Where they are:
Crawling, Walking, Running, or Exploring – Everyone is welcome! If you have multiple children or a large extended family you’ve likely witnessed the joy of children of various ages engaging in play and learning together. Participating in a group with diverse physical, social and cognitive developmental skills creates a dynamic class, where younger children benefit from watching older children and older children thrive as leaders. Siblings are welcome to join in the fun too!
What to expect in class:
Adventures come to life through imaginary play in this mixed-age class that’s guaranteed to excite and engage your little one. Classes are fun, active and lively, combining music, movement, props and imagination to create a fun and magical world where children learn, thrive and most importantly have fun! It’s a perfect opportunity for siblings to experience class together, or for your child to practise more diverse social skills like leadership and peer modelling.
Benefits
Physical
The best learning happens through play, and mixed-age play encourages children to learn from one another! Within this class, older children are able to act as role models to younger children. Even when it seems like they’re in their own world, your little one is soaking it all in—watching, listening, and learning. By observing how older children climb, run, jump and interact with others, it encourages gross motor skills development.
Cognitive
Family Play is all about building your child’s cognitive skills and self-esteem, making them confident, happy and ready for a lifetime of learning. Mixed-age play fosters teamwork and collaboration by working together on a variety of activities during class. By watching and mimicking the actions of their peers, your little one not only hones their motor skills but also unleashes their inner creative mind.
Social
This class serves as a dynamic social playground, letting your child explore the wonderful world of social interaction. Here, they’ll master skills such as sharing and cooperation while engaging with children of different ages. The diverse mix not only encourages empathy and understanding by exposing your child to various perspectives, it also creates a genuine sense of community and connection. In this lively setting, communication skills flourish as children learn to express themselves effectively with both older and younger playmates, promoting language development.
Adults
Engaging in play with your child or children is a powerful bonding experience that deepens the connections within your family. This shared activity helps you understand your child’s perspective, providing insights into how they perceive and interact with the world. Your involvement in these various activities not only fosters creativity during the session but also leaves a lasting impact, inspiring imaginative thinking long after the class ends. Imaginative play isn’t exclusive to children; it also serves as a stress-relieving and beneficial activity for adults, creating a delightful and shared outlet for family well-being.