YMCA TOY LIBRARY

THE YMCA TOY LIBRARY FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
The YMCA Toy Library activities for Children with Special Needs

 

The YMCA Toy Library activities are aim to develop the growth of children's creativity, skills and understanding of his/her environment and social development tthrough the following activities available at the library:

Reading Corner
Music & Singing
Drama
Crafts
Art
Free Play
Outings
Camps
Storytelling
Fine and gross motor skills
Indoor and outdoor games
Health and fitness
English reading programme

Motivational Camps

The Toy Library is open to all children but priority is for children with special needs.
TOY LIBRARY GOTONG-ROYONG DAY
Date : 8th December 2007 (Saturday)
Time

: 10.00am to 2.00pm

Venue : YMCA Toy Library
   
Objectives:
- To build spirit and make fellowship with Deaf Community
- To create understanding between Deaf and Hearing Communities through Gotong-royong
- To make new friend and have fun time together

For whom:
- Parents of Deaf friend
- Friends of the Deaf Club members
- Deaf Teens Club members
- Deaf Club Members

Those interested to join, please contact Ms. Josephine Koo at josekoo@ymcakl.com or
SMS: 013-3902300

THE YMCA TOY LIBRARY

The YMCA Toy Library promotes the welfare of children with special needs through toys that are safe for children. Such toys are selected from those available in the market and home-made toys (soft-toys).

The Toy Library seeks to provide stimulation leading to growth and development of children's creativity, skills and understanding of his/her environment and social development.

Realising this need, the YMCA toy Libray for children with special needs was launched in 1997 and officiated by Yg. Bhg. Dato' Dr. Lee Lam Thye. The Toy Library is an extension of our programme with the Deaf Community, to promote the develoment and well being of children with special needs through toys and play. The library provided the opportunity to help these children develop self-confidence, discipline, and independance to cope in life.

BENEFITS OF THE TOY LIBRARY
There are numerous benefits that may be derived from the YMCA Toy Library
growth of children's creativity, skills and understanding of the environment.
social development of children
improves progress in children's development/use of skills
helps reduce parents tension, social isolation and alienation
provides social contact for parents with each other and children
develop a community of parents sharing concerns, learning to articulate needs and generating solutions
develop positive attitude in parents towards participation in their children's development.
helps parents to cope with the demands of their children with special needs

THE TOY LIBRARY SERVICES
In the YMCA Toy Library, toys that are safe for children with special needs, hearing impaired, mentally challenged, epileptic, visually impaired, physcially challenged and less-privileged from the Brickfields squatter community are available for guided play and free play. Parents will be provided with guidance on how to use toys for their children's stimulation, growth and development. Toy lending facilities are also available to participants of this programme.

 

As an individual / organisation, you can support this special programme by:
Donating new or used toys
Sign up as a volunteer
Financial Support
Sharing this information about the YMCA Toy Library

TOY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
DAY
TIME
Adult Living Independant Tue - Thu 2.00pm -4.30pm
Deaf Children's Pre-School Tue - Thu

9.00am - 12.00 noon

 

ENQUIRIES:
PUSAT MAJUDIRI 'Y' for the Deaf
95, Jalan Padang Belia
50470 Kuala Lumpur
Tel:03-2274 1439 Fax:03-2272 0559
Email: pmy@ymcakl.com

 

For more details, call Morley at 03-2274 1439 ex 109 or e-mail pmy@ymcakl.com
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