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​Creative Play with
​Squiggle Kids (2-5 yrs)

​Creative Play with SQUIGGLE KIDS (2-5 years)

Join the 'Squiggle Kids' in these fun, play-based drawing and craft sessions, for families with children aged 2-5 years. 

Sessions are 'hands on' and feature playful and open-ended drawing and craft activities using novel materials. We share songs, stories, as well as tips, ideas and materials to continue the fun and learning at home!

Drawing is art and so much more!
 
Drawing helps children to develop fine motor skills, visual and memory skills, all of which are part of handwriting. Drawing is itself a communication tool. It also supports the development of speech and early writing. Drawing is a form of play that can be creative, imaginative and fun. Drawing can provide opportunities to teach children about the world (eg colours, shapes).   
 
We know that drawing with kids takes some people out of their comfort zone and some kids positively resist it. Our creative playgroups help parents, carers and educators engage and extend children's drawing. Squiggle Kids facilitator and Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Debbie Isaac, explains some of the benefits of play-based drawing:

Creative Play with Squiggle Kids' provides a wonderful opportunity to gently introduce your child to social and educational activities with peers. It's a terrific opportunity to help develop children's confidence, language development and fine motor skills.

Sessions are designed for child and parent/carer to work together. Activities suit children with a range of drawing abilities and interests. All materials are provided. Enjoy indoor and outdoor 'free play' after each session. 

Led by paediatric Occupational Therapist Debbie Isaac and children’s author Lauren Gardiner. To learn more about Debbie and Lauren, please click here. ​

The Squiggle Kids Team 

Our Squiggle Kids team is Debbie Isaac, Lauren Gardiner, Cass Freney-Mills and Jenni Bird!
 
We want to inspire families and educators to draw with children and to have the tools to engage and extend children in drawing activities. 
 
Debbie has used drawing at home and in her paediatric occupational therapy practice as a way to engage children in a shared and joyful activity that develops fine motor and visual skills.
 
Lauren is a children's author. Her interest in drawing stems from a desire to set her children up for a positive start to school.
 
Cass has two teenage daughters. One daughter, who is dyslexic, found comfort in drawing and creating from a young age. Creating is Cass' happy place too!
 
Jenni has worked for many years in early intervention and pre-school learning and holds a number of teaching and specialist qualifications. Drawing has always been a key focus in Jenni's work - helping children to express themselves and providing a fun and joyful way for children to extend their creativity, language skills and fine-motor skills.

Course Details - Term 2, 2023

Weekly Sessions:     
Mondays, 9.30am to 10.15am
(plus 45 minutes of 'free play' to follow, optional)

Starts:                        
Monday 8 May (6-week program).
Casual bookings are welcome, subject to availability.
Please note - no session on 12 June, King's Birthday 

​Fees:              
$150 per family. All materials included. 
Mid-term enrolments are welcome, fees will be pro-rated. 
Annual Membership is required for term enrolments, $30 Full/$15 Concession.


Week 1
Fashion

Week 2
The Very Hungary Caterpillar

Week 3
Zoo theme

Week 4
Space

Week 5
The Farm

Week 6 
Birds
Term 2 - register here
Casual bookings - register here
Please note - payment is required to secure your booking. 
​Casual bookings must be made prior to 8am on the day of the session. 
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​For more information please contact:

Mary Heath
Community Development Manager
communityprograms@craigfc.org.au
Ph: (03) 9885 7789
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​Craig Family Centre
7 Samarinda Ave, Ashburton VIC 3147
Telephone: (03) 9885 7789

Email: enquiries@craigfc.org.au

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our People
    • Our Philosophy
    • CFC Strategic Plan
    • Policies
    • Annual Reports
    • Gallery
  • Services
    • Sessional Care & Kindergarten Programs >
      • Sessional Education Program - Joeys, 2-5 yrs
      • 3-Year-Old Kindergarten
      • 4-Year-Old Kindergarten
    • Playgroups, Parent & U5's Activities >
      • Creative Play with Squiggle Kids (2-5 yrs)
      • Mums 'n' Bubs Yoga (0-1 yrs)
      • ​Tuesday Morning Music with Jo (0-5 yrs)
      • Baby Sensory Classes (0-1YR)
      • Mandarin Playgroup (0-5 yrs)
      • Bush Playgroup (0-5 yrs)
      • Gumnut Music with Louise (0-5 yrs)
      • Spanish Parent-Led Playgroup (0-5 yrs)
      • ​Friday Playgroup, Parent-Led (0-5 Yrs)
      • Gumnut music with Ally (0-5Yrs)
      • Baby Playgroup (0-1 yrs)
      • Create Your Own Playgroup
    • Kids Courses & Youth Programs >
      • Stage & Screen (Grade 3-4 & 5-6)
      • Acting & Singing for Teens (Year 7-10)
      • Bright Brains Homework Club (YR 1-10)
      • Mandarin Classes for Children
    • Community Services >
      • Family Support Services
      • Room & Party Hire
      • Jobs Victoria - Advocacy Service
      • 'Safe Seats, Safe Kids' Car Restraint Fittings
    • Community Groups >
      • Australian Breastfeeding Association
      • Book Club at the Craig
      • Food Forest Ashburton
      • G.O.L.D. Group
      • Lions Club of Boroondara: Gardiners Creek
      • Victorians Egg Decorators Guild
      • Victorian Guild of China Painters
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Partners & Co-located Services >
      • Access Health & Community
      • Ashburton Maternal & Child Health
      • Edge Community Fund
  • News & Events
    • Harmony Day Event (25 Mar)
    • Terrarium Workshop for Beginners (10 May)
    • NH Week - Playgroup FREE TRIALS (8-12 May)
    • Family Film Night (16 June)
  • COURSE GUIDES
  • Contact Us
  • Community Survey 2023