Playgroups + Classes

Our therapeutic classes and playgroups were designed to help children experience separation in a gentle, supportive manner so that they can feel comfortable, have fun, and begin to learn skills in a group classroom setting — we feel that a fun and relaxed environment promotes most effective development.

Our program is unique in that these are very small and intensive classes (6 children maximum) taught by credentialed therapists with a 1-2 teacher/child ratio.

The groups are for children ages 2-4 years, based on developmental progress rather than chronological age. Our teachers and therapists focus on helping children organize, attend to verbal cues, and participate in structured activities for improving skills in communication, socialization, creativity & self-expression, rhythm & movement. The classes are particularly helpful for children who may still be learning language skills or have difficulty socializing with their peers.

Fun play activities including imaginative play/art/music teach children functional communication skills, social skills, sensory organization and attention, and are designed and taught by experienced Developmental Therapists, Music Therapists, Licensed Counselors and Art Therapists.

We are also offering DYADS as an introduction to socialization for children. The Dyad model pairs two children together in a social setting set up for success. This model is especially effective for children who cannot tolerate transition or change in their routine, or for children who have difficulty in large noisy environments.

Parents are welcome to join in with their child, ask questions at any time, browse through the resource library, or chat with other parents.

Developmental Playgroup

Connecting Sounds + Senses Through Art and Music
Our classes use music and art to motivate children to participate in group activities, learn to communicate with others, and gain confidence in social situations

Structured to help children function well in a classroom setting
Our classes use specific strategies to help children transition easily from one activity to the next while remaining calm and focused.

The ability to transition easily from one activity to the next helps to increase a child's sense of comfort and security in the classroom, so they can focus externally and learn more effectively from their environment.

Playgroup Schedule

Please contact us at ebpr@att.net for additional information on class schedule — or call us at 312-458-9865.

Cost for a 10-week session:

$425 /child (1 day /week)

For additional days, please contact us at 312-458-9865 (or see Preschool Program).

Summer Camp: Speech & Language Program for Preschoolers

The Summer Camp Language Program (a precursor to preschool) is led by a Speech and Language Pathologist, Art Therapist, and Developmental Therapist and offers your child the opportunity to improve speech skills during class time, snack time, and play time.

Art and Music activities with fun weekly summer themes (such as Bugs, Camping, Beach, and Friendship) will keep the children engaged, attentive, and interested.

Program Schedule

4 Week Intensive Program:
Mondays through Thursdays, 9am - 11am

Summer 2011:
July 25 to August 18 (call 312-458-9865 for 2012 schedule)

Tuition:

$1,495 for 4-week session

Application Deadline:

June 30, 2011

Small Class Size - attendance is limited to 6 children so reserve your space early!

See also Preschool Program, Therapy / Family Services and Dyads.