Pre Kindy Group
This group is all about helping your pre-kindy or kindy-aged child feel ready and confident for the start of school. We’ll build fine and gross motor skills and practice being apart of the group. Children will also learn how to manage transitions between activities and explore strategies to support emotional regulation.
We’ll also focus on parent-child connection. Caregivers will learn practical ways to support regulation and play in meaningful, everyday moments. You’ll leave with strategies to help your child adjust to new routines.
Each week, we explore a different school. readiness theme, such as getting ready for school, separation anxiety, and more.
Goals of the group:
- For children to:
- Learn the routine of a kindy morning; mat time, story time, recess and table top
- Learn how to be a part of a group and follow someones lead
- Develop their transition skills
- Learn how to play with toys and friends
- For caregivers to:
- Learn therapy strategies to support their child
- Meet other caregivers of children with similar needs
- Gain confidence to attend a kindy style program and engage with therapy services
- Parents build confidence in joining and supporting their child's play to strengthen connection and engagement Item
Included:
- Pre goal setting phone call
- 10 week group; 1 hour group with two occupational therapists and therapy assistant
- Post group summary page with recommendations
Additional information
Pre Kindy Group
Location: Calm and Connected HQ at 19 Erade Drive, Piara Waters
Time: Tuesdays 9.30am-10.30am
Dates: 10 week term starting Term 2 28th April
Age range: 2-5 year olds
Who is running the group: Lilly Farrant (OT), Rachel Borchardt (OT) and Rachael Gahleitner
Total cost: $1845.31