We offer a range of groups at Kids & Community. There are extensive benefits of working in a group. It reduces the pressure on each child and encourages the development of problem solving, social skills and interaction. It is also a fun way to work on developing skills and a more “authentic” way to access specialist services (lots of children attend after school groups like sport, music, dance, scouts etc). See below for the groups we will be offering throughout in term 1 and 2 in 2015. If you would like to register your interest, please complete the form at the bottom of the page and we can send you more detailed information. All groups are held at our place (West Burleigh) Keep visiting this page – it will be updated with new groups each term!
A small group program for children 3-4years. The focus of the group is on development of play skills, particularly social play with peers (play alongside and cooperatively with other children). Parents are active participants and video reviews may also form part of this program. Groups can involve up to six children but only two or three will play together at any one time
This is a small group program focused on motor and coordination skills for children aged 3-5 (under school age). The children will develop greater mastery over their body and movements and experience a range of opportunities to develop motor skills necessary to play physical games.
This is a group program aimed at those children in their transition to school. These groups differ in context and structure throughout the year. In the first term the focus is on being part of a group, playing and socialising with peers. In term 2 we focus more on structured learning experiences and social rules/expectations. In term 3 we focus on regulation and being able to switch between moving around and sitting to focus as well as sharing resources and working together. Term 4 we specifically focus on mat time and independent work. We also identify specific Fien motor goals. In our January holidays we specifically focus on independence skills generally across all areas of learning, social skills and playground games.
This is a group program focussed on developing children’s ability to express themselves through writing. Writing Wizards focuses on building interest and confidence in writing using highly engaging materials and strategies. Children will work on their writing legibility, ability to automatically recall and write letters and words, and produce simple pieces of written work. Different groups are run each term according to the needs of the children, however we have a different focus for each term. Term 1 we focus on children in year 1 to make sure skills learnt in prep/kinder are consolidated and new skills are learnt. In term 2 we focus on children in prep/kinder who are just learning to make letters. In term 3 we focus on children in year 1 who are beginning to write for a specific purpose. In term 4 we focus on children in prep/kinder to ensure learning is consolidated. We run groups for children in year 2&3 throughout the year.
A group program aimed children from prep/kinder to grade three. We focus on understanding how our bodies run and feel, and how we can change the way our body feels.. We brainstorm regulation strategies so the children leave with a ‘tool kit’ they can use to help calm them down or make their bodies feel better. Specific social skills are also targeted according to the needs of the children in the group but often included personal space, specific social rules and expectation required at school. Groups are limited to four children. We give a lot of consideration to grouping of children for this program and ensure compatibility. As a result we find we often run separate girls and boys groups, but this is dependent on the individual needs of the children and the specific identified goals.
This program is for school aged children up to year 3 designed to support development of social skills and peer relationships. Often the playground is where children get the least support and where the biggest issues can occur! We run a range of different programs that focus on social skills and peer interactions.