
Attention and emotional regulation are influential factors for school success. This program aims to prepare young children for kindergarten and will recreate a kindergarten setting. Children will learn to exercise various academic and life skills such as following group instructions, early math, phonological awareness, maintaining focus/attention, emotional regulation, and more.
This program is for your child if he/she ...
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is going to kindergarten in September 2023
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needs to practice social skills (e.g.: turn-taking and interacting with other children in a group setting)
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needs to practice following group instructions
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not yet familiar with kindergarten or classroom routines
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not having the opportunity to practice school readiness skills in the summer

Program Goals

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Practice social skills
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Develop fundamental academic skills
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Prepare young children for kindergarten
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Practice following group instructions



Lessons
Lesson 1
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Introduction to Kindergarten
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Familiarize children with the concept of kindergarten and its routines
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Practice lining up, sitting on the carpet, and following simple instructions.
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Introduce visual schedules and teach the concept of transitions.
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Lesson 2
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Social Skills
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Encourage interaction with peers
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Engage in group activities like cooperative games or art projects.
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Practice turn-taking and sharing through structured play.
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Use visual supports
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Lesson 3
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Following Instructions
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Improve listening skills by playing games that involve following simple instructions.
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Gradually increase the complexity of instructions.
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Lesson 4
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Communication Skills
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Enhance verbal and nonverbal communication skills
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Practice receptive language skills through games
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Lesson 5
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Fine Motor Skills
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Engage in activities that prompt hand-eye coordination, such as puzzles or threading beads.
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Incorporate sensory activities like playdough and finger painting to enhance find motor skills.
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Lesson 6
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Daily Routine
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Teach independence in self-care routines
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Practice daily routines
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Use social stories and visual prompts to help with task sequencing and completion.
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Lesson 7
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Sensory Integration
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Help children manage sensory sensitivity in the classroom
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Calming corners and sensory bins
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Introduce strategies for self-regulation
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Lesson 8
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Pre-academic skills
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Letters, rhyming games
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basic counting, sorting, or matching activities for math readiness.
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*The lesson plan can be only seen as a reference. This summer program will be modified based on the level and needs of the registered learners. We believe that flexibility, positive encouragement, and parents' involvement are key throughout the process.

Date & Time
Wednesday 9:30 am - 12:00 noon
[ Total : 8 Classes ]
*Starting from July 5 to August 23

Group Target
Age 4 - 6
Class Size up to 4-6 kids
In-person Group Session
The program will be designed and facilitated by
a Board Certified Behaviour Anaylst,
Abbie Chan along with a Senior Behaviour Interventionist Cecilia Man
Course Fees
CAD 1250 / 8 classes
Questions? Please contact Clinical Director, Sally Yim at sally@bridgekidsbc.com.
Register by the end of June to secure your spot !