playdates made easy
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stronger community. all free.
effortless playdates. a sense of belonging.
welcome big thompson parents!
Big Thompson is excited to introduce Time to Play! As parents, we all know how important friendship is for our kids, but scheduling playdates can be a challenge. This free program makes scheduling playdates and parties as easy as booking an Uber, fostering friendships and connection for every child at our school.
Not to mention, making parent’s lives easier!
Legal Disclaimer: Neither Time to Play, your school, nor your PTA is responsible for users behavior on the platform. Please use discretion. By using Time to Play, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
game-changer - Anna
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It's so simple yet complete - Susan
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I wish I had this when my kids were small - Karla
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scheduling playdates is so easy! - Nate
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game-changer - Anna *** It's so simple yet complete - Susan *** I wish I had this when my kids were small - Karla *** scheduling playdates is so easy! - Nate ***
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See Times that Work for Everyone
Schedule Playdates in 20 Seconds
Grade-Level Groups with Verified Parents
Safe and Secure
game-changer - Anna
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It's so simple yet complete - Susan
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scheduling playdates is so easy! - Nate
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I wish I had this when my kids were small - Karla
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game-changer - Anna *** It's so simple yet complete - Susan *** scheduling playdates is so easy! - Nate *** I wish I had this when my kids were small - Karla ***
Step 1: REgister
Click below to register your caregiver account on Time to Play. Make sure to enter Lowry Elementary as your school.
Add your child(ren) and their typical availabiliy so the program can suggest playdate times that work for everyone.
Use Promo Code T2P6FREE for 6 months Free Premium including “Add to Calendar” and “Create Event” features.
Register today! Enrollment Ends 5/10!!
Step 2: join your group
To access playdates and parties from your kid’s classmates, you’ll want to join your grade level group by clicking the link below and entering the ACCESS CODE given to you by your school. If you don’t know your access code, reach out to your teacher.
Big Thompson - 80537 -Kindergarten
Big Thompson - 80537 -1st Grade
Big Thompson - 80537 -2nd Grade
Big Thompson - 80537 -3rd Grade
Step 3: Invite friends
Playdates are more fun with friends!! Make sure your child’s social group gets registered so they don’t miss out on playdates and parties.
Want to connect with friends outside of your school? No problem. You can add friends by parent phone number or get your special invite link in the app under “Add Connection“.
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hi there, I’m Esther.
It all started in 2021 when I was crying on my husband’s schoulder on the playground because my 4 year old couldn’t play with other kids. She hadn’t played with anyone in a year.
So when she went to kindergarten I was terrified she would struggle to make friends. Now I grew up in a military family and we moved often, so being able to make friends was as important as breathing or ice cream. That’s all I wanted for my children.
Months went by where she said she had no friends at school. It felt like an eternity of lonely lunchboxes and playground frowns before my kindergartener finally burst through the door gleaming “I want a playdate with Faith!” she declared. I was thrilled she finally made a friend.
My excitement quickly became panic. Suddenly I was asking myself, “How the hell am I even gonna do that? Tracking down the parents' contact info, the endless texting trying to compare calendars, figuring out where to go... It’s like coordinating drinks with your busiest friend through two 5 year old intermediaries. Impossible!
together, we dreamed every child had a friend.
Two years later, that same child and I sat down to draw the plans for Time to Play. Together, we dreamed of a world where every child is included and has equal access to friendship. Through playdates, kids develop those crucial social skills and connections that set the foundation for self-confidence and well-being. And because neurodivergence, childhood anxiety, and isolation are on the rise, these friendships are more critical than they have ever been.
Kids thrive when Time to Play is adopted school-wide, creating a real culture of inclusion. Help us spread the word to ensure every child builds crucial social skills and lasting friendships.
Register now to join the fun and connect with your child’s class.
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Photo credit: holly strebel photography
FAQs
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Time to Play is a free website/app designed to make scheduling playdates easier and foster stronger connections among families in our school community. It simplifies the process of arranging playdates, parties, and other social gatherings for children.
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Yes, Time to Play makes it easy to cordinate any type of gathering for children, including playdates, parties, playground or pool meetups. You can easily invite the whole class.
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Time to Play is by invite only. Caregivers can gain access by being invited by another existing user or by a trusted organization such as your school, community organization, church, sports team, etc.
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Request an invite link from your school or friends, create a free account, and enter the school promo code [Promo Code] to unlock premium access for 6 months (for a limited time).
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You can request your school be added to our launch waitlist on our website! Please be patient as we roll-out as many schools as quickly as possible.
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It’s FREE! We’re so invested in making friendship as accessible as possible, Time to Play has a free and a premium version. Premium membership is $4/mo and also includes:
Setup group playdates
Setup parties
Calendar integration
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Once you've joined your child's grade-level group, you will be able to schedule playdates with others in that group. You can also add a connection directly by entering the caregivers phone number and inviting them to connect.
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Time to Play makes scheduling easy! You propose three locations you are comfortable with, suggest some times that work for both of you and click “Create Event”. The other caregiver selects the options that work best for them and boom, you’re scheduled! You will receive notification that your playdate has been confirmed.
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Yes. We are parents too, so safety is our top priority. Time to Play uses encryption to protect your data, both at rest and in transit. You control who you connect with. You only interact with families who are also part of your child's group or with whom you choose to connect.
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The short answer is no. Time to Play is invite only for this reason. The only way to register is to be invited by another parent on the app, or by an authorized group like a school or church.
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Caregivers within a group are invited and verified by the group's admin. Make sure you know and trust your group admin. This is usually the school PTA, teacher, or another trusted leader of the group.
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Your family is the most precious thing, as it should be. All data on the app is encrypted in transit and at rest on an AWS encrypted server. That means that should the server be hacked or intercepted, it would be indistingushable.
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You control who you connect with. Only parents you choose to connect with will be able to see your information. There is no ability to search or browse profiles. If you join a group, like your school’s 2nd grade, the other caregivers will be able to see your child’s photo, first name and last initial only. Groups are also by invite only so anyone in the group was invited by a trusted group admin such as a school PTA or kid’s team’s coach.
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You can report any concerns to your group admin or support@timetoplayscheduler.com
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Please contact your PTA or school administration to get it added.
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Please contact the Time to Play support team at Support@timetoplay.com