Overview

Bloom into School is a one-week program (3 hours per day) designed to help children build the social, emotional, and practical skills they need for a confident start to school. Led by experienced Occupational Therapist Nichole Towers, OTR/L, in collaboration with Shenandoah University, children learn through hands-on activities, games, and group experiences to develop and strengthen developmental skills while learning to work with others. We will practice routines like attendance/circle time, lunchtime, specials and bathroom breaks in a playful, supportive environment that fosters confidence.

This program seeks to:

• introduce school-day routines
• develop peer relationships
• master transitions
• initiate and sustain cooperative play
• expand social-communication, sensory and motor skill development

Additional Information

All groups are led by a pediatric occupational therapist together with Masters-level occupational therapy students, maintaining at least a 2:1 student-to-teacher ratio. An initial questionnaire may be required to ensure the program is well-matched to each child's needs and abilities. The facility is a socks-on, shoes-off space; guests may bring clean indoor shoes or slippers.