The Playgroup Handbook: The complete pratical guide to organizing a home playgroup--with more than 200 activities for children 2 and up

In print for more than sixteen years The Playgroup Handbook has helped thousands of parents organize and run playgroups for their preschool children. This thoroughly revised and updated edition is even more useful to any parent considering playgroups as a child care option.. Playgroups give you a direct role in planning your childs activities as you meet and work with other parents. And children enjoy the personal attention and the friendships they build as they play and learn in a playgroup. The Playgroup Handbook helps you to form a playgroup thats right for you and your preschooler. It includes:. Step-by-step guidelines for organizing a group: planning sessions materials safety scheduling what to expect from the children and moreDozens of seasonal and non-seasonal activities--art cooking games music exercise science trips woodworking storytelling--to perform with inexpensive materials and a minimum of preparationAn appendix on how to start a playgroup for profit with a list of organizations to contact for more information on family day care.