 
Toddler Groups
These playgroups are offered one time per week for children
18 months to 3 years of age. The playgroups offer developmentally
appropriate activities that foster growth in each individual child,
encourage exploration, and encourage socialization. Toddler groups
are available to children in the community not enrolled in Early
Intervention for a nominal fee (Sliding scale with a $10 per week
maximum). Toddler groups are led by experienced Early Childhood
Specialists. Groups are held in the morning or afternoon for two
hours. Transportation to and from group is available for children
enrolled in Early Intervention
These groups help parents to realize their role as their
child’s first, and most important, teacher. Parents discover
new ways to interact with their child during group and at home.
Parent/Child Groups give parents informal opportunities to socialize
and support other parents. Transportation is available for families
enrolled in Early Intervention. Groups are held once per week for
English and Spanish speaking families.
This group teaches parents and primary caregivers the art
of infant massage. The techniques taught are based on the work of
Vimala McClure, author of Infant Massage, A Handbook for Loving
Parents. Infant massage groups are best suited for parents or primary
caregivers and their infants, two months to crawling.
Participation in one of these groups is a wonderful way to enhance
early bonding between parents and their babies. Massage helps with
sleep and digestion and may help to relieve colic. As a result of
participating in this group, you will learn a new way to communicate
with your infant, meet other parents and share ideas. All that's
required is a willingness to learn. .
Parent/Child Playgroups
Jump, Jiggle & Jive™ is a movement and music
based group for parents and children. The group incorporates fun
music with movement activities as well as a snack and is held in
a safe and comfortable play space. Children are encouraged to work
on and master new skills and concepts, such as developing a sense
of rhythm, body awareness, communication, social skills and imitation,
following directions, and learning to focus on simple tasks. Parents
stay and participate throughout the group. Transportation is available
for families enrolled in Early Intervention.
“Tadpoles” Parent/Child Swim Group is offered
seasonally, one time per week during warmer months. The therapeutic
pool setting provides a sensory-rich, safe environment which encourages
movement and motor planning. Swim group is led by an experienced
motor therapist and involves parent participation throughout the
group. Transportation is available for families enrolled in Early
Intervention.
Library Story Hour is offered once per week at the Roslindale
Public Library and is a partnership between Thom Boston Metro and
the Boston Public Library System. Story hour encourages early literacy
for toddlers through stories, songs, and activities. Families enrolled
in Early Intervention as well as from the community enjoy this weekly
opportunity to explore books, hear stories, and sing songs.
Thom Boston Metro offers a wide variety of community
playgroups and parent/child play opportunities at our Jamaica Plain
program site and at other locations in Boston and Brookline. Please
call us at (617) 383-6522
for dates, times, and details about current playgroup opportunities. |
