Thank You for Attending
Thanks to all her joined our HANDLE seminar recently held in Cape Town! For more on the HANDLE approach that we apply in our therapy and at Mindstretch Preschool, please visit https://handle.org/
Rounding Off 2018
It’s been a wonderful fifth year for Mindstretch School. Every one of our children has made excellent progress. I’m proud of the hard work they do, and equally proud of the Mindstretch Teachers who make every minute of every day count. With many thanks for the trust and support, Jennifer
Newsletter 16
We’ve tried something a little different in this newsletter: a photographic article showing techniques for developing prewriting skills. We hope you enjoy it. Click here to download Mindstretch Newsletter, Issue 16.
Our New Tea House
Not every school can boast a Botanical Tea House, but Mindstretch can, thanks to our friend Alison Prest, who designed the wonderful corner. Mindstretch children love visiting the Tea House during break-time, practicing their social skills as they go.
Newsletter 15
For our latest newsletter, please click here: Mindstretch Newsletter 15. In it we explain why we begin enrolling from as young as 3 years. Mindstretch photographer Roxanne also shares tips on how to get the best from photographing your children. Meet too the Firefighters who visit our school. We hope you enjoy the read!
Learn from Mindstretch’s Consultant OTs
Please mark your calendars for our next Community Lecture: Sat May 26, Pinelands Public Library, 9.00–11.30am. Mindstretch Consultant OTs Zoë and Faatima will discuss Occupational Therapy for Sensory Integration and Controlling Screen Time. Email colleen@mindstretch.co.za for more details and to register.
Newsletter 14
Click here to download our latest newsletter: Issue 14. In it you’ll learn more about Art Therapy as a diagnostic and remedial tool. Read also about the therapeutic benefits of time spent in the Natural Environment.
Make Art with Us
Art therapy uses the creative process of making art to improve a person’s mental, emotional and physical wellbeing. It also aids diagnosis. We’d love to see you at our session on March 3, under the guidance of Tessa Whyatt. Please contact our office for more information.
Mindstretch Family Picnic
Thanks to all who attended and made the Mindstretch Family Picnic the wonderful event that it was.
Newsletter 13
Our final Mindstretch Newsletter of 2017 is now available. Sincere thanks are due Richard Rogers of Bendels Consulting for his piece focused on disability tax relief. Given that we are approaching the often party-filled year-end, it also seemed a good time to review the ingredients of a successful party. Happy reading, and we wish all our friends […]