February is often a month where we focus on kindness and friendship as we celebrate Valentine’s Day. Our Social Skills and Floortime teams will feature activities that celebrate positive relationships. It is also a time to understand and celebrate Lunar New Year, which begins on February 17th. Valentine’s Day: Fostering Kindness and Friendship Valentine’s […]
Continue ReadingJanuary is a time for fresh starts, goal-setting, and reflection. It provides an opportunity to look back on meaningful moments from the past year while also thinking about what we hope to accomplish in the year ahead. In our Social Skills Training Program (SSTP), January activities will focus on helping clients practice appropriate social responses, […]
Continue ReadingThis month, our Social Skills program is dedicated to exploring the theme of “giving.” While the holidays are a wonderful and festive time of year, there is much more to appreciate than simply exchanging gifts. Our goal is to help clients understand the value of thinking about others and to develop strategies for coping when […]
Continue ReadingAt CBC Education, our Social Skills program is getting into the Halloween spirit this October! Halloween is all about dressing up, being creative, and having some spooky fun. Our activities will give clients the chance to enjoy the season while learning how to stay safe and practice important social skills. From building awareness of their […]
Continue ReadingThe theme for September in our Social Skills Program is Getting To Know Others. As our kids continue to adjust to the new school year, most of them are attempting to form new friendships. Regardless if we are kids/teens in school or adults navigating the real world, it takes time and effort to get to […]
Continue ReadingOur Social Skills team will focus on preparing clients for a successful school year with activities at our center and tips below that parents can use at home. 1. Break Tasks into Manageable Steps with Get Ready–Do–Done Big assignments or daily tasks can sometimes feel overwhelming. The Get Ready–Do–Done visual tool helps kids by breaking […]
Continue ReadingOur Social Skills Training Program theme for May centers around teamwork. The need to collaborate and support each other will assist our clients in learning how to work together towards a common goal. Playing games helps children learn important social skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Here are a few sample activities: Cooperative Board […]
Continue ReadingThe March theme our Social Skills team is focusing on is Kindness is our Lucky Charm! We will look at how positive actions and consideration of others can bring happiness and a sense of well being. A few sample activities are: The Difference between Kindness and Nice We will create a poster with two columns […]
Continue ReadingThe theme for February in our Social Skills program explores kindness, friendships, and boundaries. Our team will place an emphasis on how we can show our love for our family and friends. By teaching clients how to express their love to others, they will learn skills to help them build positive relationships. It is also […]
Continue ReadingHappy New Year! Our theme in the Social Skills program this month is Reflection and Growth. As the new year begins, we reflect on the previous year and use what we have learned to continue growing and set new goals for 2025. We will assist our clients in learning how use a growth mindset to […]
Continue ReadingNovember is the month we celebrate Thanksgiving and put our attention on gratitude. Our Social Skills Training Program will focus on how we can show appreciation and kindness to others. Underlying Principle: Being kind to others is not only an expected behavior, but it can help set off a chain reaction. By modeling acts of […]
Continue ReadingOur Social Skills Training Program will focus on Halloween this month with the theme of Tricks and Tips for Better Treats. Underlying Principle: Halloween is a time of dressing up and spooky fun. We want to teach our children how to be creative and have fun while being safe. Our staff will highlight activities designed […]
Continue ReadingA big thank you to our amazing Floortime team members, Keren, Anna, and Gaby, for their hard work and creativity in creating our “Nuts About Fall” bulletin board for our clients. While the weather may not quite feel like fall yet, some of us are already looking forward to cooler temperatures! Our clients have returned […]
Continue ReadingLet’s plan for a successful new school year! That’s the focus this month for our clients in the Social Skills Training Program. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, our focus will be on planning and preparation. We will help our clients establish effective routines to reduce stress and create contingency plans for when […]
Continue ReadingThe theme in our Social Skills program this month is Your Voice Matters: You have the right to express yourself and your voice has value. Underlying Principles Assertiveness means to express your thoughts, feelings and boundaries in a respectful way. It can help you stand up for your point of view, communicate your wants and […]
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