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Thrive Time

An After-School OT Program

OT@RiseUpHealthClinics.org

Thrive Time is an occupational therapy (OT) program designed for elementary-aged students who may benefit from additional support in executive functioning, social-emotional learning, and life skills that will enhance their academic performance and beyond.

For example, Thrive Time can support students who are needing extra help with homework, managing big feelings, making friends, or self-care. Thrive Time is a group-based OT program to help students with life, school, and mental health skills.

Elementary-aged students will work with an OT and graduate OT students in this after-school program. The Thrive Time program is currently held twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring, at various elementary schools in the district.

Any family who believes their child will benefit from Thrive Time is welcome to register. Referrals are not needed.

Goals of the Thrive Time Program

  1. Recognize and interpret emotions to promote classroom engagement

  2. Transfer problem-solving skills to classroom activities

  3. Modify emotional responses to increase engagement in groups

  4. Collaborate with peers to strengthen critical thinking skills

Details for Families

  • Transportation: Families must provide transportation to and from Thrive Time sessions, which are held at various schools in the district.

  • Group Model: Thrive Time is a group model; up to eight (8) children will be in each session. Sessions are for children only.

  • Cost: Families are invited to make a voluntary contribution using a sliding-scale participation fee that is right for your family. No one will be turned away or receive different care based on their ability or decision to contribute.

  • Occupational Therapist: Occupational Therapy practitioners (OTPs) and OT graduate students from St. Catherine University will lead engaging lessons that strengthen children's developmental skills.

  • All welcome: Any family who believes their child will benefit from Thrive Time is welcome to register. Referrals are not needed.

Thrive Time Curriculum

  • Fall 2026 Session Dates

    • Session A: Oneka - Tuesdays, at 2:30 - 3:30 pm (Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 20, 27, and Nov. 3)

    • Session B: Oneka - Tuesdays, at 3:45 - 4:45 pm (Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 20, 27, and Nov. 3)

    • Session C: Willow Lane -Tuesdays, at 2:30 - 3:30 pm (Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, and 15)

    • Session D: Willow Lane -Tuesdays, at 3:45 - 4:45 pm (Nov. 10, 17, Dec. 1, 8, and 15)

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  • Program

    Thrive Time has two curricula options. Students who participate in Thrive Time more than once have the option to move between curricula programming, to enhance their skills in many areas.

    Executive Functioning Curriculum: focuses on dealing with emotions, flexibility with changes in plans, managing behaviors, sticking with a task, and paying attention

    Mental Health Promotion Curriculum: focuses on identifying emotions, regulating emotions, critical thinking, coping tools, and empathy

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