Play Labs: Power of Play
Play Labs are creative play sessions (for ages 0-6) led by our parent play champions.
Time slots for different age groups:
9:30 – 10:40am Babes in arms and crawlers with adults
10:15am – 11:30am Walking, jumping toddlers and children up to age 6 with adults
Adults must be accompanied by a child. Max 2 children per adult.
*Sat 13th and Sat 27th June will have a music and movement theme
Schedule
9.30am to 11.30am
9.30am to 10.15am
Babes in arms and crawlers with adults
10.15am
Juice, snack break and free flow activities
10.45am to 11.30am
Walking, jumping toddlers and children up to age 6 with adults
11.30am
Pack up and goodbye
FAQs
Who is it for?
Play labs sessions are designed for children ages 0-6 and are SEND inclusive. Older children are welcome to come along with their younger siblings. Parents or carers must be present during sessions.
Who are the ‘Parent Play Champions?
Parent Play Champions are local parents or carers undergoing a free training programme, ‘Power of Play: Parent Play Champions’, to equip them to facilitate inclusive play sessions for young families. They will help lead the play sessions.
What is the ‘Power of Play: Parent Play champions’ Project 2026
Parent Play Champions is a free training programme for parents and carers in Tower Hamlets, funded by Save the Children and delivered by Poplar Union, Mindful Music and Blink Theatre. The programme supports local parents and carers to build confidence, develop creative play and facilitation skills, and gain hands-on experience leading activities with children.
Play Labs: Power of Play
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