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Preschool and Kindergarten Groups
Our philosophy
- A young child's emotional, physical, and social development can be enhanced through cooperative play.
- Young children benefit from opportunities to practice various communication and social skills within a small peer group run by professionally trained counselors.
Social Skills Groups: A Description . . .
- Young children ages 3 to 5
- Group size is between 3 - 6 children per group
- Groups meet weekly for 50 minutes
- Children of similar age, compatible style, and level of functioning are placed together
- Groups are led by clinicians (Doctoral and Masters level). Some are co-led by Masters-level interns
- Play includes structured circle time, age appropriate tabletop activities, gross motor play, floor time play, snack and a story.
- The curriculum includes lessons geared toward developing pragmatic social skills, including cooperate play skills.
Benefits of our groups . . .
The Preschool and Kindergarten Group Program serves a wide range of boys and girls ages 3 - 5. While these groups benefit all young children, they may be especially beneficial for children identified as having special needs in regard to their social, emotional, or behavioral development. Young children will have the opportunity to learn about and practice a number of skills, including:
- Appropriate greeting skills
- Good listening skills
- Following directions
- Turn-taking
- Sharing
- Using good manners
- Cooperating
- Basic feeling identification
Application Procedure . . .
Our groups run throughout the school year. Applications are now being accepted for potential openings.
All new group members must be interviewed prior to placement in the group program.
To request an application packet, please contact our office by calling, writing, or sending us an email:
36 Woburn Street, Reading, Massachusetts 01867
tel: 781-942-9277 | fax: 781-944-6535
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Since 1954...
helping children build self-esteem and peer relationships through cooperative and non-competitive activities.