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Access templates and forms to help you design a term program, manage enrolment and attendance, and review activities.
You can also find links to activity ideas and information to share with families.
Term program templates
To help you plan your playgroup term program, you can fill in our template.
For blank templates download the:
For examples of what a typical term might look like download the:
Refer to planning a term program for more information on using the templates.
Enrolment form template
Playgroup enrolment form template (DOCX 34 KB) – print in A4.
Refer to the arrival time section on the creating routines and structure page for more information.
Attendance template
Attendance sheet template (DOCX 28 KB) – print this template in A3 and use it to check off attendance at your playgroup.
Refer to the arrival time section on the creating routines and structure page for more information.
Weekly reflection template
Weekly reflection template (DOCX 316 KB) – reflect on what worked well and what you might change next time you do an activity. You can also use it to keep track of children and families who you need to follow up with.
Download the Weekly reflection example (PDF 233 KB) to view an example of a completed Weekly reflection.
Refer to reflect on your program section on the planning a term program page for more information.
Tabletop activity information sheets
Use the table top information sheets template (DOCX 376 KB) to give families information about the learning that's taking place during play.
Download the table top information sheets example (PDF 149 KB) to view example sheets.
Refer to display your program section on the plan a playgroup program page for more information.
Other playgroup resources
Playgroup SA – a non-profit, community organisation providing quality services and support to families with young children across South Australia. (You need a membership to access resources).
Nature Play SA – a South Australian organisation promoting unstructured, free play outdoors.
The Imagination Tree – run by a UK-based early childhood educator who shares her ideas for learning through play. You'll find lovely photos of experiences and great ideas for playgroup facilitators.
Parenting resources
Early Years SA app – a go to for trusted information about child health, learning, development and wellbeing from birth to 5 years, created by the department along with other leading agencies.
Words Grow Minds – resources for parents and caregivers to help babies and young children thrive.
Parent Easy Guides (PEGs) | Parenting SA – simple, easy-to-read information on issues faced by parents from birth through adolescence. Valuable for parents and those caring for children, as well as for professionals.
Great Start – activities for parents for learning with their child.
Raising Children Network – the complete parenting resource for all stages from pregnancy to newborns to teens. Includes research-based content on hundreds of topics for children, grown-ups and professionals.
Play & Go – Facebook page – an online guide for family events and activities in Adelaide.
