What's Missing??? Infant to Pre-K Playgroup Question

Updated on September 11, 2011
J.F. asks from Bloomington, IN
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Hey there!

Instead of whining this week about not meeting people, I'm being proactive with a volunteer opportunity I have! :)

A local school system has a Family Resource Center with a playgroup that meets twice a week. The director asked me to help compile a list of people who could come in and expose the kids to different things during these playgroups.

So far she has the local librarian coming to read at storytime and is looking at the hospital to come in for special safety topics (car seat installation, etc.)

Can you help by suggesting topics or ideas? I can search for the specific people to come in once I have a list of ideas.

Thanks!!!
I was thinking a chef, a dance instructor, a musician, and possibly the fire and police departments.
What special topics would be a good one and who would be a good person for it (generally - like a teacher, doctor, etc.).

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A.P.

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I would say vet or animal control officer to discuss safety around animals - be a tree, don't pet strange animals, etc.
A farmer to discuss where food comes from
A local artist
a musician to share musical instruments
a weaver who could help them make something

Good luck, sounds like a fun group.

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I would say vet or animal control officer to discuss safety around animals - be a tree, don't pet strange animals, etc.
A farmer to discuss where food comes from
A local artist
a musician to share musical instruments
a weaver who could help them make something

Good luck, sounds like a fun group.

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K.P.

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Fire Department: Fire Safety and planning
Police Officer: Stranger Danger/ What to do if...
Vet- talking about taking care of pets
Artist- make & do/ sensory
Actor/Drama Instructor- kids would love this!
Yoga Instructor
Puppeteer- not sure where you would find this, but they would love it
Magician

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K.J.

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Maybe a kids' art teacher to show parents how to do some at-home crafts for various age groups

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L.A.

answers from Austin on

Here in Austin the City Fire dept has a traveling Burning house..
You get inside and they explain how to react.. Pretty cool.

You could also contact a Yoga instructor to come and show you how to do some yoga at home with children . Have them bring their business cards to hand out. Many studios have a family yoga class.

Maybe a Gardening expert to speak about best ways to do a veggie garden in your part of the country..

Nutritionist to talk about healthy snacks for the family.

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T.P.

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A topic for Police would be the importance of wearing a helmet when bike riding. Stranger danger. For Fire, fire safety and having a plan of escape if there is a fire.

My daughters school had a chef come in to teach them how to make healthy snacks. The day before he came the school went on a field trip to the farmers market. My daughter still loves ants on a log. She wouldn't eat cheese before but now she loves it.

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E.W.

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I'm not sure who this would be but someone who could talk about the differences in people. Sometimes it could be a person with a disability or of different faith or race. This would hopefully make it easier for kids to welcome kids that may seen different

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M.B.

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How about a Mother/Daughter class on skin care & makeup? Knowledge is power! =)

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S.S.

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Police and Fire departments are a great idea. Children in our area take a weeklong class called "Safety Town" before kindergarding starts, and I was most pleased with the fire safety, stranger safety, crossing street safety, etc. of what these departments provided. The children also pay attention to these men & women in uniform.

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A.C.

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All of your suggestions are great as well as those suggested by the other moms, so far. I would also add a dentist and maybe even an eye doctor. (Both of my children have had their eyes checked this past year, even the baby!)
Let me know if you need help with finding specific contact people. There are several businesses in town (Barnes & Noble, Kroger, Fazoli's) that will even offer tours to playgroups. :)

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