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Serving Families from: Peabody Beverly Boxford Danvers Marblehead Middleton Salem Swampscott Topsfield
ALL GROUPS AND PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE
Priority will be given to families living in our 9 communities.
Children are limited to 1 registered playgroup per session.
Please be mindful of the specific ages established for each group
(this includes siblings).
For curriculum based playgroups, supplies and materials being age appropriate, we will not allow children that are not age eligible in the center while playgroups are in session.
To attend the playgroups listed below please click on the picture and complete the registration
Mondays
10:00-10:45am
Peabody
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
This Group will support child's developmental skills by proposing open ended activities that will foster hands on exploration and engagement.
10:00-10:45am
Peabody
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
This Group will support child's developmental skills by proposing open ended activities that will foster hands on exploration and engagement.
Tuesdays
10:00-10:45am
Peabody
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Super hero play gives kids the chance to pretend to be strong and invincible, encourages them to make new friends and helps them develop an identity outside their real life.
It can also help children to explore moral values and dilemmas and to establish what they and others perceive as right and wrong.
10:00-10:45am
Peabody
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Super hero play gives kids the chance to pretend to be strong and invincible, encourages them to make new friends and helps them develop an identity outside their real life.
It can also help children to explore moral values and dilemmas and to establish what they and others perceive as right and wrong.
Tuesdays
10:00-11:00am
Boxford
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
All aboard the Imagination Station!! Using seasonal themes, the group will incorporate books, process art, and engage with songs during circle time. Group is intended to support a range of ages with a curriculum designed to cover all major areas of development: physical, cognitive, social and emotional.
10:00-11:00am
Boxford
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
All aboard the Imagination Station!! Using seasonal themes, the group will incorporate books, process art, and engage with songs during circle time. Group is intended to support a range of ages with a curriculum designed to cover all major areas of development: physical, cognitive, social and emotional.
Wednesdays
10:00-11:00am
Swampscott
Registration is Required!
Spaces are limited.
This group will offer advice and practical support helping to easy some of the stress or exhaustion that people may be experiencing. This group is an opportunity for parents, caregivers and expecting parents to connect, share and find support.
10:00-11:00am
Swampscott
Registration is Required!
Spaces are limited.
This group will offer advice and practical support helping to easy some of the stress or exhaustion that people may be experiencing. This group is an opportunity for parents, caregivers and expecting parents to connect, share and find support.
Wednesdays
11:30-12:30pm
Swampscott
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Toddler time allows a child to learn the skills of negotiation, problem solving, sharing, and working within groups. Children practice decision-making skills, move at their own pace and discover their own interests during play. The group will offer different activities including sensory, music, literacy a and finger play. Parents will be engaged into conversations related to their children's development, community resources, parental struggles and everything involved in raising children.
11:30-12:30pm
Swampscott
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Toddler time allows a child to learn the skills of negotiation, problem solving, sharing, and working within groups. Children practice decision-making skills, move at their own pace and discover their own interests during play. The group will offer different activities including sensory, music, literacy a and finger play. Parents will be engaged into conversations related to their children's development, community resources, parental struggles and everything involved in raising children.
Wednesdays
10:00-10:45am
Peabody
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Early childhood support is about providing experiences that can stimulate young children' s curiosity and motivate them to become interested in their environment and in the mechanisms of nature. This group will provide opportunities for children to explore all areas of development including but not limited to fine motor, gross motor, literacy, balance and movements.
10:00-10:45am
Peabody
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Early childhood support is about providing experiences that can stimulate young children' s curiosity and motivate them to become interested in their environment and in the mechanisms of nature. This group will provide opportunities for children to explore all areas of development including but not limited to fine motor, gross motor, literacy, balance and movements.
Wednesdays
10:00-11:00am
Boxford
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Playgroup interactions allow a child to learn the skills of negotiation, problem solving, sharing, and working within groups. Children practice decision-making skills, move at their own pace and discover their own interests during play. The group will offer different activities including sensory, music, literacy a and finger play. Parents will be engaged into conversations related to their children's development, community resources, parental struggles and everything involved in raising children.
10:00-11:00am
Boxford
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Playgroup interactions allow a child to learn the skills of negotiation, problem solving, sharing, and working within groups. Children practice decision-making skills, move at their own pace and discover their own interests during play. The group will offer different activities including sensory, music, literacy a and finger play. Parents will be engaged into conversations related to their children's development, community resources, parental struggles and everything involved in raising children.
Thursdays
10:00-10:45am
Peabody
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
This Group will support child's developmental skills by proposing open ended activities that will foster hands on engagement. The group also offers opportunities for parents and caregivers to connect, share ideas and exchange knowledge.
10:00-10:45am
Peabody
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
This Group will support child's developmental skills by proposing open ended activities that will foster hands on engagement. The group also offers opportunities for parents and caregivers to connect, share ideas and exchange knowledge.
Thursdays
10:00-10:45am
Danvers
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
This playgroup will offer children opportunities to explore their imagination and to work with materials that will provide a wide selection of possibilities and will support their confidence and sense of adventure.
10:00-10:45am
Danvers
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
This playgroup will offer children opportunities to explore their imagination and to work with materials that will provide a wide selection of possibilities and will support their confidence and sense of adventure.
Thursdays
10:00 - 11:00am
Salem
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Come roll up your sleeves and learn with your shining stars. Children will be engaged in hands-on learning activities that will encourage them to learn through exploration.
We will be working on literacy development with stories, rhymes and hands on activities.
10:00 - 11:00am
Salem
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Come roll up your sleeves and learn with your shining stars. Children will be engaged in hands-on learning activities that will encourage them to learn through exploration.
We will be working on literacy development with stories, rhymes and hands on activities.
Fridays
10:00-10:45am
Peabody
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Process art is art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. In process art, the final product is always unique and the focus lies in the creation of the work, not the outcome.
Children will use a variety of materials to explorer their creativity and natural talents and produce open ended art. It's the process, not the result.
10:00-10:45am
Peabody
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Process art is art that is child-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. In process art, the final product is always unique and the focus lies in the creation of the work, not the outcome.
Children will use a variety of materials to explorer their creativity and natural talents and produce open ended art. It's the process, not the result.
Fridays
10:00-11:00am
Swampscott
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Toddler time allows a child to learn the skills of negotiation, problem solving, sharing, and working within groups. Children practice decision-making skills, move at their own pace and discover their own interests during play. The group will offer different activities including sensory, music, literacy a and finger play. Parents will be engaged into conversations related to their children's development, community resources, parental struggles and everything involved in raising children.
10:00-11:00am
Swampscott
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Toddler time allows a child to learn the skills of negotiation, problem solving, sharing, and working within groups. Children practice decision-making skills, move at their own pace and discover their own interests during play. The group will offer different activities including sensory, music, literacy a and finger play. Parents will be engaged into conversations related to their children's development, community resources, parental struggles and everything involved in raising children.
Fridays
11:30-12:30pm
Swampscott
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Calling all Toddler Heroes!
Toddler time allows a child to learn the skills of negotiation, problem solving, sharing, and working within groups. Children practice decision-making skills, move at their own pace and discover their own interests during play. The group will offer different activities including sensory, music, literacy and finger play. Parents will be engaged into conversations related to their children's development, community resources, parental struggles and everything involved in raising children.
11:30-12:30pm
Swampscott
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Calling all Toddler Heroes!
Toddler time allows a child to learn the skills of negotiation, problem solving, sharing, and working within groups. Children practice decision-making skills, move at their own pace and discover their own interests during play. The group will offer different activities including sensory, music, literacy and finger play. Parents will be engaged into conversations related to their children's development, community resources, parental struggles and everything involved in raising children.
Fridays
10:00-11:00am
Peabody
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Families will have an opportunity to play and learn in an open environment while exploring nature, observing farm animals and learning together.
10:00-11:00am
Peabody
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Families will have an opportunity to play and learn in an open environment while exploring nature, observing farm animals and learning together.
Fridays
10:30-11:30am
Beverly
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Introduction to early literacy with songs, books and games.
We’ll have various games such as Simon says, Duck, duck goose and Red light Green ligh. Group is designed to assist with physical and gross motor development; strengthening balance, coordination and spatial awareness, all through fun, active and cooperative play.
10:30-11:30am
Beverly
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited.
Introduction to early literacy with songs, books and games.
We’ll have various games such as Simon says, Duck, duck goose and Red light Green ligh. Group is designed to assist with physical and gross motor development; strengthening balance, coordination and spatial awareness, all through fun, active and cooperative play.
Virtual Preschool Play and Learn Ages 3-5
*5 sessions
In this group we’ll learn together virtually by watching, listening, following along and creating so many fun activities!
Children’s Literature will be the theme. Each book will
be “ stretched” with learning activities that will heighten reading readiness with comprehension skills. We will extend the stories in multiple ways to enhance
the children’s love of reading. Learning videos will be emailed to participants
to watch at their convenience and packets with materials will be supplied to enrolled families.
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited
*5 sessions
In this group we’ll learn together virtually by watching, listening, following along and creating so many fun activities!
Children’s Literature will be the theme. Each book will
be “ stretched” with learning activities that will heighten reading readiness with comprehension skills. We will extend the stories in multiple ways to enhance
the children’s love of reading. Learning videos will be emailed to participants
to watch at their convenience and packets with materials will be supplied to enrolled families.
Registration is Required! Spaces are limited
Super Saturday Playgroups Saturdays
10:30-11:30am
North Shore Family Center
(Northshore Mall- lower level)
210 Andover St, Peabody, MA
Registration is NOT Required!
10:30-11:30am
North Shore Family Center
(Northshore Mall- lower level)
210 Andover St, Peabody, MA
Registration is NOT Required!
Come and Play
Mondays - Fridays
11:00am-1:00pm
North Shore Family Center
(Northshore Mall- lower level)
210 Andover St, Peabody, MA
Registration is NOT Required!
Mondays - Fridays
11:00am-1:00pm
North Shore Family Center
(Northshore Mall- lower level)
210 Andover St, Peabody, MA
Registration is NOT Required!
Pajama Story Time Mondays and Wednesdays
5:00 - 6:00pm
North Shore Family Center
(Northshore Mall- lower level)
210 Andover St, Peabody, MA
Registration is NOT Required!
5:00 - 6:00pm
North Shore Family Center
(Northshore Mall- lower level)
210 Andover St, Peabody, MA
Registration is NOT Required!
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