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Gift Guide Feature: Indoor Trampoline

36 inch Folding Trampoline

36 inch Folding Trampoline

One of the very first things we purchased at SenseAbility Gym is our indoor trampoline, and it has become one of our very favorite things.  Kids recognize it instantly from their school or occupational therapy clinics as a way to “get the wiggles out”.  It’s great for helping children learn to jump and balance while developing muscle tone while getting the proprioceptive sensory input they need.

In our Amazon Sensory Store, we feature this Stamina 36 inch folding trampoline – the same one we have here at SenseAbility Gym.  It’s a perfect size for indoors and can easily be stored when not in use.  This would be a great gift for the sensory seeker in your life! Put some mats around it for safety and you’re good to go.  Purchase through our affiliate link at /detail/B000JC2ZHA and support SenseAbility Gym!

Sensational Kids Classes Starting November 2014

Nov_Dec 2014 Social Skills Classes-page-001New classes starting November 3, 2014!

We are offering three different classes starting the first week of November:

“Sensational Kids” Sensory-Based Social Skills Class:  Children will work on social awareness with their peers through sensory-focused activities.

When:  Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm, on November 3, 10, 17 and 24, and December 1 and 15

Who: Girls and Boys, Ages 5-9

Instructor: Kellie Nashawaty, OTR/L

 

“Sensational Kids” Social Skills Class:  Children will participate in games and activities to learn how to navigate the social world of friendship.

When:  Mondays, 6:00-7:00 pm, on November 3, 10, 17 and 24, and December 1 and 8

Who: Girls and Boys, Ages 5-9

Instructor: Jennifer Schepis, M.Ed.

 

“Sensational Kids” Social Skills Class for Emerging Verbal Abilities:  Specially designed for children with emerging/differing verbal abilities. Activities will be play-based, encouraging social interactions, sharing and turn-taking.  Volunteers will provide 1:1 support for each child.  Parents also have the option to participate.

When:  Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm, on November 4, 11, 18 and 25, and December 2 and 9

Who: Girls and Boys, Ages 4-8

Instructors: Dana Murphy, Elementary Education Teacher

All classes are $90 per six-week session. Children may participate independently, or with the assistance of a parent.  We ask that parents remain on the premises during the classes.

 To register, please email [email protected], or call

Sensational Tween Nights!

Tweens Night Out Flyer Monthly-page-001(1)Join us on the first Friday of every month for our Sensational Tween Nights!

Just for kids ages 9-13 – it’s a great way to connect with other kids and families.  Kids can bring their mobile devices and hang out in the classroom or run, jump and swing in the big play area.  Space is limited to 12 kids and parents must stay.  Call us at or email us at [email protected] for more information or to register.

 

Sensory Based Social Skills Class for “Sensational Kids” starts July 2014

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Join our sensory based social skills class for “Sensational Kids”!

Led by occupational therapist Kellie Nashawaty, children will work on social interactions and awareness with their peers through sensory based play and activities.  This six week session starts July 14th and is for children ages 7-10.  Space is limited so call us at or email us to register!

New Open Gym Hours for Spring 2014

SenseAbility Gym Flyer April 2014-page-001(1)Announcing Spring 2014 hours for our Open Gym Time!

In response to our survey results with our families, we’ve adjusted some of our weekday hours.  Tuesdays we are now open from 9:30am-11:00am and 12:00pm-1:30pm to meet the needs of some of our younger kids. We have extended our afternoon/evening hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays for kids ages 2-8 years old.

For our older kids, we are now offering our once a month “Senseational Tweens Night Out” to provide a more cohesive and focused time for that age group.  Saturday afternoon open gym times remain the same (12-2pm) for kids ages 7-12.Tweens Night Out Flyer.pdf-page-001

We work hard to meet the needs of all of our families.  If you have any questions about these changes, please call us at .

The Organized Child: Strategies for Success at Home and School

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Join acclaimed author Carolyn Dalgliesh as she presents:

The Organized Child: Simple Organizing Strategies for Life at Home & Academic Success at School

  • Understand and Support Your Child’s Unique Style
  • Easy Organizing Solutions for Home and School
  • Strategies for Homework and Other Common Challenges
  • Power of Time Management, Visual Aids and Routines
  • Extra Supports for Rigid, Anxious and Distracted Kids

Thursday, April 10th at 7pm in the Library at Memorial Elementary School in Hopedale, MA

This 90 minute presentation includes live organizing examples and a Q&A session where attendees can brainstorm strategies using real life challenges.

Carolyn Dalgliesh is the founder of Systems for Sensory Kids & Simple Organizing Strategies helping families, individuals and businesses get organized.  Her book, The Sensory Child Gets Organized, teaches parents how to tap into systems, routines and visual aids to organize and empower their rigid, anxious, or distracted kids.

This presentation is co-sponsored by Hopedale SEPAC and SenseAbility Gym.

For more information, email or call .  Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-organized-child-strategies-for-life-at-home-and-success-at-school-tickets-11011494677?aff=estw