Playgroup

Playgroup is an early childhood program designed for young children typically between the ages of 1.5 and 3 years old.

Course Overview

It provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can engage in age-appropriate play-based activities, develop social skills, and enhance their early learning abilities. Playgroups in Nigeria often follow a structured schedule and focus on promoting the holistic development of children.

What you’ll learn
  • Socialization: Promoting social interaction among children, helping them develop communication skills, sharing, taking turns, and cooperating with peers.
  • Emotional Development: Providing a supportive and caring environment where children can express their emotions, build self-confidence, and develop resilience.
  • Cognitive Development: Encouraging the development of early learning skills such as language acquisition, problem-solving, critical thinking, and basic numeracy concepts.
  • Physical Development: Facilitating opportunities for gross motor and fine motor skill development through structured play and movement activities.
  • Cultural Awareness: Introducing children to Nigerian culture, traditions, and values through stories, songs, and celebrations.
  • Language Development: Supporting language acquisition by exposing children to Nigerian languages, vocabulary, storytelling, and age-appropriate books.
  • Creativity and Imagination: Nurturing creativity and imaginative play through arts and crafts, dramatic play, and sensory exploration.
  • Independence and Self-help Skills: Encouraging children to develop self-help skills such as feeding themselves, dressing, and personal hygiene.
Requirements

Candidates must;

  • Be aged 1.5 to 3 years.
  • Have parental consent and involvement
  • Have access to a computer, either a laptop or a desktop.
  • Be equipped with high-quality headphones.
  • Have fully functional webcam included on the laptop or desktop.
Duration & Fees
  • June 8, 2023
  • October 30, 2023
  • March 22, 2024
  • August 13, 2024