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Happy New Year from socialskilled

Happy New Year from socialskilled

by socialskilled | Dec 31, 2022 | Informational, Resources/Support, Seasonal Fun

Dear socialskilled Families, As 2022 comes to an end, we have been reflecting on all of the growth and success throughout the past year. socialskilled has begun to build a community of parents and children who are now becoming friends. Our parents have seen the value...
Play the Stress Away: 10 Great Reasons to Play

Play the Stress Away: 10 Great Reasons to Play

by socialskilled | Dec 28, 2021 | Informational, Resources/Support

When children are faced with stress and uncertainty they often use play as a way to soothe their minds and gain a sense of control.  Play is a powerful tool that develops creativity and imagination. It can foster critical thinking, support fine and gross motor...
Beat the Back-to-School Blues

Beat the Back-to-School Blues

by socialskilled | Sep 1, 2021 | Informational, Resources/Support, Strategies

Heading back to school can be challenging for some children and may induce feelings of worry, fear, or even grief. Summer is fun, rules are loose, and expectations are low.  Kids can feel overwhelmed as they transition back to a more structured schedule that includes...
How To Be An Effective Advocate For Your Exceptional Child

How To Be An Effective Advocate For Your Exceptional Child

by socialskilled | Mar 10, 2021 | Informational, Resources/Support

“Be your child’s greatest advocate!” “You know your child better than anyone!” “Don’t back down until your child has everything they need, and rightfully deserve!” “Advocate!”  At what point did the role of an advocate become so closely related to that of a fighter?...
Contingency Mapping At Home

Contingency Mapping At Home

by socialskilled | Feb 18, 2021 | Informational, Resources/Support, Strategies

The best way to understand the function of visuals is to think of them simply as words put into pictures. Contingency maps are visuals that show the outcomes of two different behaviour paths. One route shows the outcome of a child engaging in an expected behaviour,...
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    Our Social Clubs are growing! 💙 For the first tim Our Social Clubs are growing! 💙

For the first time, we’re bringing the Social Club experience to younger kids with Skilled to Grow™ for ages 5–8, giving them a place to connect, play, cooperate and start building the skills that help friendships grow.

For ages 8–12, Skilled to Shine™ is becoming Skilled to Connect™, with games, challenges, shared interests and lots of real-life opportunities for connection.

Girls Club is back, including the option to Supersize your night and add pizza dinner.

Skilled to Explore™ continues to take social connection out into the real world.

New session. New experiences. More ways to find your people.

Because friendship takes practice and you can’t practice friendship alone.

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    Love it, share it! This winter, we’re introducing Love it, share it!

This winter, we’re introducing Favourites with Friends™; a new interest-based program where kids connect over the characters, games, stories and worlds they love!

Each week brings a mix of popular favourites, with activities inspired by things like Pokémon, Super Mario, Minecraft, Dog Man and more. Kids will take part in themed games, creative activities, trivia, challenges, and have plenty of opportunities to share their own favourites, too.

And while they’re busy talking about the things they love? They’re also practicing conversation, collaboration, flexible thinking, sharing ideas and discovering what they have in common with other kids. 

Find your thing. Find your people. 

Winter session | 12 weeks
Registration is open October 19th.

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    Get ready to play! This winter, Games with Friend Get ready to play!

This winter, Games with Friends™ is taking on Game Show Edition; 12 weeks of trivia, guessing games, team challenges, Minute-to-Win-It-style activities and game-show-inspired fun!

Kids will think fast, team up, problem-solve and take on new challenges together, with a mix of individual and team games to keep things exciting each week.

And while they’re busy playing? They’re also practicing sportsmanship, cooperation, flexible thinking, turn-taking and navigating all those natural social moments that happen when we play with others. 

Think fast. Play together. 

Winter session | 12 weeks
Registration is open October 19th.

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    Winter is getting creative! This winter, Art with Winter is getting creative!

This winter, Art with Friends™ is becoming a Winter Art Studio; a season of creating, experimenting and making art together!

Kids will explore painting, clay, collage, mixed media, sculpture and more, with projects inspired by the colours, textures and creativity of the winter season.

And while they’re busy creating? They’re also practicing sharing ideas and materials, giving and receiving feedback, flexibility, collaboration and connecting with other young artists. 

Cold outside. Creative inside. 

Winter session | 12 weeks
Registration is open October 19th.

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    Science is getting a little gross! This winter, S Science is getting a little gross!

This winter, Science with Friends™ is diving into Gross Science; the weird, messy and wonderfully fascinating side of science!

Kids will explore slime, bubbles, fizzy reactions, gooey mixtures and more through hands-on experiments and activities designed to get them curious, experimenting and discovering together.

And while they’re busy making a mess? They’re also practicing teamwork, turn-taking, flexible thinking, problem-solving and connecting with other curious kids. 

Seriously fun. Slightly gross. 

Winter session | 12 weeks
Registration is open October 19th.

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    ❄️ Winter registration is almost here! 12 weeks ❄️ Winter registration is almost here! 

12 weeks of connection, confidence & fun are coming to socialskilled, with some exciting changes this winter!

Our Social Clubs are growing, with new names, new age groups and a new focus for the season:

Skilled to Grow™ | Ages 5–8 
NEW! Our Social Club experience is now available for younger kids, with a winter focus on Making & Growing Friendships.

Skilled to Connect™ | Ages 8–12 
Formerly Skilled to Shine, with a new name and a winter focus on Finding Your People.

Girls Club 
Back with a focus on Confidence & Connection, plus the option to Supersize and stay for an extra hour!

And Saturdays are getting an update too, with a new focus each session:

Art with Friends™: Winter Art Studio
Science with Friends™: Gross Science
Games with Friends™: Game Show Edition Favourites with Friends™: NEW!

New experiences. More ways to connect. And 12 weeks to practice the skills that help friendships grow.

Winter registration is opens October 19th!

Because friendship takes practice and you can’t practice friendship alone. 💙

#socialskilled #SocialClubs #FriendshipSkills #MakingFriends #SocialSkillsForKids #KidsSocialSkills #BuildingConfidence #FriendshipMatters #KidsActivities #WinterPrograms #NeurodiversityAffirming #NeurodivergentKids #AutismSupport #ADHDSupport #NewmarketOntario #AuroraOntario #YorkRegion #NewmarketMoms #AuroraMoms #YorkRegionMoms
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