Building a toolbox for their brain.
Executive functioning is a set of skills that help children manage everyday life — like starting tasks, staying focused, following directions, controlling impulses, and managing emotions. These skills are used all day long: at school, at home, and in the community.
When these skills are still developing, children may struggle with things that seem simple. The Brain Builder teaches the "how" behind these skills so children can feel more confident and successful in their daily lives.
An 8-week summer program covering all 8 executive functioning skills through hands-on, age-grouped sessions.
Summer Program
July 8 – August 26, 2025
Wednesdays
5:00–5:55 pm · Skill Builders (Ages 6–7)
6:00–6:55 pm · Strategy Users (Ages 8–10)
This eight-week program gives children more time with each skill and deeper opportunities to practice. Children work through interactive stories, hands-on games, and real-life scenarios, earning their own tools for their brain toolbox each week. The program includes a parent handbook with simple strategies and scripts, plus weekly take-home worksheets — so families can support skill use at home and school.
Three groups, one for every learner.
Children are grouped by age so activities, language, and stories are matched to where they are developmentally.
Early Learners
Your Brain Builder is introduced through story and play. Skills are taught through gentle, imaginative activities designed for young children.
Skill Builders
Your Brain Builder is introduced through stories, structured activities, and visuals. Children practice skills in a hands-on, encouraging group setting.
Strategy Users
Your Brain Builder is introduced through stories, real-life scenarios, and peer discussions. Children build independence and self-awareness around their own strategies.
Program Fee
per child, per program
- All 8 executive functioning skills
- 55-minute sessions, hands-on activities & games
- Personalized brain toolbox tools each session
- Parent handbook with strategies & scripts
- Weekly take-home worksheets
- Max 5 children per group (ages 4–5, 6–7, or 8–10)
Tanisha
Taught by someone who truly gets kids.
The Brain Builder program is led by Tanisha, a Registered Social Service Worker and Child and Youth Worker with a passion for helping children understand how their brains work — and giving them real tools to use every day.
Tanisha brings warmth, playfulness, and deep expertise to every session. She meets children where they are, making learning feel approachable, empowering, and fun.
Ready to build your child's brain toolbox?
Spots are limited — reach out to register or ask us any questions.
Serving Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge & surrounding areas.
510 Frederick St., Suite 2, Kitchener, ON