TinyCircle is the app for playgroups: ready-made ideas for group sessions, complete courses to follow along with, a central hub for all arrangements – and over 14,000 baby-friendly locations throughout Germany.
BUILDING BLOCKS – OVER 100 IDEAS FOR GROUP SESSIONS
Games, songs, crafts, and movement games for children from 0 to 36 months. Each idea includes a description, materials list, age recommendation, and duration.
• 40 Games – Peek-a-boo with a cloth, Treasure hunt in a rice box, Finger games, Sensory box
• 23 Songs – Hello song in a circle, Ten Little Jumping Men, Goodbye song
• 22 Craft ideas – Salt dough figures, Rainsticks, Nature mandala, Sensory boards
• 20 Movement games – Crawling obstacle course, Freeze dance, Parachute wave sea, Barefoot sensory path
SONGS WITH LYRICS AND SHEET MUSIC
21 songs have their lyrics directly in the app, 16 of which also have sheet music for singing along. Switch between lyrics and sheet music; tap to enlarge the sheet music. There's a link to listen to familiar songs.
20 READY-MADE COURSES
Full-length lessons to follow along: "Sensory World," "Rattle Orchestra," "Space Expedition," "Color Magic," "Autumn & Lantern," and more – each with a complete schedule and timetable. Or create your own lesson plan from building blocks; if you wish, the app can suggest a suitable combination based on the theme.
BABY-FRIENDLY PLACES
Over 14,000 locations throughout Germany: playgrounds, cafés and restaurants with changing facilities, libraries, indoor playgrounds, theaters, and museums.
• Browse the map – pan, zoom, tap pins
• See what's available on-site: changing table, step-free access, high chair, breastfeeding facilities
• Filter by changing table and step-free access
• Search in other cities – handy for vacations and visits
• "Do you know more?" – Add your own observations from the event
GROUPS – ORGANIZE TOGETHER
• Create a group and invite members using a join code
• Group chat for all coordination
• Suggest ideas and vote together
• Scheduling polls: find a date that works for everyone
• Make your group visible to other parents as long as there's space
PARENTS NEARBY
Activate search mode and find other parents in your area who are also looking for a playgroup. You can message them directly – if they accept, a group will be created automatically. Your location will be rounded to a grid of approximately 2.5 km; your exact address remains private.
COMMUNITY
Ask questions, share experiences, and discover tips for the baby and toddler years.
YOUR PROFILE
• Add children with their birthdates – their age automatically adjusts
• Choose a profile picture from adorable animal designs
• Customize the app with your favorite color
• All content automatically adapts to your child's age
SAFE AND PRIVATE
• No ads
• No trackers, no analytics services
• No in-app purchases, no hidden costs
• Location only accessed with explicit consent and always rounded
• Account and all data can be deleted at any time within the app
• GDPR compliant, data stored on servers in the EU
TinyCircle is free and was lovingly developed by parents for parents who want to make their playgroup an unforgettable experience.
Location data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Planning playgroups: Games, songs, crafts & courses for your parent group