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Is your toddler constantly on the move?
Does play feel chaotic, frustrating, or hard to engage in?
Do transitions, attention, or emotional regulation feel difficult right now?
If so—you’re not alone.
PlaySmart Toddler is a 6-week, OT-led caregiver + toddler group designed to support early development through play, movement, sensory exploration, and connection.
This is not a play group. This is not therapy.
It’s a proactive, play-based developmental group that helps toddlers build foundational skills for regulation, attention, play, social interaction, and learning.
Hear from Mrs. Audrey, Our PlaySmart Toddler Instructor
What you'll learn in PlaySmart Toddler
A 6 week expert led class for children ages 1-2 years
Week 1 Understanding your toddler's development
We start with the “why” behind development.
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How sensory systems impact behavior, learning, and regulation
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The Pyramid of Learning
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What primitive reflexes are and why they matter
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How to recognize signs of over- or under-responsiveness
Week 2 Behavior and Emotional Regulation
Understanding behavior changes everything.
You will learn:
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The difference between behavioral tantrums and sensory meltdowns
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Simple strategies to respond effectively to both
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How to support emotional regulation
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Sensory activities you can use throughout the day
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How to create a calm-down space at home
Week 3 Play, Routines, and Caregiver Support
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Play is how toddlers learn best.
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What play should look like at this age
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How to set up meaningful, developmentally appropriate play
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Strategies to reduce caregiver burnout
Week 4 Gross Motor Developement
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Movement builds the brain.
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Age-appropriate gross motor milestones
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How movement supports coordination and regulation
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Play activities that build strength, balance, and body awareness
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How movement helps integrate primitive reflexes
Week 5 Fine Motor Development
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Little hands, big skills.
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Age-appropriate fine motor milestones
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How to support grasp, hand strength, and coordination
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Play-based activities to build everyday skills
Week 6 Putting it all Together (Play Lab)
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Now we apply everything in real time. You will:
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Practice strategies with your toddler during play
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Receive coaching from an OT
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Build confidence supporting your child’s development
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Leave with tools you can continue using at home
By the end of this course, you should
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Better understand your toddler’s behavior and development
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Feel more confident responding to challenges
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Have simple, effective strategies for daily routines
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Know how to support play, movement, and skill-building at home
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Feel more calm, prepared, and supported as a caregiver
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