Small groups provide an opportunity for dynamic, intentional, social teaching and practice. The experience feels like a youth group, or extracurricular activity to the students involved. A combination of direct social teaching and guided free time, students look forward to the active, energetic nature of group time. Parents appreciate the skills their children learn in a comfortable, interactive setting. Scroll down to see all our groups.
Groups can be a good fit for many students with or without an identified social learning challenge. We thoughtfully group students with likeminded peers. Groups generally include 4-6 students, and are facilitated by experienced professionals. A variety of curriculum and approaches are used to develop teaching materials. Our students have taught us that for social education to work well, great care must be taken when placing students in a group with his or her peers. We carefully consider each student’s social development, cognitive profile, chronological age, and strengths and interests when creating groups. For this reason, it is expected that each student and family meet with a Lynchpin staff member prior to enrolling in a group.
Students have a 60 minute session with the social educator. Afterwards they have supervised free time while parents get their turn to be the students. The social educator reviews the entire lesson with the families as well as providing a handout to be shared with additional family members or educators.
Students participating in a social group are billed $35 per class or $140/month. We do not meet on school holidays or long weekends.
***Because our schedule is ever-evolving to fit the needs of our students, we intentionally do not post meeting times for our groups online. Rather, we custom-fit children to a group and do our best to work around the availability of those students and families. Please contact us to learn more about our schedule and enrollment process.
Students are welcomed in for guided discussions on topics such as hidden social rules, friendship, and the ins and outs of social confidence. Snacks will be provided for optimal enjoyment. Discussions are followed by guided free time.
Students are welcomed in for guided discussions on topics such as hidden social rules, friendship, and the ins and outs of social confidence. Snacks will be provided for optimal enjoyment. Discussions are followed by guided free time.
Being a teen is tough!
We’re here to support and empower students through the awkward and uncomfortable.
Students are welcomed in for guided discussions on topics such as hidden social rules, friendship, and the ins and outs of social confidence. Snacks will be provided for optimal enjoyment. Discussions are followed by guided free time.
Teen Girls have their own unique social challenges.
Teen Girls Group is a girls’ social survival guide to middle school. The focus is on positive self-esteem, social thinking, friendship, and dealing with social stress like rumors and cliques. Through activities, conversation, and projects, girls will gain confidence as they learn what to look for (and how to be) a true friend. Snacks are provided for optimal enjoyment.
