Hoyne Street Playgroup

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to Stone Soup today and to everyone who donated or supported in any way. It was so nice to get together as a community and celebrate our HSPG playgroup. 🥣💛

If you still want to donate or join the raffle, there’s still time! Just click the link in our bio. ✨

🥕🍲 Stone Soup is TOMORROW! 🍲🥕

We’re so excited to welcome everyone for our cozy fall gathering at the Playgroup!
There will be soup, music, kids running around happily, and some really fun raffle prizes.

If you haven’t donated yet, there’s still time — your support truly helps our little co-op thrive.
👉 Donate & RSVP: link in bio
Suggested donation: $15 per adult (kids are free!)

If you have any questions, feel free to text 859-492-7729.

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow! ❤️

Stone Soup is almost here! 🧡🍁
We’re just a few days away from our cozy community dinner, and we’re so excited to give you a little sneak peek at our raffle prizes this year. Thank you to all the families and local friends who donated — everything looks amazing!

Join us for feijoada, music, crafts, story time, a photo booth, raffle prizes, and lots of community warmth.

🗓 Saturday, Nov 23 | 4–7:30 PM
📍 Comfort Station
💛 $15 per adult
👶 Children are free!

In the spirit of Stone Soup, we’re also collecting pantry items for the Greater Chicago Food Depository. ❤️

✨ To donate or support our playgroup, click the link in our bio!
(it’s quick, easy, and makes such a big difference 💛)

We can’t wait to see everyone — and good luck in the raffle! 🎟️🌟

🍁✨ Stone Soup is back!

We can’t wait to gather with our Hoyne Street Playgroup family for a cozy evening of food, music, and community warmth. Join us for our Stone Soup Community Dinner & Fundraiser, a celebration of what we can create when everyone brings a little something to the table.

🗓 Saturday, November 23 | 4–7:30 PM
📍 Comfort Station
💛 $15 per adult suggested donation. Kids eat free 👶👶🏾

There’ll be family-style feijoada, music, crafts, storytime, a photo booth, and some amazing raffle prizes!
And in true Stone Soup spirit, we’re collecting pantry donations for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

🍲✨ Help us make Stone Soup! 🥣 Tap the link in our bio to support or RSVP. 🙋‍♀️❓Questions? Please text 859.492.7729

Let’s fill our bowls (and our hearts) together. ❤️

🍁✨ Stone Soup is back!

We can’t wait to gather with our Hoyne Street Playgroup family for a cozy evening of food, music, and community warmth. Join us for our Stone Soup Community Dinner & Fundraiser, a celebration of what we can create when everyone brings a little something to the table.

🗓 Saturday, November 23 | 4–7:30 PM
📍 Comfort Station
💛 $30 per family suggested donation

There’ll be family-style feijoada, music, crafts, storytime, a photo booth, and some amazing raffle prizes!
And in true Stone Soup spirit, we’re collecting pantry donations for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

🍲✨ Support our playgroup click here:
👉 givebutter.com/c/qzT44i 👈

Let’s fill our bowls (and our hearts) together. ❤️

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☀️🌿 Summer is here, and our little explorers need some gear! We’re on the lookout for gently loved summertime essentials to keep playgroup adventures shady, splashy, and fun. By sharing what you no longer need, you’re helping us reduce waste, build community, and make sure every kiddo gets in on the fun outdoors!

Got something to pass along? Send us a DM—we’ll happily swing by for a porch pick-up or coordinate a drop-off that works for you. HSPG is a 501(c)(3), so we can even provide a donation receipt. 💚

Let’s stock up, share the love, and keep the magic of nature in play every day! 🌼✨

🌱🌼 Dirt under their nails, sunshine on their faces, and curiosity in full bloom — outdoor garden play is essential for toddler development!

Digging, planting, and exploring nature helps build fine motor skills, encourages sensory exploration, and nurtures a love for the environment. 🌿👣🦋

Nature is the best classroom — full of bugs to observe, flowers to smell, and endless space to imagine, move, and grow. 🌻💚 Let them explore, get messy, and thrive outdoors!

Stop by for some fun and to see what a cooperative playgroup is all about! Come by on your way to the

Playing dress-up offers a wide range of developmental benefits for toddlers. Here are some key advantages:
1. Imagination and Creativity: Dressing up lets toddlers explore different characters and scenarios, boosting their creativity and helping them develop storytelling skills.
2. Language Development: Role-playing encourages them to use new words and practice conversation, improving vocabulary and communication.
3. Emotional Expression: Trying on different roles helps toddlers understand and express feelings, which supports emotional development.
4. Social Skills: When playing with others, toddlers learn to share, take turns, and cooperate, all of which build social awareness.
5. Problem Solving: Dressing up often involves choosing outfits, planning roles, and creating stories, which fosters decision-making and critical thinking.
6. Self-Confidence: Playing different roles can empower toddlers and help them feel more in control, boosting their self-esteem.
7. Motor Skills: Putting on costumes helps develop fine motor skills through tasks like buttoning, zipping, and snapping.
8. Understanding the World: Pretending to be a doctor, firefighter, or parent allows toddlers to explore real-world roles and understand their environment better.

Open play isn’t just fun—it’s essential!

For kids ages 20 months to 3 years, open play builds:
• Imagination & creativity
• Problem-solving skills
• Language development
• Social-emotional growth
• Gross & fine motor coordination

Let them explore, create, and play their way to strong foundations!

🌈Our community is full of love and friendship! Our kids want to spend time with each other even on days off! Come join our nurturing community and find your people!
We are currently enrolling! Reach out to [email protected] to schedule a tour!

All aboard the HSPG express! You can now ride every weekday, including Fridays! We are looking for new passengers ages 20 months - 3 years to join our crew in the spring and fall. Don’t let this train leave the station and miss out on all the fun at HSPG!