School-Age Groups
School-Age Programs
Enhancing Growth Through Meaningful Interaction
Focusing on nurturing school-age children’s social and emotional skills, our programs deliver educational experiences that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, relationship-building, and emotional resilience.
Social-Emotional Skill Building Skills Groups
In addition to the Little Learners program, we also offer specialized Social-Emotional Skill Building Skills Groups. These groups are managed by qualified, licensed professionals and focus on nurturing social pragmatic skills that support overall social success for children.
Skills for social communication are taught through an explicit instruction model, breaking down complex concepts into simple, digestible parts. The skills learned are then generalized to other settings, creating a holistic learning experience for your child. Additionally, we ensure that routines incorporate snack and choice times, allowing friendships to flourish through social coaching and positive reinforcement.
Leveled Groups
Leveled groups (1-3) are shifting toward a more neurodiverse-affirming approach. Instead of following the Social Thinking curriculum in full, we’ll weave in selected tools – like size of the problem and matching reaction and conversation practice – while building inclusive foundations. Younger children will work on essential early social skills, while older kids will focus on advanced conversation and perspective taking. Lessons will be shore, with most of the time spent applying skills through fun games and engaging activities that make a group a place kids want to be.
Tween Groups
Our tween boys’ and girls’ groups are designed with a relaxed “hangout” vibe, where the emphasis is on connection and genuine friendship. We carefully match peers to foster strong, positive relationships and provide plenty of opportunities to practice making and keeping friends. Special events will also be part of these groups, including outings, a girls’ “sleep-under” and game nights for the boys.
Awesome Blossoms
The Awesome Blossoms Girls Group focuses on building self-esteem and friendships for younger girls. This group is designed to support children through the challenging years of learning how to form and maintain healthy peer connections, while also fostering confidence and a sense of belonging.
Specialty Programs
Our speciality groups, which run for shorter periods of time, also focus on a specific area of interest. This session, our specialty group is cooking, where kids will learn functional kitchen skills while also gaining exposure to new foods and textures – especially helpful for picky eaters. Keep an eye out for our winter group sign ups, which will include an dart therapy group!
