Group Programs
Where connection, confidence, and community grow — together.
At Little Village Therapy, our group programs are playful, purposeful, and designed to help children learn, explore, and thrive alongside their peers. From social skills and emotional regulation to motor confidence, sensory exploration, and school readiness, each group is crafted by our therapists to create a safe, supportive space where every child can practise new skills, build friendships, and feel part of a community.
In our village, learning is joyful, belonging is celebrated, and every child is supported to shine — together.
School Holiday Groups
Cooking Group
Cooking Group – where skills grow as fast as the smiles.
Our Cooking Group blends sensory exploration, life skills, teamwork, and confidence-building into one delicious weekly adventure. Children learn to follow steps, measure, mix, chop, and create simple recipes — all while practising communication, fine motor skills, turn-taking, and problem-solving.
It’s playful, practical, a little bit messy, and always full of fun. In our kitchen, every child belongs, every attempt is celebrated, and every creation tastes a little like confidence.
Dates:
Thursday, 9th April at 10am - 11:30am \\ Monday, 13th April at 2pm - 3:30pm \\ Thursday, 16th April at 10am - 11:30am
Social skills group
Social Boys & Girls Group – where friendships grow and confidence blooms.
Our Social Group brings children together in a supportive, playful space to practise the skills that help friendships flourish. Through games, movement, creativity, and guided social experiences, kids learn how to join in, take turns, read social cues, share ideas, manage big feelings, and problem-solve with peers.
Designed and led by our therapists, each session blends connection, fun, and gentle structure — helping children feel safe, brave, and proud of who they are.
In our village, every child deserves a place to belong, and this group is where those connections begin.
Dates:
Glitter & Goals (Ages 5+) Wednesday, 8th April at 9:15am - 10:45am \\ Thursday, 9th April at 12:30pm - 2pm \\ Wednesday, 15th April at 9:15am - 10:45am \\ Thursday, 16th April at 12:30pm - 2pm
Boys Adventure Club (Ages 5+) Tuesday, 7th April at 4pm - 5:30pm \\ Friday, 10th April at 12:30pm - 2pm \\ Tuesday, 14th April at 4pm - 5:30pm \\ Friday, 17th April at 12:30pm - 2pm)
School Readiness group
Our School Readiness Holiday Group is designed to help little learners feel confident, capable, and excited as they take their next big step into kindergarten. Across fun, play-based sessions, our OTs support children to build the foundational skills they need for a smoother transition into school — including attention, early literacy and numeracy foundations, fine motor skills, emotional regulation, social connection, and independence in classroom routines.
Before the group begins, each child completes a brief school readiness screener. This helps us tailor the program to their unique strengths and support needs, ensuring every activity is meaningful, achievable, and just-right for their developmental stage.
Dates:
Tuesday, 7th April at 12:30pm - 1:30pm \\ Wednesday, 8th April at 12:30pm - 1:30pm \\ Tuesday, 14th April at 1:30pm - 2:30pm \\ Wednesday, 15th April at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Handwriting Group
Handwriting Heroes – a 10-week adventure in confidence, coordination, and creative expression.
Our Term 1 Handwriting Heroes program is designed to help children strengthen the foundational skills behind clear, confident handwriting — all through playful, hands-on learning. Across 10 fun-filled weeks, kids will explore fine motor skills, pencil control, letter formation, visual-motor integration, hand strength, and posture… but in true Little Village style, it never feels like work.
Through obstacle courses, craft, games, sensory play, and bite-sized handwriting challenges, children practise the skills their brains and bodies need to write with ease. Along the way, they’ll build resilience, focus, confidence, and pride in their growing abilities.
Perfect for children who:
• find handwriting tricky
• tire easily during writing tasks
• struggle with letter sizing, spacing, or legibility
• benefit from fun, structured small-group learning
In our village, every child can become a Handwriting Hero — they just need the right tools, support, and a joyful place to practise.
Date: TBC based on EOI
Art Group
Art Group – 10 weeks of connection, confidence, and learning to thrive with others.
Our Term 1 Art Group is a playful, therapist-led program designed to help children build the everyday skills they need to connect, communicate, and feel confident with peers. Across 10 weeks, kids will practise joining in, turn-taking, conversation skills, flexible thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and understanding social cues — all within a warm, supportive group environment.
Each session blends art, movement, creativity, role-play, and guided peer interactions so children can learn through experience, not pressure. We focus on helping kids feel safe, brave, and proud of themselves as they try new skills and build positive friendships.
Perfect for children who:
• find social interactions tricky
• need support navigating playground dynamics
• become overwhelmed in group settings
• benefit from practising social skills in a small, supported group
In our village, social growth happens through connection, play, and feeling understood — and this group gives children the space to shine.
Date: Tuesdays 4 pm -5 pm starting 5th of May
School Readiness
School Readiness Group – supporting little learners to feel confident, capable, and excited for big school.
Our School Readiness Group is a playful, therapeutic program designed to help children build the foundational skills they need for a smooth and confident transition to kindergarten. Through hands-on activities, movement, games, and guided practice, kids strengthen early literacy and numeracy foundations, fine motor skills, attention, social skills, emotional regulation, and independence for the classroom.
Across the program, children learn how to follow routines, participate in group time, share and take turns, manage big feelings, try new tasks, and feel proud of their growing autonomy — all within a supportive, nurturing environment that honours their pace.
Perfect for children who would benefit from:
• building confidence for classroom expectations
• practising listening, waiting, and following instructions
• strengthening pencil grasp, scissor skills, and hand strength
• developing social and play skills
• learning to navigate transitions and big feelings
In our village, starting school is a milestone worth celebrating — and we’re here to help children step into it feeling ready, regulated, and excited.
Date: Mondays 12:30 pm - 1:30pm starting 4th of May
Little Learners
A gentle, play-based group for children aged 2–4 years and their carers
Little Learners is a warm and supportive early years group designed for children aged 2–4 years to attend alongside their parent or carer.
This group has been created to nurture your child’s development through play, connection, movement, and sensory-rich experiences, while also supporting carers with practical ideas and strategies to use at home.
Together, we focus on building the foundational skills that help little ones feel more confident in everyday life, including play skills, social connection, emotional regulation, sensory processing, communication, and group participation.
Whether your child finds group environments tricky, needs support with regulation, or would simply benefit from a gentle and supportive space to grow, Little Learners is designed to meet them where they are.
This group may support children with:
Big feelings or difficulty with regulation
Sensory sensitivities or sensory seeking
Challenges with play or social interaction
Difficulty joining in with routines or group experiences
Delays in confidence, communication, or participation
What makes this group different?
At Little Village Therapy, we believe that young children thrive when they feel safe, connected, and understood. That’s why this group is designed not only to support your child, but also to empower you as their carer with a deeper understanding of their needs.
Because when we support the child and the grown-up, the ripple effect is powerful.
Date: TBC based on EOI
Term 2 Groups, 2026
