Piece by Peace

Press Release

Peace by Piece Learning Center are bringing children of all abilities together to learn, grow, understand and appreciate one another's differences during our summer inclusion program.

Peace by Piece Learning Center will be holding a summer program for special needs children ages 2-12, who experience difficulties with language, behavior, and/or social skills. The goal of this program is to support the children with not only academic, language and behavior issues but also to provide a summer recreational setting to specifically target their social development with typically developing peers.

Summer School Program Highlights
Children with language delays will receive 1:1 verbal behavior therapy from specialized therapists. Behavior goals will be established and therapists certified in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) will provide 1:1 instruction. Academic goals will be targeted and an individualized curriculum will be established by a teacher certified in special education. In addition, children will invigorate their imaginations and showcase their talents through programs such as: art and music therapy; pet therapy, sensory integration, social skills training, peer tutors, occupational therapy and speech therapy.

Recreational Program Highlights
The recreational aspects of this program will be held inclusive with typically developing children. Children will participate in an array of activities such as: Mr. Deke Fitness Class, picnics, costume parties, relay races, arts and crafts, snacks and so much more. The recreational portion of the program will focus on the development of leisure activity skills, social interaction skills and appropriate behavioral choices. The program is designed to provide a safe, fun and self enhancing environment for children, all while making friends and lifelong memories.

In order to provide scholarships and subsidized rates for this program, Peace by Piece is holding a fundraiser on May 17th, 2008. Parents are encouraged to participate. The first annual Peace By Piece Walk and Rock Benefit will be held at Centennial Park, Fort Myers beginning at 10:00 am. Walk Pledge forms are available by contacting Peace by Piece via email tdemarest@peacebypieceinc.com or by calling the school at 239-482-5006.

Parents are encouraged to sign up quickly as spaces are limited. More information and registration materials can be obtained by contacting Peace by Piece Learning Center at 482-5006.