A new focus for COMMUNICATION PARTNERS IN PLAY

Run by speech language pathologist and speech assistants, our program provides a play-based learning experience for 3-to 4-year-old children, developing skills needed to ensure school readiness and success. Children will access continuous skilled support for speech and language development in a variety of play experiences including themed centers, sensory materials, and cooperative games. 

We focus on improving social skills, following directions, and participating in group learning activities.

Why such a focus on play?

You may be surprised at the variety of skills learned through play. 

Play gives opportunity to expand vocabulary from words we use everyday to new and exciting experiences children may not have had yet personally.  The right activities exercise problem solving and negotiation skills, expand on flexible thinking, attention & memory, and foster creativity and curiosity. 

But most of all - play is meaningful to children. When we use play to teach new concepts, words, and sounds, the new skills are relevant to the child’s life and allow for quicker learning. While academics such as letters and numbers are important, these are skills children learn in school – to prepare for in school success, children first need to be strong communicators, with established social skills. 

Program details:

Children attend twice a week programming, for 2.5 hours per class, either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday mornings. Our 10-month year runs from September until June, following the same schedule as Red Deer Schools.  
Small class sizes allow each child to have customized learning goals set by the speech language pathologist to be targeted both individually and during class activities. 

With access to direct therapy embedded into the program, families have opportunity to claim a portion of fees for reimbursement each month. Check with your individual family plan(s) for how much is covered per calendar year.

To learn more, visit our website or book a consultation with the director.
Don't wait to put your name on the list, our classes are capped at 8 children to ensure quality support and attention for all.

Come play with us in September 2021.