Creating Confident Printers - Printing Basics

October 2023 - Registration now open!

A four-week fun and interactive camp for children around the grades of 1 - 3 who find printing or other fine motor activities challenging. The camp will be run by an experienced pediatric Occupational Therapist. A multi-sensory approach combining fine and gross motor movement to enhance learning will be used along with co-operative games and crafts to practice the skills needed for hand functioning.

The camp places an emphasis on grasp development, formation of lower-case letters, legible printing, copying shapes and letters, using school tools (pencils, scissors, glue), in hand manipulation skills, eye hand coordination and strength. 

Also included is a short summary report identifying individual children's strengths, areas of need, and suggestions for further skill development. The summary report will be provided at the end of the group for parents to learn how to support their child with printing practice at home.

This camp is designed for children who may be experiencing mild to moderate delays in fine motor development or would benefit from extra practice.

A printing sample is required with registration to confirm the child's placement in the most appropriate group.

Days: October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2023 (4 Saturday sessions) 

Time: 10:00 am - 11:15 am 

Cost: $300.00

Where: Highlands United Church – 11305 64 Street, Edmonton, AB

Contact: Growing Changes / Rebecca Cormier at 780.965.4310 or email growingchanges@gmail.com to register.

Note: Occupational Therapy services may be covered depending on health plan & are tax deductible.

Children’s Social Skills Group

July 17-21, 2023 - Registration now open!

Join us for a fun and interactive social skills group for verbal learners. The group is targeted towards children around ages 6-9 that may be struggling in social settings.

Our small groups will be led by an Occupational Therapist and a Speech Language Pathologist. Parents will also attend a virtual review session to explore future strategies.

TARGET AREAS INCLUDE

• Flexible thinking

• Learning emotional regulation skills

• Making a group plan

• Taking turns

• Staying on task

• Collaborative play and sharing an imagination

If you have an FSCD contract, this may be covered by use of respite or community aide hours. Parents are encouraged to discuss with caseworkers for eligibility. The group also requires a minimum number of children in order to run.

Occupational Therapy and Speech Language Therapy services may be covered depending on health plan & are tax deductible.

Days: July 17 - 21, 2023 (5 sessions) 

Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am 

Cost: $425.00

Where: Strathearn Community Hall, 9511 90 Street NW, Edmonton, AB in Silver Heights Park.

Contact: Growing Changes / Rebecca Cormier at 780.965.4310 or email growingchanges@gmail.com to register.

Creating Confident Printers - Printing Basics

April - May 2023 - Registration now open!

A four-week fun and interactive camp for children around the grades of 1 - 3 who find printing or other fine motor activities challenging. The camp will be run by an experienced pediatric Occupational Therapist. A multi-sensory approach combining fine and gross motor movement to enhance learning will be used along with co-operative games and crafts to practice the skills needed for hand functioning.

The camp places an emphasis on grasp development, formation of lower-case letters, legible printing, copying shapes and letters, using school tools (pencils, scissors, glue), in hand manipulation skills, eye hand coordination and strength. 

Also included is a short summary report identifying individual children's strengths, areas of need, and suggestions for further skill development. The summary report will be provided at the end of the group for parents to learn how to support their child with printing practice at home.

This camp is designed for children who may be experiencing mild to moderate delays in fine motor development or would benefit from extra practice.

A printing sample is required with registration to confirm the child's placement in the most appropriate group.

Days: April 29 & May 6, 13, 20, 2023 (4 Saturday sessions) 

Time: 10:00 am - 11:15 am 

Cost: $300.00

Where: Highlands United Church – 11305 64 Street, Edmonton, AB

Contact: Growing Changes / Rebecca Cormier at 780.965.4310 or email growingchanges@gmail.com to register.

Note: Occupational Therapy services may be covered depending on health plan & are tax deductible.

Creating Confident Printers - Printing Basics

January 2023 - Registration now open!

A four-week fun and interactive camp for children around the grades of 1 - 3 who find printing or other fine motor activities challenging. The camp will be run by an experienced pediatric Occupational Therapist. A multi-sensory approach combining fine and gross motor movement to enhance learning will be used along with co-operative games and crafts to practice the skills needed for hand functioning.

The camp places an emphasis on grasp development, formation of lower-case letters, legible printing, copying shapes and letters, using school tools (pencils, scissors, glue), in hand manipulation skills, eye hand coordination and strength. 

Also included is a short summary report identifying individual children's strengths, areas of need, and suggestions for further skill development. The summary report will be provided at the end of the group for parents to learn how to support their child with printing practice at home.

This camp is designed for children who may be experiencing mild to moderate delays in fine motor development or would benefit from extra practice.

A printing sample is required with registration to confirm the child's placement in the most appropriate group.

Days: January 21 & 28 February 4 & 11, 2023 (4 Saturday sessions) 

Time: 10:00 am - 11:15 am 

Cost: $300.00

Where: Highlands United Church – 11305 64 Street, Edmonton, AB

Contact: Growing Changes / Rebecca Cormier at 780.965.4310 or email growingchanges@gmail.com to register.

Note: Occupational Therapy services may be covered depending on health plan & are tax deductible.

Creating Confident Printers - Printing Basics

October 2022

A four-week fun and interactive camp for children in grades 1 - 3 who find printing or other fine motor activities challenging. The camp will be run by an experienced pediatric Occupational Therapist. A multi-sensory approach combining fine and gross motor movement to enhance learning will be used along with co-operative games and crafts to practice the skills needed for hand functioning.

The camp places an emphasis on grasp development, formation of lower-case letters, legible printing, copying shapes and letters, using school tools (pencils, scissors, glue), in hand manipulation skills, eye hand coordination and strength. 

Also included is a short summary report identifying individual children's strengths, areas of need, and suggestions for further skill development will be provided. The summary report will be provided at the end of the group for parents to learn how to support their child with printing practice at home.

This camp is designed for children who may be experiencing mild to moderate delays in fine motor development or would benefit from extra practice.

NEW THIS FALL - A legibility group will be added if there is enough interest. This group would focus on children whose letter formation skills are established. The group will focus on accuracy with letter size, line use, and spacing. 

A printing sample is required with registration to confirm the child's placement in the most appropriate group.

Days: October 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022 (4 sessions) 

Time: 10:00 am - 11:15 am 

Cost: $300.00

Where: Highlands United Church – 11305 64 Street, Edmonton, AB

Contact: Growing Changes / Rebecca Cormier at 780.965.4310 or email growingchanges@gmail.com to register.

Note: Occupational Therapy services may be covered depending on health plan & are tax deductible.

Children’s Social Skills Group

July 4 - 8, 2022

About the Social Skills Group

This will be a fun and interactive in-person group that focuses on social skills in a small group environment designed for verbal learners ages 5 - 7 that struggle in social settings. It will be run by Occupational Therapists.

A parent group session will be completed to review children’s skills and explore strategies for future at the end of the five sessions. Parents will also be provided with daily handouts with specific focus on skills taught after each class.

Target Areas Include

• Flexible thinking

• Learning emotional regulation skills

• Making a group plan

• Taking turns

• Staying on task

• Collaborative play and sharing an imagination

Days: July 4 - 8, 2022 ( 5 Sessions )

Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 

Cost: $400.00

Where: Highlands Community Center – 6112 113 Avenue Edmonton, AB

Contact: Growing Changes / Rebecca Cormier at 780.965.4310 or email growingchanges@gmail.com to register.

Note: 

• Occupational Therapy services may be covered depending on health plan & are tax deductible.

• If you have an FCSD contract, this may be covered by use of respite or community aide hours. Parents are encouraged to discuss with caseworkers for eligibility.

• The group also requires a minimum number of children in order to run.

Covid Protocols: Dates are subject to change if restrictions are in place for community activities. Precautions will be taken to limit sharing of supplies and all staff will be following the AHS covid protocols and vaccination program. Children are encouraged to wear masks however it will not be a requirement. 

Fine Motor Camp - Printing Basics

May / June 2022

A four-week fun and interactive camp for children in grades 1 - 3 who find printing or other fine motor activities challenging. The camp will be run by an experienced pediatric Occupational Therapist. A multi-sensory approach combining fine and gross motor movement to enhance learning will be used along with co-operative games and crafts to practice the skills needed for hand functioning.

The camp places an emphasis on grasp development, formation of lower-case letters, legible printing, copying shapes and letters, using school tools (pencils, scissors, glue), in hand manipulation skills, eye hand coordination and strength. 

Also included is a short summary report identifying individual children's strengths, areas of need, and suggestions for further skill development will be provided. The summary report will be provided at the end of the group for parents to learn how to support their child with printing practice at home.

This camp is designed for children who may be experiencing mild to moderate delays in fine motor development or would benefit from extra practice.

Days: May 28, June 4, 11, 18, 2022 (4 sessions) 

Time: 10:00 am - 11:15 am 

Cost: $300.00

Where: Highlands Community Center – 6112 113 Avenue Edmonton, AB

Contact: Growing Changes / Rebecca Cormier at 780.965.4310 or email growingchanges@gmail.com to register.

Note: Occupational Therapy services may be covered depending on health plan & are tax deductible.

Covid Protocols: Dates are subject to change if restrictions are in place for community activities. Precautions will be taken to limit sharing of supplies and all staff will be following the AHS covid protocols and vaccination program. Children are encouraged to wear masks however it will not be a requirement. 

Sorry the camp is now full.

Please check back often to enrol in our next event and thank you for your interest!

Fine Motor Camp - Printing Basics

February / March 2022

A four-week fun and interactive camp for children in grades 1 - 3 who find printing or other fine motor activities challenging. The camp will be run by an experienced pediatric Occupational Therapist. A multi-sensory approach combining fine and gross motor movement to enhance learning will be used along with co-operative games and crafts to practice the skills needed for hand functioning.

The camp places an emphasis on grasp development, formation of lower-case letters, legible printing, copying shapes and letters, using school tools (pencils, scissors, glue), in hand manipulation skills, eye hand coordination and strength. 

Also included is a short summary report identifying individual children's strengths, areas of need, and suggestions for further skill development will be provided. The summary report will be provided at the end of the group for parents to learn how to support their child with printing practice at home.

This camp is designed for children who may be experiencing mild to moderate delays in fine motor development or would benefit from extra practice.

Days: February 26, March 5, 12, 19, 2022 (4 sessions) 

Time: 10:00 am - 11:15 am 

Cost: $275.00

Where: Highlands Community Center – 6112 113 Avenue Edmonton, AB

Contact: Growing Changes / Rebecca Cormier at 780.965.4310 or email growingchanges@gmail.com to register.

Note: Occupational Therapy services may be covered depending on health plan & are tax deductible.

Covid Protocols: Dates are subject to change if restrictions are in place for community activities. Precautions will be taken to limit sharing of supplies and all staff will be following the AHS covid protocols and vaccination program. Children are encouraged to wear masks however it will not be a requirement. 

ABOUT THE PICKY EATING GROUP

Growing Changes Picky Eating Group will provide caregivers with practical feeding strategies to help their child accept new foods into their diet. We will explore fun ways to play with food and get your child more involved in the mealtime routine. Caregivers will also learn strategies to select and prepare foods for your child, so they are more likely to give it a try.

Feeding Evaluation

Each family will be asked to complete a feeding history questionnaire prior to the start of the group and identify at least 3 foods you would like your child to learn to eat.

Feeding Treatment

There will be a total of 6 sessions. Each treatment session is 1 hour. The therapists will work with the child and the family once a week to assess and address the various factors involved with eating. The goal of the treatment is to target individual goals of the child and assist caregivers in creating a successful home program. Individual recommendations will be provided at the end of this group.

Please let us know if your child is on a special diet such as gluten free, casein free, lactose free, wheat free or if they have any allergies.

IS THIS GROUP FOR SUITABLE FOR YOUR CHILD?

• Child is a picky eater.

• Child refuses to try new foods.

• Concerns child is not eating from all the food groups.

• Mealtimes are a constant battle.

Qualifications

Age 4 - 7. Child must be able to sit for at least 10 minutes at the table.

Details

Days: Thursdays - September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21 2021 (6 sessions)
Time: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Peter Pan Child Care Centre (Tower 1, 126 Millbourne Mall)

Cost: $425.00

*Occupational Therapy services may be covered depending on health plan and are tax deductible.

How to Register

Phone: 780.965.4310
Email: growingchanges@gmail.com

COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT

COVID-19 protocols will be followed according to AHS guidelines throughout the entire group sessions.

*This group requires a minimum number of children in order to run

Growing Changes presents a social skills group for children.

This will be a fun and interactive group that focuses on social skills in a small group environment.

Areas targeted will include: 

• Flexible thinking

• Learning emotional regulation skills

• Making a group plan

• Taking turns

• Staying on task

• Collaborative play and sharing an imagination

This group is designed for: 

• Verbal learners ages 5 - 7 who struggle in social settings

This group will be in person and COVID protocols will be followed according to AHS guidelines. The group will be run by Occupational Therapists and an online parent group session will be completed to review children’s skills and explore strategies for the future at the end of the five sessions. Parents will also be provided with daily handouts with a specific focus on skills taught after each class. 

Days: July 5 – 9, 2021 (5 sessions) 

Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am

Cost: $385.00

Where: Peter Pan Child Care Centre – Tower 1, 126 Millbourne Mall, Edmonton AB T6K 3L6

How to Register: Call Rebecca Cormier at 780.965.4310 or email growingchanges@gmail.com

Note: Occupational Therapy services may be covered depending on health plan & are tax-deductible. The group also requires a minimum number of children in order to run.