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Play Groups at The Learning House are a one and two year old's way of doing science!  They learn about their world through the toys with which they play.  More importantly, children are learning how to play, communicate, and negotiate with children their same age.  Sharing and taking turns are also wonderful skills to learn while playing.

While these Play Groups benefit all children, those having language delays, special needs/developmental delays, and coming from families where they are the only child get the help they need in a natural environment while playing with their peers.  Every Play Group ends with Music and Dancing.

Ernie Batson, M.A., the play group facilitator, has a Masters' Degree in Early Childhood and Special Education from the University of Northern Colorado.  The majority of his research was on play and language development and has since learned the value of play extends beyond language development.  Once again, we can teach children critical thinking, problem solving, and social skills while doing the most natural activity known to young children--playing!