LIFT Friends & Turn-Taking
LIFT events are for children ages 5-8 with intellectual and developmental disabilities; no prior group experience necessary. Registration for each event closes the Sunday before the event at 6:00 pm.
LIFT is a play-based, structured program where children explore creativity, social skills, and movement in a safe and joyful environment. Sessions run 90 minutes. Participation is encouraged, not forced.
This session focuses on building friendships through turn-taking and cooperative play. Participants will practice waiting, sharing, and taking turns using visual supports, hands-on games, and group activities. Children will engage in sensory-friendly spin art where each friend adds a turn, play a collaborative pizza-making game that requires everyone’s participation, and take part in cooperative movement activities such as ball rolling and parachute play. A short Sesame Street video and guided reflection reinforce the idea that waiting and turn-taking help us be good friends, all while celebrating effort and positive social interactions.
