Getting ready for school series: Social Stories
Wednesday 21 June @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm AEST
RSVP – 1 ticket per family
No identifiable information you provide in this registration will be shared outside of the organisation
Let’s explore how to construct a social story to assist your child’s transition to school
Starting school is an exciting time for families as it marks the transition to formal schooling.
Social Stories can help prepare children for new situations, learn a new behaviour or cope with anxiety.
This session will assist you in writing an individualised social story child’s transition to school.
Come along to explore:
- Carol Gray’s guidelines for putting social stories together
- How to write social stories to prepare your child for school
- How to write social stories to help your child better understand and navigate their world.
Everyone will walk away with a draft of their first social story for their child.
This program is for
Parents, primary carers and family members of children starting school in 2024/2025
We respect the diversity of families we work with.
When
Wednesday 21 June; 7pm to 9pm AEST/Sydney time
RSVP
by Sunday 18 June
Sessions are subject to cancellation due to low RSVP – Minimum of 4 RSVPs
Your confirmation is required.
Where
This event will be delivered online via Zoom.
Zoom details will be emailed after confirmation of attendance is complete.
Cost
Free
Your facilitator
Plumtree’s workshops and courses are facilitated by members of our therapy team, guest speakers or our trained parent peer workers who are raising a child with a disability or delay.
Getting ready for school series: Goal to action will be facilitated by Julie Cowmeadow, speech pathologist
Additional info
| Log in details | Once registered, we will provide further details closer to the date, including the link to join the session. You will need a good internet connection to attend. |
| Contact details | For more information, feel free to contact Mana (Parent Learning Manager) mana@plumtree.org.au |
| Professionals Development | At this stage, we don’t have the capacity to accommodate professionals in this program. If you are a professional, please feel free to share any of our calendar information with the families you are working with. |
| Funding | Plumtree’s calendar is funded through the NSW Department of Education Start Strong Pathways program. |
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Plumtree is a not-for-profit, community-based organisation that helps families thrive.
Trusted for over 30 years, we provide therapies and support for children aged birth to 8 years with a disability or developmental delay and their families. Our free online and centre-based playgroups and parent educational programs support all families. At Plumtree Preschool, children of all abilities and cultural backgrounds learn together and begin to understand the value of inclusive communities.
Plumtree’s passionate, culturally diverse team of specialists work from the heart in a caring environment where families feel respected and informed.
