Social Explorers
What is Social Explorers?
Social Explorers (Monday group) will be a more guided group for children who are still learning how to be part of a group and benefit from active adult involvement throughout the session. Staff will provide frequent prompts, visual supports, modeling, and in-the-moment guidance to help children follow routines, stay engaged, and repair interactions. The focus of this group is helping children feel safe, successful, and ready for more independence over time.
What to Expect:
When: Every Mondays 4:30-6pm
Parent Involvement: For some activities, parents may be asked to join briefly to support their child, and parents will be asked to remain in the lobby and available during group time.
Nurturing Early Social Connections Through Guided Play
Social Explorers uses structured guidance to help children who need extra support learning how to engage in group activities. In this group, staff provides frequent prompts, modeling, and visual supports to help children follow routines, interact with peers, and build social confidence.
Key Skills Developed:
Social communication and interaction
Understanding group routines and expectations
Peer relationship-building with adult support
These sessions focus on helping children feel safe, successful, and ready for more independent social interactions over time.
Social Groups You Need To Know
Social Starters (Formerly PreK/TK Playgroup) - Available at 2nd and 4th Tuesday 3-4:30pm
Social Explorers - Available Mondays 4:30-6pm
Quirky Kids - Available Wednesdays 4:30-6pm
Quirky Teens - Available Tuesday
FAQ on the Teens, Kids, and Social Motivation Groups:
Q: What happens if there is not a group that addresses my child's specific needs?
A: We are always looking to potentially expand our groups depending on the needs of those who have expressed interest. Even if we do not have an appropriate placement at this time, we will keep your contact information and reach out in the future if/when we do have an appropriate social group placement.
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