Play-To-Learn Playgroups

Registering for Playgroups

Call 989-725-2581 for more information on how to register for Play-to-Learn Playgroups!  

2023-2024 Sessions

For children birth to age 5. Choose the session that works best for you. Playgroups are free but registration is required. 

Days and Times

  • Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
  • Thursdays 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
  • Thursdays 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Sessions

  • Session A: 10/03/2023 - 11/9/2022  (Registration begins 9/11/2023) 
  • Session B: 2/6/2024 - 3/14/2024 (Registration date: tba) 

Location

All groups are held at the Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W. North Street, Owosso, Michigan 48867.

Register

Register by calling 989-725-2581.

What is the benefits of these FREE Playgroups?

Playgroups are an ideal place for children age birth to five to learn and develop through play and for parents and caregivers to build friendships, exchange parenting information, and learn to work together.

What can playgroups offer your child?

  • Social Skills
  • Independence
  • Self confidence
  • Simple rules and routines
  • Local friends
  • Exploration
  • Creative play and problem solving
  • A chance to play and learn in small groups before entering school

What can playgroups offer parents and caregivers?

  • A chance to share experiences and ideas with other parents and caregivers
  • Provides a time to talk to other adults
  • Creates a support network
  • An opportunity to play and learn with your child
  • Enables you to become part of your local community
  • Learn information about your child's development
  • Parenting resources and information

Join Us!

  • 21 Sep
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Sep 21
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Register at https://bit.ly/453Gjx1

      Make Parenting a Pleasure (MPAP) is a training program that promotes family resilience by bringing parents together to share and normalize their parenting experiences, learn about typical early childhood development and parenting strategies, develop a support network, and learn about other community resources available to them.

      Topics include 

      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!
  • 28 Sep
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Sep 28
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Register at https://bit.ly/453Gjx1

      Make Parenting a Pleasure (MPAP) is a training program that promotes family resilience by bringing parents together to share and normalize their parenting experiences, learn about typical early childhood development and parenting strategies, develop a support network, and learn about other community resources available to them.

      Topics include 

      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!
  • 5 Oct
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Oct 5
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Register at https://bit.ly/453Gjx1

      Make Parenting a Pleasure (MPAP) is a training program that promotes family resilience by bringing parents together to share and normalize their parenting experiences, learn about typical early childhood development and parenting strategies, develop a support network, and learn about other community resources available to them.

      Topics include 

      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!
  • 12 Oct
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Oct 12
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Register at https://bit.ly/453Gjx1

      Make Parenting a Pleasure (MPAP) is a training program that promotes family resilience by bringing parents together to share and normalize their parenting experiences, learn about typical early childhood development and parenting strategies, develop a support network, and learn about other community resources available to them.

      Topics include 

      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!
  • 18 Oct
    • Great Start Parent Coalition
      Date: Oct 18
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: DeVries Nature Conservancy, 2635 North Michigan 52, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
  • 19 Oct
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Make Parenting A Pleasure
      Date: Oct 19
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Register at https://bit.ly/453Gjx1

      Make Parenting a Pleasure (MPAP) is a training program that promotes family resilience by bringing parents together to share and normalize their parenting experiences, learn about typical early childhood development and parenting strategies, develop a support network, and learn about other community resources available to them.

      Topics include 

      • Self care
      • Stress
      • Anger management
      • Communication skills
      • Positive discipline
      • Support emotional development
      • ...much more!

 

 

 

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