Play Group

Toddler playing with toy pizza slices on a striped rug in a playroom.

At BLOOM, we believe in providing children with every opportunity to support their development. Our groups were designed to simulate a pre-school day in a shortened format of only two hours. This classroom is set up as a Montessori classroom to meet all of the child’s needs. We designed our curriculum to include rich language activities, coordination activities to improve control over gross and fine motor muscles, sensory activities, and practical life activities. Our curriculum seeks to promote early learning and development and has been curated to match the child at their own development skill level. 

Groups will consist of a circle time, supervised social time with peers, and structured activities with focus on developmental skills such as craft, snack preparation, or reading time.

Play Group Information


Every Monday & Wednesday - Two Groups Available:

09:30 - 11:30 (Morning Group)

15:30 - 17:30 (Afternoon Group)

Pricing:

Trial Ticket: 40 EUR

6 Session Bundle: 216 EUR (10% off)

12 Session Bundle: 385 EUR (20% off)

* 10 EUR Admin Fee for new Bloom community members*

Additional Information:

Course Leader: Kat Wasson, Montessori Specialist

Number of children per group: 5 - 6

Age Range: 1.5 - 4 years old

Water / Snack Provided

Duration of Play Group: 2 hours

Close-up of a child's hand stacking colorful toy blocks with animal illustrations and numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, you do not need to be present during play group. Your child will be supervised & led by our trained staff. Play group is a time for your child to grow developmentally, gain independence, and socialize with same age peers.

  • Children are required to bring a backpack to Play Group with the following:

    • Extra change of clothes

    • Water bottle

    • Inside (house) shoes

    • Diapers (if needed)

  • 1. Arrival & Welcome (15 - 20 min)

    • Greet each child individually with eye contact and a warm hello.

    • Encourage children to take off shoes, hang up their belongings, wash hands, and settle in.

    • Provide a quiet transition activity (e.g., looking at books, working with simple puzzles, or sensorial materials).

    2. Free-Choice Work Period (45 - 60 min)

    • Children explore Montessori materials at their own pace such as:

      • Hands-on, practical life activities (pouring, transferring, food prep, watering plants, sweeping, washing dishes, folding cloths, etc).

      • Sensorial, fine motor, and early language materials.

      • Sensory and gross motor activities (climbing, balancing, flower arranging).

      • Open-ended art activities (watercolor, clay, collage) that encourage self-expression and independence. 

    • Snack/Social Time

      • Encourage independence (children set the table, serve themselves, clean up).

      • Offer healthy, simple snacks (fruit, crackers, cheese, water).

      • Foster social interaction with child-led conversations.

    3. Circle Time (15 - 20 min)

    • Short, engaging group activity: songs, finger plays, movement games.

    • Read-aloud book

    • Mindfulness or grace & courtesy lesson (how to greet a friend, take turns).

    4. Goodbye & Transition (15 - 20 min)

    • Provide cues for transition (song, dimming lights).

    • Encourage children to clean up their space.

    • Gather for a goodbye song and individual farewells.

  • Play group is available for children from 1.5 to 4 years old.

  • English will be the primary language spoken during play group. But we have providers that are able to support children in Spanish & German as well!

    Non-English speaking children are very welcome–a great opportunity for your child to be introduced to English.

  • For those that have purchased a bundle package, if your child is sick or you need to cancel with less than 24 hour notice, you may book in for a make-up class (subject to availability). 1 make-up session is available per bundle.