About little play connections 

Little Play Connections is an opportunity for you and your child to build connections with each other, stories, nature and intentionally created activities.  Each session is unique and invites your child to explore purposefully designed playthings created with natural, recycled and everyday materials. The sessions are intended to engage and inspire, as well as offering suggestions on how to extend the play and learning at home.

Every session is inspired by quality stories to engage the children in the play experiences, encourage connection to texts and help get the children excited about reading! Every week will offer playful experiences that help develop social, sensory, fine motor, creative and practical skills. Children will have opportunities to explore counting, patterns, colours, language development and many other pre-school and early learning concepts.

session details & format 

Sessions run from 9.30am to 11.15am.

Sessions are suitable for children aged *18 months to 5 years (siblings under 18 months can attend free). 

FORMAT:

• The format of each session is the same however the story, theme and activities change each week.
• Sessions arrival - 9.30am. Settle on the mat. Children can play and enjoy their snacks. 
• Session introduction - 9.40am. Introduction of the session theme and story. 
• Play time! After the story the children can play and explore all the activities with parents/carers. This is child directed play where the children can enjoy hands-on experiences, natural discoveries and creative skill-building play. 
• Group activity -10.40. This is an opportunity for some painting, craft, a science experiment or an active game. 
• Session conclusion - 11am - The session ends with a story. Children can enjoy their snacks with new friends.

*IMPORTANT - Parents / carers must supervise their children at all times. There are some activities with small parts. 

booking options

SINGLE SESSION BOOKINGS - See below and book specific dates via the calendar. 

dates

WEDNESDAYS - Term Four - Dates and themes below: 

• Wednesday 29th October - Halloween Special 
• Wednesday 19th November - ABC, 123
• Wednesday 3rd December - Christmas Fun! 

location

Scarborough/Doubleview Guide Hall and Munroe Reserve.

• All weather play - The sessions are located in the Guide Hall and adjacent outside area, or occasionally on the grassed reserve (on the other side of the same parking area). See the map below. 
• Address - Corner of Hancock St and Scarborough Beach Road, Doubleview.  
• Parking - located behind the Guide Hall. Access is via Hancock street. 
• Facilities - Toilets and a kitchen (for tea/coffee etc) are available. 
• See the map and venue pictures below. 

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What to bring 

• Play can be messy! Sessions are inside and outside and involve sensory play which can be messy or wet. Please bring a hat, water bottle, nut free snacks and spare set of clothes.  
• Enjoy a cuppa - Tea & coffee is provided. Please BYO a cup with a lid. 

other play to be sessions

PLAY to Be offer other ways to connect to play: 

• Holiday Play Connections
• Family Play Connections - weekend sessions
• Adult Learn about Play Workshops (Coming soon)
• Tailored Private or Group Play Sessions - by direct request. 
• Refer to the PLAY to Be Events List page for details PLAY to Be Events

about play to be

These sessions are designed and facilitated by Danielle, founder of PLAY to Be. As a teacher, parent and designer, I have created these play sessions to empower families to be confident with play. My mission is to help families create playful experiences, make connections, learn and grow. Underpinning everything is the PLAY to Be motto - Food Grows Bodies, PLAY GROWS MINDS. I strongly believe that play is as important to a child's cognitive and physical growth and development as food is to the growing bodies. Offering a variety of natural, enriching and engaging play experiences is an invaluable investment in your child's future. 

To see a little of what we have been up to, please follow the PLAY to Be journey on Instagram and Facebook. 

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