FARMINGTON – The University of Maine at Farmington will offer a variety of playgroups for infants and toddlers, their parents and caregivers for fall 2005. Group size is limited and registration is required.

The following play groups will be offered:

Monday parent-child playgroup from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The group will focus on parent-child interactions with activities that are planned to facilitate parents’ observations and understanding of their children’s developmental abilities.

Tuesday “Rhythm of Children” play group from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Franklin County Children’s Task Force with the assistance of UMF students, the group offers a nurturing environment for parents and children to play and learn together.

Wednesday UMF play group from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The session offers opportunities for social interaction among children and parents. It is facilitated by a UMF professor and students.

Thursday parent co-op from 9 to 11 a.m. A primary purpose for the group is to help families with the transition between play group and nursery school.

To register and for more information, contact UMF Early Childhood and Elementary Education Assistant Professor Dolores Apple at 778-7507 or [email protected].