Early Explorers Group

Our KidsAbility Early Explorers Group for children aged 1-3 years follows a structured and engaging routine designed to promote learning, interaction, and developmental progress. Here’s an overview of a typical group session:

1. Circle Time:
   • Children gather in a circle, with each child having a designated spot identified by a name card or shape.
   • A visual schedule of the session’s activities is displayed to provide a clear overview of the session.
   • A greeting song is selected based on the children’s verbal and motor abilities, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
2. Songs and Movement:
   • Engaging songs and movement activities are incorporated to encourage participation, coordination, and sensory exploration.
   • Movement activities may include dancing, stretching, or interactive games tailored to the group’s goals and developmental needs.
3. Book Time:
   • A story or book related to the session’s theme or learning objectives is shared, promoting literacy skills, attention span, and imagination.
   • Interactive storytelling techniques may be used to keep children engaged and involved in the narrative.
4. Table Top Activity:
   • Children transition to a seated table activity, focusing on fine motor skills, sensory exploration, and cognitive tasks.
   • Activities may include art projects, sensory play, sorting and matching games, or hands-on learning experiences aligned with the session’s goals.
   • Craft or snack activities are often included to provide opportunities for seated engagement and social interaction.
5. Group Games and Activities:
   • Group games and activities are selected to encourage peer interaction, turn-taking, and functional play skills.
   • Examples include playing Hide and Seek to facilitate turn-taking, cooperative games to promote teamwork, and interactive activities to enhance social skills.
6. Closing Circle:
   • The session concludes with a closing circle, where children may share their experiences, accomplishments, or thoughts about the activities.
   • A goodbye song or activity is integrated to provide a sense of closure and transition before the end of the session.
   • Activities and suggestions for families to practice at home are distributed, reinforcing learning and continuity outside of the group setting.

Join us in the KidsAbility Early Explorers Group for a dynamic and enriching experience that supports your child’s growth, development, and joy of learning!

This program is proudly sponsored by KidsAbility Paediatric Therapy Clinic as a part of our Community Giving Back initiative in celebration of our 12-year anniversary.

Dates: Tuesdays- June 25-August 27, 2024

Time: 8:30-9:30am

Where: KidsAbility Clinic, 8 Midtown Plaza – 273 Elgin Avenue