Grow Time! is a six-week, relationship-based small-group program delivered within ECEC settings to support foundational development in children aged 3 years. The program uses play-based, sensory and movement-rich experiences to strengthen skills and confidence in social, motor and cognitive development and emotional regulation. Where appropriate, the program may be extended to eight weeks.

Key components include:

• Co-Delivery Model: Each session is facilitated jointly by an occupational therapist and a site educator, building educator capacity and embedding strategies into everyday routines.
• Play-Based, Sensory and Movement-Rich Sessions: Activities are graded and adapted to each child's individual needs, strengths, and sensory profile.
• Small, Consistent Groups: Up to four children per group, supporting relationship-based, targeted developmental support.
• Weekly Handouts for Educators and Families: Keeps educators and families aligned with program goals and strategies between sessions.
• Educator Coaching: Includes a pre-program practice-based coaching session to prepare the co-facilitating educator, and a reflective coaching session at program close.

For more information, visit: www.motivatekids.com.au/grow-time

Expected outcomes of this program:

• Improved ability to self- and co-regulate emotions within a safe, predictable group environment.
• Improved gross and fine motor confidence and participation in play-based and everyday ECEC activities.
• Improved educator ability to understand and apply strategies to support emotional regulation and co-regulation in early childhood settings.
• Improved educator understanding of child development milestones and increased confidence in supporting diverse developmental needs within everyday ECEC practice.

Grow Time! is delivered as a sequenced six-week program, with one session per week of approximately 60 minutes, onsite at the ECEC centre during the preschool day. Sessions are co-facilitated by a Motivate Kids occupational therapist and a site educator, with a consistent group of up to four children.

The occupational therapist leads planning, activity grading, and facilitation, while the educator actively co-facilitates, observes, and reflects on how strategies can be embedded within daily routines.

A manualised program framework guides session structure, routines, and activity progressions. Ongoing support is provided through Practice-Based Coaching, session-by-session monitoring, weekly family handouts led by educators, and a structured program kit.

An optional extension to eight weeks is available where a service's needs indicate this is appropriate. Includes a pre-program coaching session with the co-facilitating educator to prepare for delivery, and a reflective debrief coaching session at the close of the program.

• Standard 6-week program (up to 4 children): $5,170 ex GST
• Extended 8-week program (up to 4 children): $6,730 ex GST
• Includes a pre- and post-program educator coaching session.
• Additional travel costs apply based on service location.
• Pricing includes occupational therapist session facilitation, preparation, session planning, practice-based coaching with educator, session monitoring, parent information handouts, and program summary at completion.