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SUMMARY:Brain Bloomers Enrichment Program @ SLS Centre
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the SLS centre and Instructed by Village of Play\, Brain Bloomers is a transformative new program designed to help youth ages 6-14 develop and practice critical Executive Functioning (EF) skills\, that go beyond academics and open play. \nRooted in neuroscience-backed learning strategies\, the program provides a fun and inclusive coaching environment for kids to build with intention\, emotional intelligence skills essential to success in school\, life and prep them to thrive in a fast-paced\, ever-changing world. \nThe 9-week program focuses on 9 core life-ready skills\, helping children grow with coaching practice through play in:\n* Emotional Regulation\n* Impulse Control\n* Working Memory\n* Self-Awareness & Self-Monitoring\n* Goal-Directed Persistence\n* Organization\n* Planning & Prioritization\n* Task Initiation\,\n* Cognitive Flexibility \nHow the Program Works: Each Brain Bloomers class is a 60-minute\, play-focused session tailored specifically to Executive Functioning. The curriculum is structured as a 9-week rotation\, where participants engage\, learn and practice all 9 core EF skills in a social group setting. To make learning engaging\, each skill has a unique\, fun theme. The program is delivered through a 3-Tiered learning model and offers 3 progressive levels per age group\, ensuring that each child receives targeted tools and supports that are right for them. \n3 ages groups available: Ages 6-8\, 9-11 and 12-14 \nClasses Start Tuesday\, September 16th\, 2025. Multiple Registration Times Available to support homeschool and after-school families. Register at www.slscentre.com \nAbout Village of Play: Village of Play is a social enterprise of career professionals and coaches with backgrounds in education\, executive functioning\, mental health\, yoga\, and business training. They believe everyone deserves opportunities to build and receive ongoing coaching practice to strengthen their Executive Functioning skills throughout life. They create playful and inclusive spaces to nurture connection\, self-advocacy\, community and lifelong learning for both neurodiverse and neurotypical individuals. As a social enterprise\, they reinvest in people and programs to ensure high-quality and accessible programming\, collaborative partnerships\, and a commitment to equity and mental well-being. Learn more at villageofplay.com
URL:https://urbancasual.ca/cochrane-event/brain-bloomers-enrichment-program-sls-centre/
LOCATION:SLS Centre\, 800 Griffin Rd E\, Cochrane\, Alberta\, T4C 2B8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Learning,Parents & Caregivers,Spray Lakes Sawmill Rec Centre,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="Village of Play":MAILTO:hello@villageofplay.com
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