Welcome to Fun_land, a program designed for children aged 4.5 to 7 years old, where we dive into the world of social emotional learning and theory of mind. This week, our theme focuses on understanding emotions in various social contexts and grasping the basics of perspective-taking.

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Through engaging activities, children will learn to:

• Infer social situations by asking questions like, "What's going on? What happened?"

• Reflect on emotions with prompts like, "How do we feel? How do others feel?"

• Reflect on behaviours with questions like, "What was good/not good? What should we do next?"

• Develop problem-solving skills while managing their emotions.

Funland is tailored for children who:

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• Do not require 1:1 support to participate in group routines.

• Struggle with recognizing emotions in themselves and others.

• Have difficulty understanding different social situations.

• Do not know how to advocate for themselves.

• Easily get dysregulated and need extra support to calm down once upset.

• Have trouble accepting that others have different opinions.

Our daily schedule is crafted to be both educational and enjoyable:

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• Circle Time: Start the day with a fresh morning meeting to set the mood for learning and connection.

• SEL Learning Time + Fun Quiz: Interactive lessons on social emotional learning, followed by a quiz to reinforce concepts.

• Theory of Mind Related Activity: Activities designed to teach perspective-taking basics.

• Snack Time: A chance for social interaction in a relaxed setting.

• Problem Solving Activities: These include role-play, social videos, and games to practice problem-solving skills.

• Free Playtime: Unstructured time for children to apply their learning in a natural setting.

• Lunch Time: A time to refuel and share experiences.

• Dismissal: Wrapping up the day with a sense of achievement.

Friend Funland provides a cheerful, calm, and fun learning environment. We understand that these topics can be challenging, so our approach is to create a safe space where children can explore emotions and social dynamics in a supportive and engaging way.

Parents will be kept informed about their child's progress, with suggestions on how to support continuous learning goals at home after the program ends. We believe in a partnership between school and home to ensure the best outcomes for your child.