BIG Thinkers - Mondays (Term 3 Program)
Term 3 2025 | Ages 10–12 | 4.30–5.30pm
Maximum 4 participants
BIG Thinkers is a neuroaffirming social-emotional learning (SEL) group for neurodivergent kids aged 10–12 who learn best through doing. Sessions are interest-led and built around cooking, STEM, arts and crafts, Lego, and board games — with a focus on fun, choice, and authentic connection.
Each week, participants explore themes of self-expression and collaboration through structured, strengths-based activities. The group provides a safe, low-demand space for building skills and relationships in a way that honours each child’s unique communication style.
This group supports:
Building meaningful connections through shared activities
Expressing needs, preferences and personal boundaries
Exploring identity, autonomy and self-advocacy
Practising collaborative problem-solving
Parent Support:
Parents/carers receive verbal and written feedback after each session.
Session Dates:
9 sessions on Mondays: 21/7, 28/7, 4/8, 11/8, 18/8, 25/8, 1/9, 8/9, 15/9
Term Program Subscription:
BIG Thinkers Mondays = $1,395.00
BIG Thinkers - Thursdays Mini Makers Lab (Term 3 Program)
Term 3 2025 | Ages 6–8 | 4.30–5.30pm
A playful, connection-focused group for neurodivergent kids who love to make, create and collaborate. BIG Thinkers supports shared experiences, communication and creative problem-solving through hands-on group projects — all in a safe, low-pressure environment where curiosity, movement and different ways of engaging are celebrated.
Each week brings opportunities for joyful interaction, gentle teamwork and meaningful moments — all while having heaps of fun.
This group supports:
Building meaningful connections through shared activities
Expressing needs, preferences and personal boundaries
Exploring identity, autonomy and self-advocacy
Practising collaborative problem-solving
Parent Support:
Parents/carers receive verbal and written feedback after each session.
Session Dates:
9 sessions on Thursdays: 24/7, 31/7, 7/8, 14/8, 21/8, 28/8, 4/9, 11/9, 18/9
Term Program Subscription:
BIG Thinkers Thursdays = $1,395.00
Other BIG Thinkers Details
CURRICULUM
We employ neuro-affirming and inclusive practices based on current evidence.
PRE-PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
Children joining us at Gameplan for the first time may require a pre-program assessment. Gameplan’s assessment fees apply.
Practitioners
Gameplan Practitioners Emma Squires, Charlotte Scaunich, Hally Nyhus, Alexandra Klem, and Aleksandra Stojoska are the experts delivering BIG Thinkers.
DETAILS
Funding and rebate options: Medicare, NDIS and private health insurance.
T&Cs: Gameplan’s T&Cs apply.
Register: E-mail Gameplan with your personal details, including the name, age and details of your child. We will respond asap and coordinate your program participation.
Buy your Term Program Subscription: once your program participation is confirmed.