Free Online Playgroup Sessions!
We are bringing playgroup to you! Each week we will run live and interactive sessions on Zoom. Run by playgroup facilitators, these sessions are lots of fun and provide plenty of opportunities to connect, learn, share and play! We also have a variety of play sheets to inspire play everyday. Scroll down to learn more.
What’s On
20th September – 1st October 2021
We are taking a little break from our regular sessions over the school holidays, but we will still be sharing daily play inspiration and activity ideas. We have two special events coming up over the school holidays, read on to learn more.
Monday 27 September at 10am
Let’s go outside, what can you find? Join us on Playgroup at Home LIVE for Nature Bingo!
Go for a walk to the local neighbourhood park, or the bush and see if you can find what is on this list. We will also have a special guest joining us for a Somalian Storytime
Read on to learn more about the various interactive, online playgroup sessions currently on offer
Playgroup at Home LIVE
Bringing playgroup to life, wherever you are. Jump online and join us for songs, stories and interactive play activities. Each week we will send you an activity sheet so that we can create and play together.
WHEN: Tuesday and Friday 10am
AGES:These sessions are suitable for ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent/carer
Baby Playgroup at Home LIVE
This is time for you and your baby to bond and connect with other families going through similar ages and stages. Playgroup staff will be there to guide you, share ideas, resources and play activities.
WHEN: Monday and Thursday at 10am
AGES: Babies 0-12 months, accompanied by a parent/carer
Special Online Sessions
We welcome you to be part of our unique playgroup sessions featuring special guests such as authors, musicians, early years professionals, artists, nature guides and play enthusiasts.
WHEN: Session times vary, click below to learn more about upcoming session times.
AGES: all ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent/carer
Music Time
LIVE playgroup music sessions are coming to a screen near you! We are delighted to welcome you to join us and the amazing Amanda from Hullaballoo Music For All, for this extra Playgroup at Home sessions. We will sing, dance and have a few giggles.
WHEN: Session days and times vary. Click below to find an upcoming session
AGES: These sessions are suitable for ages 0-5, accompanied by a parent/carer
Activity Sheets
Time to get creative and play at home! Explore our play at home ideas below, click on a sheet to download.
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NGV KIDS AT HOME ACTIVITIES
DIY VIDEOS
Playdough for One:
Creativity in the Kitchen:
“The way that play lights up every area of the brain means that play is literally brain fertiliser and provides children with the optimal conditions to thrive.”
– Bridget Dooley, Play Therapist
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