The Move Learn Grow program delivers a play-based approach to early childhood learning that enhances the development of children with disabilities, emphasizing social integration, emotional well-being, and building long-term life skills.
Registration for the Move Learn Grow fall program is now open.
Fall classes will run from October 6 to November 28, 2025.
Fill out our online form to register for the Move Learn Grow Fall program. There is no fee for participating in the program. Enrollment is on a
first come, first served basis. Registration deadline is September 5, but classes fill up quickly. Don't miss out!
Class Descriptions and Schedule
Move Learn Grow supports children with disabilities aged 0-13 years.
While classes are primarily categorized by chronological age, we also consider developmental abilities to ensure appropriate class placement. This approach helps match children with peers who have similar needs and abilities.
All classes are led by occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants with assistance from trained volunteers.
Fall Session Class Schedule
(October 6 - November 28, 2025)
Monday morning
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Tuesday morning |
Wednesday morning |
Thursday morning |
Friday morning |
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9:30 - 10:30 am
Sunshine Sprouts
(0-18 months)
11:00 - 12:00 noon
Sensory Explorers
(2-3 yrs)
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Monday afternoon
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Tuesday afternoon |
Wednesday afternoon |
Thursday afternoon |
Friday afternoon |
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1:30 - 2:30 pm
Sensory Explorers
(4-5 yrs)
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Sensory Adventurers
(6-8 yrs)
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Mind Lab
(6-8 yrs)
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3:00 - 4:00 pm
Sensory Scientists
(6-12 yrs, high needs)
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Mind Body Mingle
(9-13 yrs)
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2:00 - 3:00 pm
Sensory Explorers
(4-5 yrs)
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Playful Pals
(6-8 yrs)
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Fall Session Classes
(October 6 - November 28, 2025)
Sunshine Sprouts (aged 0-18 months)
(For children that are not walking yet)
Designed for infants with developmental needs or delays, this class fosters a nurturing environment for both caregiver and child. Parent participation is essential, emphasizing interaction and bonding through engaging activities. Weekly themes focus on family connection and child learning, supporting crucial skill development. This class is great for infants with developmental needs who may benefit from group play opportunities, and for parents looking to connect with other parents.
Highlights:
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Movement & Motor Skills: Providing activities that can encourage the development of key milestones.
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Sensory Experiences: Including music, art, messy play, and stories.
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Caregiver Education: On developmental play opportunities for infants.
Note: Intended for children who are not yet walking. Parents/caregivers are required to attend and participate.
Schedule: Thursday 9:30 - 10:30 am (aged 0-18 months)
Sensory Explorers (aged 2-3, and 4-5)
Join us on a magical journey where your child will explore and discover their senses through fun-filled activities! Our classes are divided into sessions for 2-3 year-olds and 4-5 year-olds to ensure age-appropriate experiences. Our goal is to help parents and children learn about their sensory experiences and create a safe, fun environment for exploration and growth. Enroll your child today for a sensory adventure that nurtures their development!
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Engaging Sensory Activities: Focus on individual and multiple senses for a rich experience.
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Playful Learning: Hands-on play to develop unique sensory preferences.
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Caregiver Handouts: Tools and tips to continue sensory support at home.
Schedule:
Monday 1:30 - 2:30 pm (aged 4-5)
Wednesday 2:00 - 3:00 pm (aged 4-5)
Thursday 11:00 am - 12:00 noon (aged 2-3)
Sensory Adventurers (aged 6-8)
Perfect for kids with strong sensory preferences, this class offers multi-sensory experiences through playful exploration. Children will learn about sensory opportunities and develop their unique sensory preferences. Our goal is to support sensory processing by creating a safe, playful environment where children can explore and have fun!
Highlights:
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Multi-Sensory Activities: Engaging experiences to explore and understand their senses through playful exploration.
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Social Opportunities: Engaging in sensory experiences with peers.
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Caregiver Resources: Tools to support sensory needs at home.
Schedule: Monday 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Playful Pals (aged 6-8)
This dynamic class blends the joy of teamwork games with the opportunity for creative and fun activities, including music, crafts, dance, and drama. Our goal is to support opportunities to engage in various creative teamwork activities in a social group setting.
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Social-Driven Games: Promote teamwork, physical activity, and fine motor skills.
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Creative Arts: Explore music, crafts, and drama to unleash imagination.
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Fun & Nurturing Environment: A space where children can express themselves and have fun.
Note: Intended for children interested in games and the arts, interacting with peers through play, and able to sustain attention on group activities for 10-15 minutes.
Schedule: Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Mind Lab (aged 6-8)
Enhance social-emotional thinking skills through fun science activities and experiments. Children will learn to how to build a friendship through topics like sharing, listening, apologizing and forgiving, and more. Ideal for children interested in science. This more advanced class promotes social and emotional awareness, sustained engagement in group activities, and vital play skills for future success.
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Engaging Science Activities: Understand and practice social-emotional thinking skills through fun and exciting science activities.
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Skill Development: Focused on social-emotional thinking concepts.
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Group Learning: Apply and practice skills in a social setting.
Note: Intended for children who have the cognitive ability to understand social-emotional thinking concepts, sustain attention for 10-15 minutes, and who can follow instructions with assistance if needed.
Schedule: Monday 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Sensory Scientists (aged 6-12, high needs) This class is designed for children aged 6-12 with high care needs who may not be able to participate in our other class options. The overall objective of the group is to provide a fun play environment where children can learn and grow. It aims to promote engagement in shared science, sensory, and art activities with peers. The objective is to provide increased opportunities to explore and experiment to develop sensory preference understanding and expand social opportunities.
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Multi-Sensory Art and Science Activities: Engaging experiences to explore and understand their senses through playful exploration.
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Social opportunities: Engaging in sensory science experiences with peers.
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Caregiver Resources: Tools to support sensory needs at home.
Note: To ensure we can provide the appropriate support during class, we will discuss your child’s specific care needs during the assessment. This helps us create a personalized support plan together. Enrollment will depend on the ability to implement support to meet those needs effectively.
Schedule: Tuesday 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Mind Body Mingle (aged 9-13)
In partnership with Holland Bloorview
Mind Body Mingle is a group program for children with disabilities. Co-developed with staff and clients of Holland Bloorview, Mind Body Mingle provides youth with an opportunity to learn about themselves, participate in fun activities that promote wellbeing and make friends while working toward personal wellness goals. Each week will focus on structured activities in topics of the Mind (ex: meditation, self-expression); Body (ex: gross motor games and activities); and Mingle (ex: social games and activities).
Note: Intended for children who have the sustained attention to tolerate 1.5 hours of structured programming. Children should be willing to work on wellness goals related to recreation participation & leisure interests, increasing physical activity, coping with stress and/or social skill building.
Schedule: Tuesday 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Registration
There is no fee for participating in the program. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis.
Registration for the Move Learn Grow fall program is now open.
Fall classes will run from October 6 to November 28, 2025.
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