The PlaySkills PathWay is a developmental pathway, not a one-size-fits-all program.
PlaySkills is designed as an on-going progression.
Children move forward as they grow in confidence, emotional regulation, and social readiness. They begin where they feel comfortable and are set-up most for success. They progress and grow in confidence, emotional regulation, and social readiness. Our classes are intentionally structured, and children are thoughtfully placed, where they can be success from the very start!
*Descriptions of each progression below
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The PlaySkills PathWay
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Play-Group
(Ages 2–12)
Purpose: Comfort, connection, exploration
Play-Group is a relaxed, free-play environment where children:
- Explore the space
- Get comfortable with peers and adults
- Warm up socially and emotionally
At Play-Group, there’s no formal instruction. Adults can join in play, observe, and build trust.
Best for:
- Younger children
- Shy/hesitant kids who may need help separating from a parent
- Children who struggle with separation
- Families exploring PlaySkills for the first time
This is often the starting point where kids can have fun and get comfortable with PlaySkills before joining a structured class. Play-Group is a starting point, not a destination.
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Private Lesson
(Ages 3–12)
Purpose: Readiness and confidence-building
Some children benefit from short-term individual support before joining a group class focusing on:
- Emotional regulation
- Confidence
- Following simple directions
- Practicing group-ready behaviors
This stage will provide direct support to set children up for success moving forward.
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Intro Class
(Ages ~3–6)
Purpose: Foundations for group learning
Intro is a structured, playful first group class where children learn to:
- Participate in group activities
- Follow basic directions
- Regulate emotions in a group setting
- Engage respectfully and communicate with peers
Children in Intro:
- Can separate from a parent
- Can participate without frequent crying
- Follow simple group directions
- Engage safely with peers
Intro is a small group class meant to provide a lot of direct support for kids to engage positively with peers, learning basic social skills together.
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Pro Class
(Ages ~5–8)
Purpose: To build self-confidence, positive peer interactions, and persistence through basic challenges.
Pro builds on Intro by introducing:
- Larger group sizes
- Longer class times
- More structure
- Challenges and games with increasing difficulty
In Pro, children practice:
- Persistence
- Sportsmanship and respect for others
- Humor/Expressing individual personality
- Basic teamwork and leadership
Pro is where children begin to see themselves as growing individuals, good friends, and capable leaders.
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Move Class
(Ages ~6–12)
Purpose: Growth mindset, resilience, leadership
Children in Move:
- Stay active, burn energy
- Grow physically and mentally stronger
- Persist through challenges with increasing independence
- Engage in advanced group games and challenges
Move is where growth mindset comes to life. Move helps kids learn that effort, mistakes, and persistence are part of growth, and in Move kids learn to believe in their ability to grow.
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Advanced Move
(Earned Placement)
Purpose: Mastery, expression, excellence, leadership
Advanced Move is for highly motivated, high-achieving children who have demonstrated:
- Strong self-regulation
- Leadership
- Readiness for advanced physical and mental coordination tasks
- Independent long-term persistence
This class focuses on:
- Advanced physical/mental coordination challenges (gymnastics, basic self-defense, jump rope, martial arts tricking/parkour)
- Self-expression/Personal Interests
- Addressing weaknesses with strengths
Advanced Move refines skills, strengthens self-reliance, and encourages future leaders to bring out their authentic self and strengths, so they’re able to shine bright for the world!
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