1:00 - 2:00
Learn about the 9-week Glen Park Library Play with Purpose playgroup starting Monday, January 5th from 11:30-12:30 pm and how to use the Sparkler app available in association with the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood. Play with Purpose is a facilitated playgroup for families with young children ages 0–3 with mild to moderate concerns about child development centered around research-based, playful ways to support children’s emerging literacy, language skills and learning. Participants in Play with Purpose at the library receive free books and toys every week along with professional and personal support. They will also get guidance in use of the Sparkler app made available for free to all San Francisco residents through association with the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood.
Our playgroup will run from January 5th to March 16th and interested participants must sign up online. If you have difficulty accessing the sign up form, you may ask for assistance at the library.
The SF Department of Early Childhood selected Sparkler and the National Center for Families Learning to work with local organizations in San Francisco to provide developmental playgroups to families with children 0–3 years old with mild to moderate concerns about child development. Participants in Play with Purpose at the library will receive free books and toys every week along with professional and personal support.
Play with Purpose is a 9-week, facilitated playgroup for families with young children ages 0–3 centered around research-based, playful ways to support children’s emerging literacy, language skills and learning.
Sparkler is a mobile app, in English, Spanish, and Chinese on Android/iOS, smartphones and tablets. Families get:
- Developmental screening (ASQ-3 and ASQ:SE-2) to check in on their child’s development.
- A library of 2,000 playful activities created by early childhood educators to help parents and children play off screen to promote learning.
- Connection with professionals — Parents can tap into answers and a network of support from local programs and care coordinators at Support for Families