Online Play and Learn Groups
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, our playgroups are shifting to a virtual model. We are offering 5 weeks of online video sessions, consisting of a series of videos you can play at home, and live Q + As with therapists via Zoom.
Videos are uploaded on Wednesdays at 6pm and available throughout summer. Q + A’s will be hosted Wednesdays, every other week, from 10-11am and from 6-7pm via Zoom; check our social media, email notifications, and this page for links.
This program was made possible because of the generosity of Kent County taxpayers and the voter-approved Ready by Five Early Childhood Millage.
Week 1: Love
Click here for the full playlist and here for the combined handout.
- Introduction by Jan Wilks, Director of Community and Small Group Programs
- “Toot & Puddle: You Are My Sunshine” by Erin Kinney-Fields, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Dance Movement Activity with Sarah Miller, Dance Movement Therapist
- Playdough Project with Rhonda Hines, Occupational Therapist
- Discussion and Conclusion Video
- Join us for a Virtual Playgroup Wednesday, May 13 (Check our Facebook Page)
- When you’re finished, please ACCESS THE SURVEY HERE.
Week 2: Talk
Click here for the full playlist and here for the combined handout.
- Introduction by Jan Wilks, Director of Community and Small Group Programs
- “Pancakes For Breakfast” by Erin Kinney-Fields, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Dance Movement Activity with Sarah Miller, Dance Movement Therapist
- Let’s Roll! with Rhonda Hines, Occupational Therapist
- Discussion and Conclusion Video
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- Join us for a Virtual Playgroup Wednesday, May 27 (Check our Facebook Page)
- When you’re finished, please ACCESS THE SURVEY HERE.
Week 3: Count
Click here for the full playlist and here for the combined handout.
- Introduction by Jan Wilks, Director of Community and Small Group Programs
- “Noisy Nora” by Erin Kinney-Fields, Speech-Language Pathologist
- Dance Movement Activity with Sarah Miller, Dance Movement Therapist
- Sidewalk Fun with Rhonda Hines, Occupational Therapist
- Discussion and Conclusion Video
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- Join us for a Virtual Playgroup Wednesday, May 27 (Check our Facebook Page)
- When you’re finished, please ACCESS THE SURVEY HERE.
About the Therapeutic Play and Learn Groups
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, all Play and Learn Group offerings are moving online until further notice.
Each group is a series of 5 weekly sessions of 90 minutes. Every meeting includes a group activity and child-directed playtime. CTC provides four activity stations:
- dance/movement therapy
- gross & fine motor skill development
- sensory integration activities
- speech-language therapy
The stations are supervised by our program director and led by therapists.
Allergy-friendly snacks are provided. Everyone goes home with books and handouts to support learning at home.
The theme of each weekly playgroup are the Kent County Success Basics: Love, Talk, Count, Play, Read.
Who can attend?
Parents, caregivers, and childcare providers: bring your children ages 0-5 who have developmental differences such as, but not limited to: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and Down Syndrome.
