No images? Click here Dear Playtimer Spring is here! And it brings so much anticipation as we wait for bulbs to pop their heads out of the ground, baby lambs to be born, buds to appear, bird song to fill the air and as we prepare for Easter and reflect on what Jesus has done for us on the cross. We know many of you will be creating activities to do within your groups, but if you’re struggling for resources why not take a look at our Easter storybook, packed with everything you need to run your Easter session. Here at the Playtime office we are feeling so much excitement and anticipation as we look forward to some events. Firstly, our Toddler groups … spring forward online event. An opportunity to gather together and see what God is doing in our groups, and to explore and chat about our Journeying Together online resource. We also can’t wait for you to join us at our annual Playtime national conference in person this year. We have really missed meeting with you face-to-face, and have a fantastic line up of speakers to launch our live event. Our Smalltalk article is a great giveaway to all mums in your groups, as we look to encourage them through all the ups and downs of family life. In this season of new life, may you feel your faith renewed with the hope that Easter brings. God bless Helen Staying as a local group has meant making changes during the pandemicHow do you manage people who want to come from out of area, when you are restricted in numbers and want to build local community? Aliya Porter shares how the pandemic has helped her team to reassess what was important to their group ‘Monday Monkeys’. Smalltalk: Here's to the mums ...We want to recognise the incredible, and yet topsy-turvy life of being a mum. We want to encourage mums that we see them and all they do to pour into their families. And we want to help them find a moment in their week to make time to celebrate them. The words in this article could really light up a mum’s day. Why not give out copies at the end of a session together? Toddler groups … spring forward … new seasons of growth!Playtime national conference - on tour!We are thrilled to announce our Playtime national conference this year will be held in-person in Cardiff. We have missed seeing you face-to-face and we’re so excited to bring you an incredible program full of lots of new content. The date is Saturday 24 September, so put this in your diaries now – bookings open on 6 April. Teddy's Easter surprise!This interactive story is great to use at a toddler group Easter celebration or for families to use at home. A hen lays eggs, a bird builds a nest and a caterpillar provides a simple metaphor for the Easter story as it turns into a beautiful butterfly. Daniel in the Lions' DenHere are some ideas for your toddler group based on the story of Daniel (Daniel 6). The story fits in well with the themes of prayer, being brave or animals. Foundations for LifeThis brand new event is full of simple but significant ways you can help your children nurture their connection with God, both in church, and at home. However bumpy and difficult their faith journey may be, Foundations for Life will give you the tools to walk alongside your children as they figure out their place within God’s family. Boundary Lines – setting loving limits in the early yearsThis event is full of practical tips for creating loving limits – and sticking to them! Boundary Lines will support you to use your parental authority, renew your confidence to stand your ground (and keep your cool), and enjoy time together as a family. Our privacy policy and statement can be viewed here. |