Mother–Child Playgroup

Play and Child Development

Dear parents, play is one of the most fundamental tools through which your child learns to move, communicate, socialize, and explore the world around them. From the very first months of life, babies begin learning by interacting with their environment. That is exactly why the Mother–Child Playgroup is one of the most effective learning environments supporting children’s sensory discoveries.

Sensory play activates all senses, helping children recognize, understand, and explore their surroundings, while supporting their cognitive and physical development. Research shows that children exposed to sensory play at an early age gain advantages in fine and gross motor skills, cognitive abilities, language development, communication, social adjustment, problem solving, and decision-making.

During early childhood, especially in the first three years, introducing children to diverse sensory experiences plays a critical role in brain development. Parent-involved playgroups therefore provide a wonderful experience that supports children’s social and emotional development.

Why Mother–Child Playgroup?
Located in Fatih, Istanbul, Silkworm Kindergarten’s Mother–Child Playgroup is a sensory discovery–based program specially designed for children aged 18–36 months. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, these play sessions provide children with the opportunity to explore safely alongside their mothers.

This program activates all senses and encourages children to participate actively in the learning process. Do you want your child to share their first social experiences in a safe environment? The Parent–Child Playgroup is the most joyful way of discovering, learning, and sharing!

Benefits for Children

Improves fine and gross motor skills.
Helps them better understand their surroundings through sensory play.
Supports language development and enriches vocabulary.
Develops observation, experimentation, and reasoning skills.
Builds self-confidence and social adjustment.
Enhances problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Encourages engagement with art, music, and movement.

Benefits for Mothers

Strengthens the mother–child bond and increases quality time together.
Provides opportunities to observe and guide their child’s development.
Offers experience sharing with educators and other parents.
Actively participates in play processes, supporting their child’s growth.

Activities in the Playgroup

Art and crafts to stimulate creativity.
Sensory play (water, sand, clay, natural materials) to support discovery.
Music, rhythm, and movement activities to develop motor skills.
Storytelling and creative drama to strengthen language.
Free play and group interactions to build social skills.

Program Flow

Welcome Circle
Free Play
Greeting Ritual (attachment-based games)
Story Activities (Key Talk & Storytelling)
Sensory and Discovery Play
Orff–Rhythm Activities
Group Games
Fun Time – Parachute Activity
Bonding Ritual
Goodbye Ritual

Program Details

Weekly Sensory Story Play Program in our Reggio Emilia–inspired school in Fatih.
Stories written by our educators with weekly changing themes.
Options:
• 4 sessions – once a week for 4 weeks
• 8 sessions – twice a week for 4 weeks
• 12 sessions – three times a week for 4 weeks
Duration: 70 minutes
Conducted by a teacher.
Child development specialists join monthly for observations and family meetings.
Registration required.

Why Silkworm Kindergarten’s Parent–Child Playgroup?

Reggio Emilia–inspired education model encouraging exploration.
Nature- and sensory-based activities.
Active parent involvement in the learning process.
Safe, central play environment in Fatih.

Join the Mother–Child Playgroup to enjoy discovery and play together with your child!