Play-To-Learn Playgroups

Registering for Playgroups

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

2025 Sessions

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

Play to Learn Winter Playgroups - January 21 - March 13

Registration opens December 9, 2024.

Days and Times

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

Location

All playgroups are held at the Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W. North Street, Owosso, Michigan 48867 unless otherwise noted.

The Morrice location is located at Morrice Elementary, 111 Mason Street, Morrice, Michigan.

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!

  • 25 March
    • Literacy Night - Great Start Family Coalition Meeting
      Date: Tue Mar 25
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Join us at our next meeting to enjoy dinner and conversation with other parents.  Meetings are held on the last Tuesdays of the month with dinner served at 5:30.  Tot watch is provided.

      Please RSVP at https://bit.ly/3X40vgo
  • 26 March
    • Life with Preschoolers - Perry
      Date: Wed Mar 26
      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
      Location: Perry Elementary School, 401 N Watkins St, Perry, MI 48872, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      A 4-Session Family Discussion Group

      Free for Great Start Readiness Program Preschool Families

      Discussions:

      • 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.

  • 10 April
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure Parenting Class
      Date: Thu Apr 10
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Shiawassee RESD, 1025 N Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      Thursday April 10th thru May 8th5:30-8pm.


      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!

      Register at

      https://bit.ly/3KiJ0Si

  • 17 April
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure Parenting Class
      Date: Thu Apr 17
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Shiawassee RESD, 1025 N Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      Thursday April 10th thru May 8th5:30-8pm.


      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!

      Register at

      https://bit.ly/3KiJ0Si

  • 24 April
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure Parenting Class
      Date: Thu Apr 24
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Shiawassee RESD, 1025 N Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      Thursday April 10th thru May 8th5:30-8pm.


      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!

      Register at

      https://bit.ly/3KiJ0Si

  • 29 April
  • 1 May
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure Parenting Class
      Date: Thu May 1
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Shiawassee RESD, 1025 N Shiawassee St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      Thursday April 10th thru May 8th5:30-8pm.


      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!

      Register at

      https://bit.ly/3KiJ0Si

 

 

 

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