Group Descriptions
Our goal is to support parents in the role of their child’s first teacher by providing quality programming aimed at promoting school readiness and giving children, and their caregivers, opportunities to connect with others in their community.
When you attend Family Connections groups please expect the following:
1. The group will start and end on time
2. Your group facilitator will provide choices of activities that are engaging, varied and age appropriate
3. As a parent or caregiver you will be engaged with your child(ren), supporting them throughout the activities they choose
4. Caregivers will not share pictures/videos of other children in the group on social media
5. Caregivers are asked to email sarah.houghton@tritonschools.org when they know they cannot attend a playgroup session (or if they would like to withdraw from the group so that another family is able to fill their spot).
All of our playgroups are always FREE!
Toddler Time (Rowley)
This is a FREE engaging playgroup for children aged 12 to 36 months, designed to support their growing curiosity and energy. Through fun, interactive activities, toddlers can explore, learn, and develop essential social, motor, and cognitive skills. Limited to 15.
Mixed Age Playgroup (Merrimac)
This is a FREE play group for ages 2-5. Together with their caregiver, children will enjoy a variety of activities that stimulate creativity and social skills (story time, crafts, interactive games, sensory play, etc.). Limited to 16.
Pretend & Play (Haverhill)
This free community playgroup is for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Each session includes an interactive storytime and various creative play activities. Promote school readiness while bonding with your little one and meeting other families in the community. Limited to 15.
Storytime & Creative Play (Salisbury)
This is a FREE playgroup for children ages 2-5. Each session includes an interactive story time and various creative play activities. Promote school readiness while bonding with your little one and meeting other families in the community. Limited to 15.
Learn Through Play (Newburyport)
This is a FREE community playgroup for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Each session includes an interactive storytime and various creative play activities. Promote school readiness while bonding with your little one and meeting other families in the community. Limited to 6 families.
Imagination Station (Amesbury)
This is a FREE community playgroup for children age 1-5. Together with their caregiver, children will enjoy a variety of activities that stimulate creativity and social skills (story time, crafts, interactive games, sensory play, etc.). Limited to 15.
Come & Play (Amesbury)
This is a FREE play group for ages 2-6. Together with their caregiver, children will enjoy a variety of activities that stimulate creativity and social skills (story time, crafts, interactive games, sensory play, etc.). Limited to 12
STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (Salisbury)
Ignite your child's curiosity with our STEM Playgroup! Designed for young explorers ages 3 and up, these sessions are filled with hands-on activities that introduce the fundamentals of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through play. From building simple structures to exploring nature and experimenting with basic concepts, each play date offers a fun and engaging way for your little ones to discover the world around them.
PLEASE NOTE: unfortunately, we are NOT able to accommodate younger siblings in this group. Limited to 8.
Mini Movers (Salisbury)
This is a free community playgroup for children ages 2-6, alongside their caregiver. Join us for an active playgroup focused on building strength, coordination, and confidence through movement-based play. Children and caregivers will enjoy games, obstacle courses, and activities that support physical development in a fun, social setting. Limited to 16.
Playful Learning (Groveland)
This is a FREE engaging playgroup for children ages 2-6, to explore the joy and freedom of movement. Each session is filled with fun, interactive activities, where children can explore, learn, and develop essential social, motor, and cognitive skills. This playgroup provides a lively environment where little ones can make new friends and enjoy the excitement of early learning, all while parents and caregivers share in their developmental milestones. Limited to 15.
Busy Learners (Newburyport)
Busy Learners is a mixed age (ages 3-6) playgroup designed to promote school readiness within the context of play. Each session will include an interactive storytime and various play activities designed to promote social, motor, and cognitive skills. Don't miss out on this wonderful chance to promote school readiness while bonding with your little one and meeting other families in the community. We look forward to seeing you there! Limited to 10.
Storytime & Sensory Play (Newbury)
This mixed-age (age 0-6) session is brought to you in collaboration with the Newbury Town Library. Join Miss Nikki for Storytime at 9:30, followed by a variety of fun, engaging sensory play activities provided by Miss Cindy from Family Connections.
Tiny Tots (West Newbury)
Tiny Tots is an engaging FREE playgroup designed to support children's growing curiosity and energy. Through fun, interactive activities, toddlers can explore, learn, and develop essential social, motor, and cognitive skills. Designed for children up to 3 years of age, this playgroup provides a lively environment where little ones can discover the world around them, make new friends, and enjoy the excitement of early learning, all while parents and caregivers share in their developmental milestones. Limited to 10.
Gather, Learn & Play (Haverhill)
This is a FREE community playgroup for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Each session includes an interactive storytime and various creative play activities. Promote school readiness while bonding with your little one and meeting other families in the community. Limited to 12.
TummyTime Babies (Amesbury)
A gentle FREE playgroup for babies (age 0-12 months) and their caregivers focused on tummy time, bonding, and sensory exploration. Enjoy soft textures, simple sounds, and safe activities that support early development in a calm, supportive space. Limited to 10.
Bilingual Storytime (Haverhill)
Designed for children ages 2-6, with a caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, and fun in English and Spanish! This playful storytime supports early language learning and celebrates both languages through books, music, and age appropriate activities. Limited to 15.
PK Parent Child Play (Haverhill)
A fun and interactive playtime designed for preschoolers (age 2-5) and their caregivers. Together, you’ll explore age-appropriate toys and activities that encourage early learning, creativity, and social skills. This supportive space fosters bonding, play, and school readiness in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Each monthly session is capped at 15.
Lunch Bunch Storytime & Social Emotional Skills Development (West Newbury)
Designed for ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Bring your lunch and join us for a cozy storytime followed by playful activities that support social-emotional growth. Children will practice skills like sharing, taking turns, expressing feelings, and making friends—all in a fun, relaxed setting with their caregivers. Limited to 10.
Loose Parts Play (West Newbury)
Designed for ages 3-6 with a caregiver. Loose Parts Play is a creative playgroup where children explore open-ended materials like blocks, fabric, natural items, and more. Loose parts play encourages imagination, problem-solving, and collaboration through hands-on discovery and child-led play. Caregivers participate alongside their children. Limited to 10.