Fairfield County, Connecticut

A child-led experience full of creativity, hands-on play, & messy fun!

Sensory Play & Process Art Programs for infants through preschoolers, located in Monroe, CT.

  • Grow Creative
Confidence

    Grow Creative
Confidence

  • Learning
and developmental

    Foster age-level learning
and developmental growth

  • Encourage
Socialization

    Encourage
Socialization

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Weekly
Playgroups

6 Week Sessions

Discover an environment where children can freely explore, create, and interact. Our playgroups offer a variety of unique play opportunities that blend art and sensory experiences. We believe in fostering a community that encourages children to make decisions and embrace mistakes as part of their learning process.

Little Buddies Playgroup

Little Buddies — AGES 1 + 2

Busy Buddies Playgroup

Busy Buddies — AGES 2 - 5

Pre-K Buddies Playgroup

Pre-K Buddies — AGES 3 - 5

Upcoming Events and Playgroups

A child painting abstract art on a large canvas covered in colorful splatters and brushstrokes, using vibrant paint colors. Various paint bottles and cups are visible on the floor and around the canvas.

Grow creative confidence

At Busy Buddies Sensory & Art Playgroup, we embrace the process art approach, also known as “art play.” Art play prioritizes the experience of creating over the final product. By encouraging open-ended explorations with various materials and techniques, we help children develop their creative confidence.
Children playing with blue sensory bin, filled with rice and small objects, on a tarp-covered floor.

Foster age-level learning and developmental growth

Sensory play is a powerful tool for early childhood development, offering a range of benefits. Engaging in sensory activities stimulates a child's senses, promoting cognitive growth and enhancing motor skills. Through this exploration, children develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and can learn to regulate emotions as well.

Two toddlers playing in a sensory bin filled with blue and yellow materials, including rice and small balls. Each is holding a wooden cup. Two adults are seated nearby.

Encourage Socialization

Joining our playgroup offers a range of social benefits. Children will have the opportunity to interact with their peers, fostering essential social skills such as sharing, cooperation, and communication in a safe and supportive environment. For parents and caregivers, our playgroup serves as a supportive community where you can connect with others.

Two children painting on a cardboard wall with various green and yellow paints and materials, including egg cartons and bottle caps, on a drop cloth-covered floor.

Book your next birthday party with us!

Sensory art play birthdays are a memorable way to celebrate a special milestone!