Join Our Weekly Play Experience Labs!
At Developing Minds Learning Center, we believe in the power of play as the foundation of learning. That’s why we are opening our doors to all families in the community with our weekly Play Experience Labs—a space where children can explore, create, and engage in sensory-rich, open-ended play.
What Developing Minds Offers
Play Experience Labs are fun, immersive, hands-on sessions led by our expert educators. Each session focuses on different aspects of play, helping children develop creativity, problem-solving skills, social interactions, and sensory exploration.
Encourage curiosity, imagination, and free exploration
Develop fine & gross motor skills through hands-on play
Foster social interactions and communication
Give families ideas to bring play into everyday life
These are NOT structured classes—these are guided play experiences that allow children to learn naturally through movement, creativity, and discovery.
Weekly Play Themes
Each week features a unique theme, giving children the opportunity to explore new experiences every time they attend!
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Sensory Play & Messy Fun – Sand, water, slime, and more!
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Building & Engineering – Open-ended construction and problem-solving.
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Imaginative & Dramatic Play – Role-playing and storytelling adventures.
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STEM & Creative Thinking – Hands-on activities that encourage innovation.
Children are free to explore materials and engage at their own pace in each session.
Who Can Join?
Children ages 2 and up – Groups will be divided by age.
Parents welcome to observe or join in! (For younger children, parent participation is encouraged.)
No prior experience needed—just a love for play!
We want to make play accessible to all families and show parents how to bring play to life at home!
Why Play Matters
Play is more than just fun—it’s essential for brain development, problem-solving, and creativity.
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Children learn best through hands-on experiences.
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Play builds critical thinking, language, and social skills.
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Sensory-rich play enhances cognitive and motor development.
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Unstructured play fosters independence and confidence.
Our goal is to promote play in families, helping parents understand how to create meaningful play experiences at home.
Where are we located? Lake Nona, Orlando
