Experience the Joy of Community & Connection
With joy & gratitude for all the loving time we shared in 2023!
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The Meeting House Program has been recognized by the
Voices in Urban Education Journal (NYU | Steinhardt)
as effective SEL in the classroom and for:
Unwavering Commitment
To Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education
and Social Emotional Learning!
Our Programs
The Meeting House offers a wide array of social emotional learning programs for all ages.
2023 Calendar
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Meeting House East Side In Person Sessions and Facilitated Playdates: Highly supportive and scaffolded (high adult to child ratio) experiences. Your child will socialize with peers, learn through play and gain the essential Social Emotional Skills that are needed to make friends, learn in a group and maintain relationships. LEARN MORE
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After School Sessions In Person and On Zoom and Facilitated Playdates: Meeting House sessions are led by our professional staff of social workers along with teaching artists, educators and peer role models. Our elementary age after-school sessions provide a focus to build social skills and emotional resiliency during which time we play, make friends, and strengthen community relationships. LEARN MORE
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Teens Meetup In Person and On Zoom: Teen share a place to connect with peers and compare how to navigate their growing personal identity. Our supportive environment lets the teens openly converse and relate to each other about everyday social challenges at home, at school and out in their community. Our experienced Social Worker and Team relate to teens easily with activities, including group dinners, interactive team building games, visual media and role playing exercises.
Teens Night Out In Person is a social time to hang out with friends socially and enjoy dinner, beverages, game play, conversation, music, video movie highlights and more.
Introducing The Improv Squad: A specially designed program for teens, dedicated to honing vital social and emotional skills through the art of fun and low-pressure collaborative improv games. No previous improv experience is necessary, just a willingness to have fun and try something new.
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Young Adult Gatherings In Person and On Zoom: Focus on the coming transition into college and the potential challenges individuals may face. We provide emotional support, social skills training, help with executive functioning, and other relevant issues that young adult students may face today. LEARN MORE
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Weekly Zoom Discussions that encourage and develop skills around Self-Awareness, Mindfulness, Respect, Empathy, Listening, Perspective and Resilience. These are skills that help us engage with each other more meaningfully and productively. Our classes run on zoom for one hour each week and they are led by professionals. We encourage you to try one out. LEARN MORE
Outreach and Partnerships
Building partnerships through SEL education and advocacy
SEL Resources
Kite Tales Blog
The only way to have a friend is to be one
Adult Resources
Resources from our Adult Conversations
50 Essential Social Skills
For all ages
Training and Education
Research consistently demonstrates the vibrant connection
between personal success and strong social skills
How We Nurture Social & Emotional Growth
The Meeting House is a vibrant community designed to facilitate the creation of relationships in new social circles among children and families with shared interests. We work with the children to develop a variety of social and emotional skills in the context of a diverse community supported by professional expertise and encouragement. Key to our philosophy is creating a special place for children to explore new friendships outside of the school setting. We strive to provide a smaller and gentler social environment where children can exercise the variety of skills they are developing as part a community they might not find elsewhere.
