SENSORY PLAY GROUP

MORNINGS AT BRAVE BEGINNINGS

BraveBeginnings is a nonprofit organization designed specifically to serve toddlers diagnosed with speech delays, apraxia, autism, behavioral concerns, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome and a myriad of other developmental delays. We have become a leading early intervention play based social group in Monmouth County, New Jersey. During each class every child works on all areas of development gaining confidence, ensuring that each child maximizes their potential.

A typical class is language rich and includes the following:

Group play in our sensory room complete with crash mats, climbing bolster, and a roller slide
Half hour circle time activities
Gross motor work and playground fun
Small snack
Sensory play with finger paints, slime, sand etc.
Volunteer based: typical ratio is 2 children to 1 adult

WHAT WE OFFER AT BRAVE BEGINNINGS

BraveBeginnings was cofounded in 2006 by Peg Willman and Nancy Castle. Since that time we have served over 375 families. The specially designed program provides quality early intervention to all toddlers at risk for developmental delays. New Jersey has one of the highest rates of Autism in the world and our staff and volunteers work fiercely to help each one of these unique young children reach her/his potential.

During each two-hour class, every child works on all areas of development.

Language-rich environment; choice-making opportunities, language modeling, and sign language
Throughout each class, there are several opportunities for peer interaction, sharing, and cooperative play
Each child works on joint attention during circle time activities. We work on regulation and engagement, to participate in circle time activities ensuring preschool readiness
BraveBeginnings has multiple sensory rooms where every child despite their physical limitations engages in a variety of sensory play experiences. From swinging to jumping to rock climbing to cart pushing to bike riding to twirling and dancing and laughing out loud fun

No family denied for any reason: language barriers, financial limitations or behavioral concerns.

Our Schedule:

9:30 AM-11:30 AM: 2-3 Mornings a week Sensory Play Group

11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Lunch Bunch

Sensory Play Group

Each class is language rich and includes the following:

• Group play in several sensory rooms complete with crash mats, climbing bolster, roller slide, swings, rock climbing wall and more

• Half hour circle time activities

• Gross motor and motor planning work

• Small snack

• Sensory play and fine motor work with finger paints, slime, sand etc.

• Volunteer based: typical ratio is 2 children to 1 adult

Lunch Bunch

Pack your child’s lunch and stay for LUNCH BUNCH!

Skills we will work on include:

Washing hands
Opening Containers
Using utensils
Following directions
Sitting at the table
Requesting/labeling
Cleaning up
Social interaction

Contact

Like what you see? Get in touch to learn more.