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Play to Learn Playgroups
ASD Preschool is sponsoring Play to Learn Playgroups for children 4 to 5-years old, not yet in kindergarten, and their families. Playgroups occur for an hour and a half, twice a week, for one month. Playgroups are hosted by an early childhood educator and family coordinator at Denali Montessori Elementary.
For children 3-4 years old who are going to Kindergarten in two school years, check out our Wednesday groups for the younger crowd!
To request* a playgroup spot, CLICK HERE.
*If a selected Playgroup is full, families will be notified of their waitlist status and receive preference for the next available Playgroup.
Upcoming Playgroups:
FULL: No longer accepting applicants for this Cohort. March: Mondays and Tuesdays* (9:15-10:45 am, 3/4, 3/5, 3/18, 3/19, 3/25, 3/26)
*No classes the week of 3/11-3/15 due to Spring Break
FULL: No longer accepting applicants for this Cohort. March: Young Wednesdays (children 3-4)* (9:15-10:45 am, 3/6, 3/20, 3/27)
*No classes the week of 3/11-3/15 due to Spring Break
FULL: No longer accepting applicants for this Cohort. March: Thursdays and Fridays* (9:15-10:45 am, 2/29, 3/1, 3/7, 3/8, 3/21, 3/22, 3/28, 3/29)
*No classes the week of 3/11-3/15 due to Spring Break
April: Mondays and Tuesdays (9:15-10:45 am, 4/1, 4/2, 4/8, 4/9, 4/15, 4/16, 4/22, 4/23, 4/29, 4/30)
April: Young Wednesdays (children 3-4) (9:15-10:45 am, 4/3, 4/10, 4,17, 4/24)
April: Thursdays and Fridays (9:15-10:45 am, 4/4, 4/5, 4/11, 4/12, 4/18, 4/19, 4/25, 4/26)
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 the Countdown to Kindergarten Coordinator: Emily Robinson at robinson_emily@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 (ages 4 to 5, 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. Adult caregivers/parents have a chance to connect with other parents 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 Anchorage School District.
What are the benefits of joining a P2L Playgroup?
- Provides age-appropriate activities for children and parents
- Nurtures social family connections and friendships
- Connects families to community resources
How can my family participate?
- Each cohort is a 4-week commitment where families are expected to attend an hour and a half, twice a week.
- 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: https://www.asdk12.org/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 the P2L Lead Educator:
Siray Abbey abbey_siray@asdk12.org