Skilled for School™
Education programSSkilled for School™ (Kindergarten)
This comprehensive school readiness program aims to prepare your child for their transition into Kindergarten or provide an alternative for those not quite ready for the social demands of a busy mainstream FDK classroom.
Daily programming will focus on social readiness skills such as: following routines, asking for help, working with others, sharing, and turn taking. Academic readiness skills such as Phonemic Awareness, Early Reading, and Numeracy Skills will be developed through Direct Instruction™.
Our programming aligns with the Ontario government’s recent introduction of mandatory learning through clear and direct instruction in reading, writing and math for kindergarten students, while offering it in a low-ratio, therapeutic environment.
The flow, materials, activities, and environment of the program are specifically curated and designed to support a wide range of social, communicative, and emotional needs.
All activities embed the fundamentals of socialskilled, which are: learning and working with others, making friends, and keeping friends.
This program is led by an experienced Ontario Certified Teacher.
*If your child has funding through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), our services may be covered. Please visit our FAQs page for more details.
*Participants should not demonstrate unsafe, at-risk, or aggressive behaviours.
*Participants require a readiness to manage in a group with a 1:3 or 1:4 support ratio.
Age Group:
Ages: 3-5 – (Max 8 spots)
*Age ranges are flexible
Session:
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:30am-12:00pm
RETURNING SPRING 2025
Fee:
$149/week (2 days per week) – 10 week block
*50% deposit paid upon registration with remainder due week 5.
Skilled for School™ (Parented)
Looking for meaningful social experiences for you and your preschooler? Wanting to know how to support early literacy skill development at home? Our Skilled for School™ Parented program is for you!
Parents will be prompted on how to effectively guide play to support social communication skills, increase vocabulary, and develop overall language skills. Throughout the play, parents and children will receive direct instruction and modelling with literacy activities.
Daily programming will focus on social readiness skills such as: transitions, sharing, and turn taking. Academic readiness skills such as Phonemic Awareness and Emergent Reading Behaviours, will be developed through direct modelling from a certified teacher.
The flow, materials, activities, and environment of the program are specifically curated and designed to support a wide range of social, communicative, and emotional needs.
All activities embed the fundamentals of socialskilled, which are: learning and working with others, making friends, and keeping friends.
This program is led by an experienced Ontario Certified Teacher.
*Insurance coverage may apply. If your child has funding through the Ontario Autism Program (OAP), our services may also be covered. Please visit our FAQs page for more details.
*Participants should not demonstrate unsafe, at-risk, or aggressive behaviours.
Age Group:
Ages: 2-4 – (Max 6 spots)
*Age ranges are flexible
Session:
Wednesdays: 9:30-11:00 am
RETURNING SPRING 2025
Fee:
$299 – 10 week block
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Winter Registration Opens January 3rd
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