Play with Purpose
Play with Purpose at a Glance
NCFL’s Play with Purpose is a 9-week, facilitated playgroup for families with young children–ages birth through five–centered around research-based, playful ways to support children’s emerging literacy, language skills, and learning.
Impact
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Gains across all 12 indicators on the Parenting Skills Ladder
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Improved ability to manage stress and stronger social connections
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Families spend more time reading and playing in developmentally meaningful ways
Unique Features
- Supports practitioners in mitigating developmental delays by identifying children’s needs before they enter kindergarten.
- Builds social capital among parents and fosters connection, community, and collective action.
- Equips parenting adults with the skills, knowledge, and resources to support their children’s learning and partner meaningfully with their child’s teacher.
Digital Resources
Explore the videos below to see Play with Purpose programming in action.
Print Resources
Learn more about Play with Purpose through the resources below.
