Earth
Cultivating Advanced Social Skills Development for Children

Program Objectives:

 

The Earth Social Group is the highest level of the primary groups. It aims to empower elementary school children's essential social skills to successfully engage in conversations, peer play, and group problem-solving. Our objective is to guide students in developing proficiency in behaviours such as maintaining reciprocal conversations, handling criticism, addressing teasing and bullying, promoting sharing, and respecting others' interests. The program seeks to establish common learning goals that enhance social skills within the group setting. We aim to foster advanced social concepts by utilizing social stories, role-playing, video modelling, natural environment play, and the Everyday Speech curriculums. Individualized support is provided through personalized goals, addressing each learner's unique challenges. The program also incorporates dynamic group activities, including games, projects, and reciprocal conversations, which serve as platforms for practical application, ensuring participants not only learn but confidently apply these crucial social skills in real-life scenarios. The Earth Social Group is dedicated to cultivating socially adept and confident young individuals equipped with the skills necessary for successful social interactions at the highest level of the primary groups.

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Learners will learn

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Perspective Understanding:

• Engage in activities that foster an understanding of different perspectives.

• Utilize diverse scenarios and role-playing to encourage empathy.

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Self-Advocacy

• Develop the ability to speak up for oneself in various social situations.

• Practice expressing thoughts and needs assertively.

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Social Conflict Resolution

• Explore and understand different social conflicts that may arise.

• Implement problem-solving strategies through role-playing and real-life scenarios.

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Peer Relationship Building

• Facilitate opportunities for participants to initiate and build peer relationships.

• Incorporate group activities and projects that encourage collaboration and teamwork.

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Size of Problems

• Enhance the understanding of the size of problems, differentiating between small and big issues.

• Use real-life examples and interactive discussions to illustrate problem sizes.

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Problem Reaction/Solution Identification

• Teach the process of identifying reactions and solutions to various problems.

• Engage participants in critical thinking exercises and group discussions.

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Non-Verbal Communication

• Explore and understand non-verbal communication cues.

• Practice appropriate reactions to non-verbal cues through interactive exercises.

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Constructive Comments and Opinions

• Foster the ability to give comments or opinions without hurting others' feelings.

• Use guided discussions and role-playing scenarios to develop tactful communication.

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Teamwork Skills

• Provide opportunities for participants to work in pairs or teams.

• Incorporate collaborative activities, projects, and group games to promote teamwork.

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Program Structure:

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• Group Activities

• Group Learning Time

• Pair Up Time

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How We Monitor Progress​:

Your child's progress is monitored throughout the term; not just at the end.

 

Before the program
An individual assessment helps us identify learning needs, establish goals, and determine appropriate group placement.

 

During each session
Facilitators observe and support each learner's participation, role-playing & group discussions, self advocacy & constructive communication skills, problem solving awareness, peer relations & interactions, behaviour, and progress toward their individualized learning goals.

 

Every month
Our facilitators meet to review learner progress and discuss programming adjustments and group placement when needed.

 

Mid-term
Families have an individual meeting with our team to discuss their child's progress, goals, and next steps.

 

End of term
Families receive a written progress report summarizing their child's progress and areas for continued development.

 

See What Your Child Is Learning:

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We know that parents want to understand what happens after they drop their child off.

Through our private Bridge Kids group app, families can see photos from each session and learn about the activities and skills their child worked on that day.​​

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What Families Receive:

✓ Individual assessment
✓ Individualized goals
✓ Tailor-made programming
✓ Monthly progress review
✓ Private parent app
✓ Mid-term family meeting
✓ Term-end report​​