Curriculum / Toddler Group Meetups & Social Play / module 1
Running Your First Pod Playdate
A one-hour structure for a first meetup of three to five families with children aged three to five.
Parent guide (what to say and do)
Structure: 10 minutes free arrival play, 10 minutes circle with a name song, 20 minutes one shared activity (a group collage works well), 10 minutes snack, 10 minutes goodbye song. Keep the same order every time; predictability builds security. One parent leads per meetup and the role rotates.
Learning material
- Pod starter checklist (platform library)
- Name song and goodbye song suggestions
Practical exercises and activities
Group collage, parachute or bedsheet games, bubble chasing, simple obstacle course from cushions.
Materials required
Large paper, glue sticks, old magazines, a bedsheet, bubbles. Under 500 PKR shared across families.
Assessment checkpoints
The meetup happens, every child participates in at least one group moment, and a second meetup gets scheduled.
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