Imagine 2 hours of playtime, crafts, sensory play and singing. Set up for toddlers to explore and be themselves, a separate baby area, friendly staff and volunteers to help out, all set up in a comfortable setting no matter the weather. Oh, and it’s completely FREE!
“It’s All About Play” is a program run by the City of Wanneroo Libraries along with “It’s All About Rhymes and It’s All About Stories”.
Every Monday during school terms Clarkson, Yanchep, Girrawheen and Wanneroo Libraries set up these sessions for children. From 9am to 11am children can enjoy a range of activities set to keep them busy and parents don’t have to plan a thing.
Play is an important part of any child’s development and helps form the foundation for the intellectual, social and emotional skills necessary for success in school and in life. The program is packed with multi-sensory toys, dress ups, crafts and tactile experiences designed to keep children engaged and entertained. Designed for children aged 0-5 years, their parents and carers.
In the two sessions we have attended we have done crafts, squished playdough, made imaginary concoctions in the kitchen, read books, played with dolls, sang nursery rhymes, solved puzzles and so much more.
The sessions also host child health experts. A Child Health Nurse is available Mondays 9.30-11am with no appointment needed. The City of Wanneroo has also partnered with the Edith Cowan University (ECU) Pregnancy to Parenthood Clinic. This partnership allows Clinical Psychology interns to attend the It’s All About Play sessions for the entire two hours and provide informal support, or assistance to obtain more intensive support through the ECU Pregnancy to Parenthood Clinic.
If you’re looking for a great activity for your little ones, (especially as the weather starts to cool down) add this one to your list!
To attend head to the City Of Wanneroo Website to register your child – www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au
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Kat is a mum of two little girls, Emilia and recent new addition Eleanor. Kat shares her travels around Perth and beyond on her instagram @thethriftymumma_ . Helping families find activities that are budget friendly but still packed with fun. Determined to get the most out of what WA has to offer without it costing the bank.
