Toddler & Preschool Activities

There are lots of activities available for toddlers and preschoolers. Some are free and others have a small cost. If you know of an activity please let us know.

Tatty Bumpkin Yoga

Tatty Bumpkin Yoga meets at the Kingston Beach Community Hall from 10am to 11am and is for ages 12 months to 5 years. The classes run during term time and cost $10 per class and half price for siblings. Starting on 16th February 2012. For more information call Fiona on 6239 3320 or email or go to the Tatty Bumpkin Yoga website to learn about Tatty Bumpkin Yoga.

Playgroups

Activities at playgroup are either free or low cost, and may include: music and singing, imaginative play, outdoor and free play, art and craft activities and outings.
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Play Centres

Playcentres are an opportunity for your child to learn to play in a relaxed and stimulating environment,learn to socialise with the other children, continue to develop self-esteem, confidence, co-operation and independence in a group situation and further develop language, motor skills and creative talents. Playcentres operate during school term time.

Possums Playcentre in Taroona operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Terms 1 and 2 and on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Term 3 from 9.00am to 12.00 noon.
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Puddleducks Playcentre at Kingston Beach runs during the school term each day from Monday to Friday as demand requires. Morning sessions run from 9.15 a.m. to 12.15 a.m. Afternoon sessions may be offered if all morning sessions reach capacity. Form more information call the centre on 6229 2852

Playgrounds

There are lots of exciting playgrounds around the Hobart area.
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Storytime sessions at libraries

The libraries run free storytime sessions for babies and pre schoolers around the state. These include sharing stories, singing rhymes and songs, watching videos and craftwork.
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Kindergym

At Kindergym toddlers and pre shoolers can climb, bounce, slide and swing on a range of gymnastic type equipment. Some sessions include a craft as well. Sessions are run by YMCA′s, PCYC′s , sports centre and private businesses.
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ABA Coffee Mornings

Babies and toddlers are welcome at all meetings of the Australian Breastfeeding Association. They can play with the other children whilst mum enjoys a cuppa and enjoys the company of other mums. Coffee mornings often have a theme and may have a guest speaker. Get out of the house, make friends, get the chance to finish your cuppa and gain information & support whilst the children play.
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Hobart Aquatic Centre

Davies Ave, The Domain, Hobart. Has a toddler pool. 6222 6999

Kidz Bizzzz Indoor Play Centre

Has an area for 0-3 year olds and a multi-story climbing playground and jumping castle for older kids. 4a Mertonvale Circut, Kingston, Tas. 6227 2020

Citrus Moon Cafe

Beach Rd, Kingston Beach
The cafe has great food and coffee with Mouse on Mars internet available and a big comfy couch. There is a great outdoor dining area that has been upgraded and grassed area where kids can play or have lunch on their own table and chairs. The backyard has a big chalkboard and playgym, and colouring books available. It has a casual and relaxed atmosphere and kids are welcome.

Fun Factory

Indoor play centre. 7 Bligh Street, Rosny Park.
6244 5800

Macdonalds Restaurants

Have great playgrounds. Stores at Sandy Bay, Kingston, Moonah, Rosny, Bridgewater.

The Faerie Shop

Has stories on Saturday 10.30-2.30pm. Salamanca Place. 6224 8731

Royal Botanical Gardens

Domain, Hobart
Space to run around and lots of different gardens to look at. A cabin to explore down at the end of the native gardens, a sun clock, ducks to watch and feed and an exciting Japanese Garden to explore. The gardens run holiday programs for all ages and there is a restaurant, kiosk and toilets of course. Great place for a picnic. To find out about holiday programs or whats on at the Botanical Gardens Click here.



Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery

Has a discovery space for young childrenand runs holiday activities. Free admission. Open 7 days. 40 Macquarie St, Hobart. 6211 4177. Email tmagmail@tmag.tas.gov.au

Salamanca Market

Lots of exciting stalls. Saturday only at Salamanca Place, Hobart.

Salvation Army - Mainly Music

The aim of mainly music is to provide an environment where preschool children develop skills including fine motor movements, large motor movements, social interaction, appreciation of music and musical styles and language development to enhance their preschool education. This is done through the use of music, rhythm, rhyme, and other music related activities with the participation of a parent or primary caregiver. Adults can then use the rhymes and songs at home to help with cleaning up, colours, counting and more.

Each week, parents and caregivers join their children for a thirty minute session of music, rhyme, movement, listening and more. The adults participate in the session, as this encourages the children to enter into the actions and singing. After this session the children are given morning tea. The children then have time for free play under adult supervision to enjoy each others company, and to develop social skills. The parents are then treated to a separate morning tea and adult company.

All this for $3.00 a session per family per week. Sessions are held each Thursday at 10.00 am during school terms at The Salvation Army 180 Elizabeth Street Hobart.
For more information ph 62 315 440 or email Mainly Music.