In the Mini and Mighty Movers programs, children practice walking and running over various surfaces, climbing, jumping, and navigating equipment in a supportive, play‑based environment.
Children build confidence and independence while strengthening motor skills needed for everyday activities. The open‑room setting encourages interaction with peers without overwhelming young toddlers or preschoolers.
Caregivers also receive instruction on how to support gross motor and sensory play at home to maximize therapeutic benefits.
Children with physical or sensory impairments who are walking independently and need to work on advanced gross motor skills may participate. This program is run by physical therapists and will require a PT evaluation if the child is not a current PT client at Easterseals.
Program Objectives
- Improve general fitness, endurance, balance and strength
- Improve self-awareness and motor planning
- Improve ability to move through obstacles independently
- Improve gross motor skills and address some fine motor skills
- Improve social skills and interactions with other peers including communicating, following directions, and taking turns
Dates, Times, Location
Mini and Mighty Movers is a year round program that meets weekly. As children meet their goals and are discharged from the program, openings become available and new clients join the program.
Mini Movers (PT Only) New walkers - 3 years old
Thursdays: 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Mighty Movers (PT Only) 3 - 6 years old
Wednesdays: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM & 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursdays: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Thursdays: 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
How Do I Get Started?
Contact us at focusedtherapy@eastersealsdfvr.org or at 847.742.3264 to ask questions and register for any of our programs.
