Playgroup Movement

Originally published in 1973, this reprints the fourth, updated edition of 1983. This book defines playgroups, examines their needs and problems and traces the growth of the association to meet the demands of a lively and demanding movement. Introduction, Brenda Crowe; Chapter 1 Playgroups for different local needs; Chapter 2 Playgroups for different family needs; Chapter 3 Parent involvement; Chapter 4 Standard, style and value; Chapter 5 What's in a name?; Chapter 6 How are playgroups started?; Chapter 7 Playgroup premises; Chapter 8 Various aspects of cost; Chapter 9 The Pre-school Playgroups Association; Chapter 10 Other aspects of PPA; Chapter 11 Playgroup courses; Chapter 12 The content of playgroup courses; Chapter 13 PPA and the social services; Chapter 14 Financial aspects of the Playgroup Movement; Chapter 15 The way ahead;