Supported Playgroup
For children aged 6 weeks to 6 years and their parents/carers
Our free Supported Playgroup offers a fun, relaxed environment where kids of all abilities participate in arts and craft, learn a key word sign and enjoy story time.
Who is our playgroup for?
Supported Playgroup is for kids aged 6 weeks to 6 years years old who have:
• a disability or medical diagnosis or
• concerns about their development
Why attend our playgroup?
• Sessions are run jointly by Sylvanvale’s Clinical Services team and an early childhood educator from Mikarie
• We can give you tips about childhood development
• Our Practitioners can support you with concerns you and your child are experiencing
• Social connections with other families and have fun
• Supporting children to access day care or be ready
for school
• Hear from guest speakers who share skills and knowledge about children and their development.
Days: Every Thursday
Time: Session 1: 9:15am – 10:15am
Session 2: 10.30am – 11.30am.
Location: Mikarie Child Care Centre
2 Mikarie Place, Kirrawee NSW
RSVP: BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.
Call 1300 244 577 or complete the contact form.
Or email: supportedplaygroup1@sylvanvale.com.au
Each child develops differently.
Our playgroup can provide you and your child the support you
need to develop their skills and abilities.
6 months
Language & Communication
Starts babbling and making different sounds
Motor Skills
Rolls from back to side
Play
Bangs toys and enjoys peak-a-boo type games
Emotions
Smiles and shows affection to caregivers
Learning & Thinking
Uses single words
1 Year
Language & Communication
Uses single words
Motor Skills
Sits independently, crawls and pull to stand
Play
Plays with toys purposefully and finds hidden objects
Emotions
More attached to familiar people and nervous with strangers
Learning & Thinking
Follows simple instructions and copies gestures
2 to 3 Years
Language & Communication
Puts words together
Motor Skills
Walks, runs and jumps
Play
Shows interest in peers and plays with toys in different ways
Emotions
Shows wide range of emotions
Learning & Thinking
Begins to sort shapes and colours
4 to 5 Years
Language & Communication
Tells a simple story using full sentences
Motor Skills
Uses the toilet on their own
Play
Likes to play with other children
Emotions
Cooperates with other children
Learning & Thinking
Plays board and card games
