Play-To-Learn Playgroups

Registering for Playgroups

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

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

  • Details coming soon for Fall 2024 playgroups

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

Additional Community Opportunities

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Great Start Family Coalition

Join Us!

  • 24 September
    • Storywalk Install - Great Start Family Coalition Meeting
      Date: Tue Sep 24
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: 201 N Brooks St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Meeting Location: Head Start, 201 N Brooks St., Owosso, Michigan 48861

      We will be installing a semi-permanent Storywalk at Head Start. Bring your muscles and a hammer! A box meal will be provided so please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3X40vgo

      No childcare will be provided for this meeting. There is a playground.
  • 26 September
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure - GS Family Coalition
      Date: Thu Sep 26
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      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.

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care

      Register at https://bit.ly/3KiJ0Si or by calling 989-725-2581.
  • 2 October
    • Life with Preschoolers - Owosso
      Date: Wed Oct 2
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Bentley Elementary School, 1375 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group, Free for GSRP Preschool Families 
      Discussion:
      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

      We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.

      Great Start Readiness Program

  • 3 October
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure - GS Family Coalition
      Date: Thu Oct 3
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      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.

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care

      Register at https://bit.ly/3KiJ0Si or by calling 989-725-2581.
  • 9 October
    • Life with Preschoolers - Owosso
      Date: Wed Oct 9
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Bentley Elementary School, 1375 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group, Free for GSRP Preschool Families 
      Discussion:
      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

      We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.

      Great Start Readiness Program

  • 10 October
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure - GS Family Coalition
      Date: Thu Oct 10
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      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.

      Free Dinner & Supervised Care

      Register at https://bit.ly/3KiJ0Si or by calling 989-725-2581.
  • 16 October
    • Life with Preschoolers - Owosso
      Date: Wed Oct 16
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Bentley Elementary School, 1375 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group, Free for GSRP Preschool Families 
      Discussion:
      • Consistent routines
      • Positive discipline
      • Communication skills
      • Connected relationships
      • Handling stress and time challenges
      • ...much more!

      Register by calling 989-725-2581

      or visiting bit.ly/LifeWithPreschoolers

      We are able to offer drop in supervised care for your children ages 2-12 in a classroom close to the class. Meals will also be provided to both children and adults.

      Great Start Readiness Program

 

 

 

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