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.
Class Descriptions and Schedule
Move Learn Grow supports children with disabilities aged 0-12 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.
Summer Session Class Schedule
(July 7 - August 15, 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 m)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sensory Adventurers
(6-8 yrs)
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9:30 - 11:00 am
Little Learners
(3-5 yrs, entering JK/SK)
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10:30 - 11:30 am
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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3:00 - 4:00 pm
Mind Lab (6-8 yrs)
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1:00 - 2:00 pm
Sensory Explorers
(4-5 yrs)
2:30 - 3:30 pm
Social Squad
(9-12 yrs)
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Summer Session Classes
(July 7 - August 15, 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. Perfect 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, messy play, and crafts.
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Caregiver Education: On developmental play opportunities for infants.
Note: Parents/caregivers are required to participate with their infant.
Schedule: Monday 9:30 -10:30 am
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! This class is child-led and invites children to participate in activities they would like to explore.
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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: Thursday 10:30 - 11:30 am (aged 2-3)
* Sensory Explorers aged 2-3 is now full for the Summer session. If you would like to be put on a waiting list contact us at movelearngrow@marchofdimes.ca.
Wednesday 1:00 - 2:00 pm (aged 4-5)
* Sensory Explorers aged 4-5 is now full for the Summer session. If you would like to be put on a waiting list contact us at movelearngrow@marchofdimes.ca.
Little Learners (aged 3-5, entering Kindergarten in September 2025)
Join us on an exciting journey where your child will develop essential skills for school through engaging activities! This class is designed for children entering Junior Kindergarten (JK) or Senior Kindergarten (SK) in the coming year to support school readiness. Our goal is to help parents and children learn strategies to follow routines, instructions, and practice transitions, creating a smooth and confident start to the school year. Enroll your child today for a class that will nurture growth and support readiness for school.
Highlights:
- Routine: Using repetition, visual schedules, and group activities to help children understand and follow a group routine.
- Instruction Following: Interactive games to practice listening and following instructions.
- Transition Practice: Engage in transitions and use techniques to practice transitions that are essential for school.
- Parent Strategies: Handouts with tips and tools for parents to support their child's readiness for school at home.
- Parent Education Sessions: During the first half of class in Week 2, Week 4, and Week 6 of the program, parents will have the opportunity to step out of the room for 20-30 minutes to engage in an education session or presentation with an OT to learn more about topics practiced in session or that are related to school entry readiness. More information will follow closer to the start of summer session.
Parents/caregivers are required to be present onsite to participate in this class.
This is a pilot class. Please speak to the occupational therapist in your initial assessment to inquire if this class is appropriate for your child.
Schedule: Tuesday 9:30 - 11:00 am
Mind Lab (aged 6-8)
Invite your child to enhance their social-emotional skills in our Mind Lab class! Through engaging in science experiments and group activities, children will be introduced to concepts each week that support self-awareness, flexible thinking, problem solving, and more. This more advanced class offers children with the opportunity to explore their emotions, behaviours, and actions through play to build their skills!
Highlights:
- Engaging Science Activities: Understand and practice social emotional skills through playful activities and experiments.
- Skill Development: Focused on social emotional skill-building.
- Group Learning: Practice skills in a social setting.
Intended for children who have the cognitive ability to understand social emotional concepts and can follow instructions with assistance if needed.
Schedule: Tuesday 3:00 - 4:00 pm
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 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
* Sensory Adventurers is now full for the Summer session. If you would like to be put on a waiting list contact us at movelearngrow@marchofdimes.ca.
Social Squad (aged 9-12)
Enhance your child's social emotional thinking skills through engaging activities with peers! Using group play as a medium, children will learn and practice fundamental social-emotional skills, such as flexible thinking, social reciprocity, problem solving, and other vital skills.
Highlights:
- Board & Video Games: Promote strategic thinking, turn-taking, and cooperation with peers.
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Science Experiments: Foster creativity and collaboration.
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Friendship Building: Structured and self-guided opportunities to practice social skills and make new friends with support as needed.
Schedule: Wednesday 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Registration
There is no fee for participating in the program. Enrollment is on a first come first served basis.
Fill out our online form to register for the Move Learn Grown summer program, that will run from July 7 to August 15, 2025.
Registration deadline for the Move Learn Grow summer program is June 6, 2025. Register today!
Summer classes will run from July 7 to August 15, 2025.
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