Play-Group
Children aged 2 to 3 years.
A "Play-Group" program curriculum typically focuses on early childhood development through play-based and experiential learning. The content usually includes a variety of activities designed to develop social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills.
Language and Literacy Development
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Storytelling and Read-Alouds: Introducing children to books, stories, and rhymes.
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Vocabulary Building: Simple words and phrases, recognizing and naming common objects.
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Songs and Poems: Singing nursery rhymes and simple songs to develop phonemic awareness.
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Picture Books: Looking at pictures and discussing them to enhance comprehension.
Social and Emotional Development
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Group Activities: Encouraging sharing, taking turns, and cooperative play.
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Role-Playing: Activities like playing house, shopping, or other pretend play to understand social roles and responsibilities.
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Emotional Expression: Activities that help children recognize and express their emotions.
Creative Arts
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Drawing and Painting: Exploring different mediums like crayons, watercolors, and finger paints.
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Crafts: Simple crafts using paper, glue, and other safe materials.
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Music and Dance: Exposure to various musical instruments and simple dance movements.
Environmental Awareness
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Nature Walks: Exploring the outdoor environment to learn about plants, animals, and the weather.
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Gardening: Simple gardening activities like planting seeds and watering plants.
Cognitive Skills
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Shapes and Colors: Identifying and naming basic shapes and colors.
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Numbers and Counting: Introduction to numbers 1-10 through counting games and activities.
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Sorting and Matching: Activities involving sorting objects by size, color, or type.
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Puzzles and Games: Simple puzzles to develop problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination.
​Physical Development
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Fine Motor Skills: Activities like drawing, coloring, cutting with safety scissors, and playing with clay or playdough.
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Gross Motor Skills: Activities that involve running, jumping, climbing, and playing with balls.
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Dance and Movement: Simple dance routines or movement games to improve coordination and rhythm.
Sensory Activities
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Sand and Water Play: Exploring textures and concepts like wet/dry, heavy/light.
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Sensory Bins: Bins filled with rice, beans, or other materials for tactile exploration.
Basic Life Skills
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Self-Care: Teaching basic hygiene habits like washing hands and brushing teeth.
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Independence: Encouraging simple tasks like dressing up, eating, and tidying up toys.
