School Readiness Skills Program
Starting school is an exciting milestone, but it can also come with many new routines, expectations, and transitions. WonderTree’s School Readiness Skills Program is an individualized summer program designed to help young children build the foundational skills needed to feel confident and prepared for their first school experiences.
School Readiness Skills Program
Helping little learners build the confidence and skills they need for a successful start at school.
The School Readiness Skills Program is an individualized summer skill building program for
young children preparing to enter school for the first time or transition into early formal
schooling. The program supports foundational independence, fine motor, pre-writing, early
literacy, and daily routine skills that help children feel more confident and prepared for school.
The program is supervised by a licensed Occupational Therapist and delivered by an
Occupational Therapy Assistant.
This program is appropriate for children ages 3 to 6 who are entering JK, SK, or formal
schooling for Grade 1.
The program may be helpful for children who would benefit from support with:
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Getting dressed
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Putting on shoes
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Managing outdoor clothing
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Lunch and snack independence
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Toileting routines or bathroom independence
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Recognizing their name
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Pre-writing skills
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Early printing readiness
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Fine motor skills
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Early literacy based activities
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Following school routines
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Building independence with everyday classroom tasks
Program details:
Intake and Program Entry - The program start with a focused Occupational Therapist initial session to develop an individualized treatment plan: 30 minutes, $110 *
Purpose: To review current needs, identify goals, and create an individualized treatment plan for OTA sessions.
Program Format - Participants will then complete their individualized program over the course of 5 to 10 sessions with an Occupational Therapy Assistant
For younger children, sessions are typically 30 minutes.
Session Rate - $65 per 30 minutes
This program may be covered by private insurance and is eligible under OAP Core Clinical Services when clinically appropriate. Families are encouraged to check their private insurance coverage.
Program location - In person at WonderTree’s Orangeville location
Available times - Thursday afternoons/evenings and Sundays
* A full OT intake may be recommended when the child’s needs are more complex, when a broader assessment is required, or when the family would like a formal report.
Full OT Intake With Formal Report: $375
Full OT Intake Without Formal Report: $275
Contact Us
One of our family coordinators will return your call/e-mail within 2 business days. Our family coordinators will help determine which service provider would be the right fit and assist in scheduling your appointment.
905-425-9525