--- title: Playtime date: 2019-10-31T16:51:00+00:00 author: Richard Powney canonical_url: "https://www.eauk.org/great-commission/resources/playtime" section: Resources --- Great Commission is the Evangelical Alliance's evangelism and mission hub for stories that inspire and resources that equip us all to share Jesus. - [Great Commission](/great-commission) - [Resources](/great-commission/resources/all) - Playtime # Playtime #### Support and advice for church based toddler groups. [ ![Screenshot of Playtime](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAaEAAAEqAQMAAACGEX2aAAAAA1BMVEUAAACnej3aAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAACZJREFUaN7twTEBAAAAwiD7pzbFPmAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQOz7cAAG8Je16AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) Visit resource ](https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/faith-in-the-family/playtime "Visit Playtime") Care for the Family’s Playtime initiative supports church-based parent and toddler groups as they engage with their communities, particularly in the area of relationships and parenting, through a range of resources, events and newsletters such as: Playtime national conference — a fantastic opportunity for toddler group leaders and their teams to come together to be inspired, supported and resourced. [Resources](https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/faith-in-the-family/playtime/playtime-resources) — Playtime have created CDs with a selection of action songs for toddlers and multiple resources helping you base a toddler group session around a particular Bible story. [Craft ideas](https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/faith-in-the-family/playtime/crafts) — you’ll find great craft videos and articles to inspire your toddler group. [Logistical help](https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/faith-in-the-family/playtime/running-a-toddler-group) — Playtime have lots of information and articles to help you run your toddler group. [Smalltalk](https://www.careforthefamily.org.uk/faith-in-the-family/playtime/smalltalk-landing-page/smalltalk) — this is a helpful handout for you to give to parents and carers who attend your toddler group. 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