Up Playgroups at your location, let us bring the program to you! This can be a single event or regularly occurring playgroups depending on the needs of your group or program. If you are interested in hosting Pop-Up Playgroups at your location, email a Countdown to Kindergarten Coordinator: Ariel Mangelsdorf at mangelsdorf_ariel@asdk12.org

What Are Play to Learn Playgroups?

P2L PLAYGROUP MISSION STATEMENT

Partner with families to support their child's successful transition to school by exposing children to resources and inclusive practices. We are committed to creating a community of connection between the home and the school family.

Play to Learn Playgroups (P2L)

Play to Learn Playgroups bring together children (preschool aged, not yet in kindergarten), their caregivers, an early childhood teacher, and a community resource specialist. Caregivers are required to stay with their child at all times while participating in the P2L Playgroup program. Siblings are welcome to join! These weekly playgroups build a community for family support and work on positive classroom behaviors. Caregivers have a chance to connect with other adults who have children the same age while also learning about local resources, information, and ideas for age-appropriate activities to practice at home with the resource specialist. This is a program sponsored by the Â鶹Éçmadou School District.

What are the benefits of joining a P2L Playgroup?

• Provides age-appropriate activities for children and caregivers
• Nurtures social family connections and friendships
• Connects families to community resources

How can my family participate?

• Each cohort is a commitment where families are expected to attend an hour and a half, twice a week, for their cohort's dates.
• Request a Playgroup spot by clicking the link above. If weekdays do not work for your family, check out our Countdown to Kindergarten event schedule which is held exclusively on weekends: /countdowntokindy

What happens each week?

• Educational free play
• Circle time
• Time to share information about resources and activities while connecting with other families 
• Gross motor and sensory play

If you have any questions regarding Play to Learn Playgroups, email a P2L Lead Educator:

Ariel Mangelsdorf mangelsdorf_ariel@asdk12.org