This month, we’re celebrating the amazing progress made by all our wonderful little friends who joined our school holiday OT workshops! It was such a joy to welcome new faces and see familiar ones return, full of energy and ready to dive in.
Each workshop offered something unique, whether it was cooking up delicious treats, getting creative with craft, or exploring calming strategies in our mindfulness group. Through these activities, children worked on a range of important life skills in a fun and supportive setting. With guidance from our OTs, children practiced turn-taking, following steps, managing their emotions, and working as part of a team. For some, it also meant trying something new, initiating play or conversation, or learning how to stay calm and focused in a busy group environment.
Our therapists used strategies to meet each child’s individual needs, encouraging them to stretch their flexible thinking, connect with peers, and build confidence in group settings. These experiences not only supported social and emotional development, but also helped children gain valuable skills they can use at home, at school, and in the community. We used our social thinking methodology which is an area that each child is familiar with from their OT sessions how allowed us to further develop and consolidate their understanding.
We’re so proud of everyone’s achievements and can’t wait to see how these friendships and skills continue to grow in future groups!
Check out our Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date when the next holiday program is as well as see what fun we get up to at previous ones.
