Supported Playgroup
Pathways To Early Childhood Education with Mikarie Supported Playgroup
A fun, inclusive program for children aged 0-5 of all abilities
Who is our playgroup for?
Children of all abilities aged 0–5 and their parents or carers, especially those who may be behind on key developmental milestones.
What to expect:
- Play-based activities that build core skills for early education and beyond
- Expert-led sessions to help you support your child’s development at home
- A speech pathologist attending every week to support communication skills
- Weekly interests with flexible activities
- Exposure to early learning environments.
Session Days & Times:
Days: Every Thursday
Time: Session 1: 9:15am – 10:15am
Session 2: 10.30am – 11.30am.
Location: Playgroup Room – Mikarie Child Care Centre. 2 Mikarie Place, Kirrawee NSW
What to bring: Drink bottle and all personal care items. Please note no external food.
RSVP: BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.
Call 1300 244 577 or complete the contact form.
Or email: supportedplaygroup1@sylvanvale.com.au
Each child develops differently.
Our playgroup can provide you and your child the support you
need to develop their skills and abilities.
6 months
Language & Communication
Starts babbling and making different sounds
Motor Skills
Rolls from back to side
Play
Bangs toys and enjoys peak-a-boo type games
Emotions
Smiles and shows affection to caregivers
Learning & Thinking
Uses single words
1 Year
Language & Communication
Uses single words
Motor Skills
Sits independently, crawls and pull to stand
Play
Plays with toys purposefully and finds hidden objects
Emotions
More attached to familiar people and nervous with strangers
Learning & Thinking
Follows simple instructions and copies gestures
2 to 3 Years
Language & Communication
Puts words together
Motor Skills
Walks, runs and jumps
Play
Shows interest in peers and plays with toys in different ways
Emotions
Shows wide range of emotions
Learning & Thinking
Begins to sort shapes and colours
4 to 5 Years
Language & Communication
Tells a simple story using full sentences
Motor Skills
Uses the toilet on their own
Play
Likes to play with other children
Emotions
Cooperates with other children
Learning & Thinking
Plays board and card games