Specialty Toddler Groups

Thom Worcester Area Early Intervention offers developmentally appropriate groups and activities for infants and toddlers. Many groups offer parent to parent support and opportunities for parents to consult with Early Intervention staff regarding their child’s development. Groups meet one time per week. Most groups are attended by a parent or caregiver and child, some are attended by the child or parent(s) only. Our groups are held at our program site or in community locations throughout the greater Worcester area.

▸ Swim Group

Children and parents participate in a variety of activities in the swimming pool that help improve motor, communication and social skills. Our swim group helps children develop a level of comfort in the water and offers parents strategies for safety in the water.

YMCA Main Street
766 Main Street, Worcester
Thursdays (Ages 12 months - 3 years)

▸ Speech and Language Stimulation Group

A new theme is explored each week to support speech and language development in children. A variety of communication modes are presented. Parents are offered support and strategies to facilitate communication development in their children.

Thom Worcester Area Early Intervention
239 Mill Street, Worcester
Wednesdays (Ages 2 - 3 years)

▸ Developmental Music Group

This group is led by a board certified music therapist. Music and musical activities are used to help children improve their language, motor, and social skills. Parents participate in the musical activities along with their child to help them within the group. Parents will learn new ways of introducing music into their child's daily routines.

Thom Worcester Area Early Intervention
239 Mill Street, Worcester
Tuesdays (Ages 18 months - 3 years)

▸ Caterpillars

This group is for toddlers who are struggling with gross motor development. This group is perfect for children practicing rolling, sitting, creeping and crawling and transitional movements. The group focuses on yoga based postures to develop strength, balance and movement coordination. This group is co-led by an occupational therapist and a physical therapist.

YWCA Salem Square
1 Salem Street, Worcester
Wednesdays (Ages 18 months - 3 years)

▸ Butterflies

This group is for toddlers who are walking but continue to need support in their motor development. The group focuses on coordination, balance, strength, and movement planning in the context of pre-sports activities. This group is co-led by an occupational therapist and a physical therapist.

YWCA Salem Square
1 Salem Street, Worcester
Wednesdays (Ages 18 months - 3 years)

▸ Little Adventurers

These groups help children develop a sense of independence and follow a classroom routine. They are a great way to prepare children for preschool. Children participate in activities including a singing circle, snack time, gross motor play, creative and sensory play. Children learn to share space and toys with their friends. Parents are offered strategies to support their child's development in a variety of areas.

Thom Worcester Area Early Intervention Program
239 Mill Street, Worcester
Multiple offerings weekly (Ages 18 months - 3 years)

Unitarian Universalist Church
90 Holden Street, Worcester
Thursdays (Ages 18 months - 3 years)

▸ Preschool Prep

Similar to our Little Adventurers group, Preschool Prep is a great way for older toddlers to ajust to the activities and routines preschool. Children will participate in activities including a singing circle, snack time, gross motor play, creative and sensory play - all in a group designed just for their age range. This format allows numerous opportunities for social interactions, sharing and learning.

Thom Worcester Area Early Intervention Program
239 Mill Street, Worcester
Multiple offerings weekly (Ages 27 months - 3 years)

Please talk to your home visitor if you are interested in one of these groups or leave a message in the Early Intervention office at 508-752-8466.