On Your Mark, Get Set, Get Ready for School!

For Immediate Release: 6/19/2006

Do you know a child who...has trouble keeping up with other kids on the playground?  Has trouble holding a crayon? Tires easily?  If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, then we have the solution for you!

Who:   Children Ages 3-5 years

What: “Getting Ready for School: Motor Skills Group”

When:  Tuesday evenings 6-7 pm

             July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8

Where:     Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital

                  3104 Blackiston Blvd., New Albany, IN

Cost:  $60.00 for 5 sessions.

Getting Ready for School  is designed for children with mild developmental delays in motor skills.  The group will consist of fun, multi-sensory activities to encourage age appropriate motor skills.  Each weekly session will be based upon a theme, such as butterflies, fish, ice cream.  Parents will be given information on normal development along with suggested activities to encourage the skills needed to begin Pre-school and Kindergarten.  Group size is limited, so call to reserve you spot today!

For more information on the program, or to register for the class, call (812) 941-6153. 

Southern Indiana Rehab Hospital (SIRH) is a 60-bed inpatient and outpatient, not-for-profit hospital owned in a unique partnership with three of the area’s most respected health care leaders:  Frazier Rehab Institute, Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services and Clark Memorial Hospital.  Since 1994, SIRH has been providing inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, speech and neuropsychology therapy services to children and adults suffering from injuries, illnesses and disabilities.

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