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Play to Learn Playgroups
ASD Preschool is sponsoring Play to Learn Playgroups through Countdown to Kindergarten for preschool-aged children who are not yet in kindergarten and their families. Each playgroup is led by an early childhood educator and family coordinator. All playgroups and events are completely free, and siblings are welcome to participate.
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About 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 Anchorage 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.
- Join our mailing list to stay updated on future cohorts.
- If the playgroups does not work for your family, check out our other events for Countdown to Kindergarten
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
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Interested in receiving upcoming information and events with ASD Play to Learn and Countdown to Kindergarten?
Quarter 3 Play to Learn Cohort
When is it?
Time: 10:00-11:30am
The dates of 4-5 year old cohort:
1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/22, 1/27, 1/29, 2/3, 2/5/, 2/10, 2/12, 2/17, 2/19
Time: 12:00-1:30pm
The dates of 3-4 year old cohort:
1/13, 1/20, 1/27. 2/3, 2/10, 2/17
Location: Denali Montessori Elementary School.
To fill out a request for Quarter 3 playgroup spot, Click Here
King Tech Tuesdays with Play to Learn
Drop In and Join Us, No Registration Required for Pop-Up
This is a collaboration between Anchorage School District's Play to Learn and King Tech's Early Childhood Education programs. Join your child for a play session where they get to engage with high school students aspiring to be educators.
A Play to Learn educator will be at each session to share tips and tricks for home: creating routines and rituals, managing transitions, and navigating challenging behaviors with some of our fun make and take activities.
When is it?
Every Tuesday (Closure days will follow ASD Calendar)
4:00-5:15 PM at King Tech High School in the preschool classroom
PLAY TO LEARN 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.
If you have any questions regarding Play to Learn Playgroups, email a P2L Educator: June semmens_june@asdk12.org
PLAYGROUP PARTNERSHIP
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 playgroup 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: Kaitlin Demarcus_Kaitlin@asdk12.org