Free Monthly Gatherings
See all dates and times and RSVP for meetings on Meetup.com.
We would like to invite interested parents to join us for a child-led playgroup.
This play group is inspired by some of the principles of play, development and learning from RIE/Magda Gerber, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf. The purpose of the playgroup is to provides a safe and encouraging space for parents to try following child-led principles during playgroup time with other children. This is a time for the children to enjoy some free play and/or activities (such as sensory play) while parents get some chat time together and practice child-led exploration and learning. The main goal is to support each other while our children work out concepts and conflicts on their own. As adults, though we can set limits for safety, overall we would engage as followers rather than directors. This is also a perfect time for us to support each other as we practice gentle/respectful discipline and peaceful/playful parenting.
Contact us at alivingfamily1@yahoo.com for more information.
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Posted by New Groups/Meetups! « alivingfamily on June 28, 2011 at 5:06 pm
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Posted by Christine M. on July 4, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Where are the meetings going to be held (address)?
Posted by alivingfamily on July 20, 2011 at 11:26 pm
They will be at Sheila’s house: 8379 Glen Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027. Let us know if you need help/directions!
-Jen
Posted by Jessica on July 5, 2011 at 4:30 pm
My 27 month old daughter Isabelle & I would love to join!
Posted by alivingfamily on July 20, 2011 at 11:27 pm
We’d love to see you there! 8379 Glen Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
-Jen
Posted by Jessica on July 21, 2011 at 3:56 pm
How long do you think the playdate will be? In case we are not able to get there at 3 pm?
Posted by alivingfamily on July 21, 2011 at 6:13 pm
Hi Jessica, please come! I’m thinking a couple of hours. Probably the little ones will be pooped out after 2 or 3 hours.
Posted by Ciara on August 7, 2011 at 9:25 am
I would love to come with my 9 month old daughter, Adriana. Are there usually some babies (<1 yr) at these events?
Posted by Play Time Playback « alivingfamily on March 14, 2012 at 5:36 am
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Posted by Stephanie Kleiner on June 10, 2012 at 12:19 pm
Are there any older children? My kids are 3,7, and 9. Would this be for us.
Stephanie