Upcoming Events - Term 3
1. Toy Story Sensory Day – Special Event
Saturday, 5 September | Theme: Toy StoryActivities
A creative, Toy Story themed day with hands on art and craft activities, games and imaginative play. Children will build fine motor skills, follow a fun visual routine, and take home their own creationsTherapy Goals Embedded
- Emotional regulation & expression (exploring “darker” emotions safely, understanding complexity)
- Social-emotional learning (discussing character motivations, empathy for “bad guys”)
- Confidence & self-expression (performance, costume creativity)
- Fine motor (mask-making, craft design)
- Communication (storytelling, discussing characters)
- Belonging (shared interest in Disney, creative play)
Age Group
Preschool and Primary
2. Anime & Manga Special Event Group
Saturday, 26 June | Theme: Anime & Manga Celebration
Activities
- Art & Craft: Manga drawing workshop (learn basic character design, expressions, action poses)
- Anime Screening: Watch a short anime episode or film clip (age-appropriate)
- Cosplay & Costume: Design/create simple cosplay accessories or headbands
- Cooking: Make anime-inspired snacks (onigiri, mochi, pocky, ramen noodles)
- Discussion & Connection: Share favourite anime/manga, discuss characters & themes
Therapy Goals Embedded
- Fine motor & creativity (drawing, character design, craft)
- Communication & social connection (sharing interests, group discussion)
- Emotional literacy (discussing character emotions, story themes)
- Executive function (following drawing steps, multi-step recipes)
- Regulation (creative expression, structured activity flow)
- Belonging & identity (celebrating shared interests, special interests validated)
Age Group
Tweens & Teens (10–18 years)
General Structure for All Groups
Format
3-4 hours
Flow
- Welcome & Icebreaker (10 mins) — intro to theme, group norms
- Main Activity 1 (45 mins) — art/craft or performance
- Snack Break + Social Time (20 mins) — cooking activity or informal chat
- Main Activity 2 (45 mins) — gaming, drama, or creative project
- Wrap-Up & Celebration (10 mins) — share creations, goodbye ritual
Therapy Integration
- Therapists embedded in activities (not separate “therapy time”)
- Natural opportunities for communication, regulation, social skills, fine motor
- Flexible participation (kids can engage at their own level)
- Visual supports & clear transitions
- Sensory-considered environment (breaks, quiet space available)
Group Size
8–12 children per group (manageable, inclusive)
Staffing
1 lead therapist + 1–2 therapy assistants per group