We offer a variety of hands-on activities made using natural, recycled or everyday materials. We will show you how to maximise the potential of play and promote play-based learning with accessible, achievable and sustainable ideas that you can replicate at home. Each playgroup session will be a little different but with common underlying values which are: Experiencing the joy and power of play Appreciation of and exposure to nature Opportunities for sustainability & creativity Fostering mindfulness, wellbeing and parent-child connections. A typical Making Connections Playgroup session will start with a story and introduction into what is on offer such as: Open-ended playthings Natural materials to explore Sensory play opportunities Pretend play prompts Fine Motor activities Gross motor activities / active play Creative inspiration