Smiley Happy People

Get ready for some circus-themed fun... Smiley Happy People regular sessions do not run during School Holidays, however, we are excited to be offering a Rooms For Regulation Program during the upcoming term break!

These sessions are suitable for children 4 to 9 years of age, and will be facilitated by Lauren (Therapist and Bachelor-qualified Early Childhood Teacher) and Marli (Allied Health Assistant).

Dates: Weds 1st and Thurs 2nd July 2026
Session times: 2-4pm

For queries or if you would like to book your child in for one or both sessions, please email: [email protected]

Note: Each session will be limited to a maximum of 5 children - to avoid disappointment, we recommend you book early :)

OBSERVATIONAL DRAWING is the skill of carefully looking at an object, person, animal, or scene and drawing what is actually seen rather than what is imagined. This helps build attention to detail, concentration, visual perception, hand–eye coordination, and confidence in expressing ideas. Through observational drawing, children learn to notice shapes, lines, textures, sizes, patterns, and spatial relationships in the world around them. It also supports creativity, patience, problem-solving, and emotional regulation by encouraging children to slow down, focus, and engage mindfully with their environment. We love this observational drawing from one of our Smiley Happy 6 year olds - while drawing these two dinosaurs, he has explored scale, captured distinguishing features, and looked at the dinosaurs from different perspectives.

***Spotlight on INTEROCEPTION*** 'Interoception' can be thought of as a mind-body connection. Having a strong interoceptive sense means having a strong sense of the physical self, and what you need to promote comfort at any given time. Being able to confidently act on your body’s needs makes everything a bit easier... you are likely able to make it to the bathroom before an accident, eat food before you feel light-headed, and stop eating before you feel sick.
We know that individuals who find it challenging to accurately process the body's internal signals may find it more difficult to master skills such as toileting, healthy eating, or emotionally regulation. Our program uses emotion mapping, mindfulness, verbal prompts and visual aids to promote children's interoceptive awareness. In response to our 'My body is feeling...' Interoception Wall, one client (aged 6) has shared her insights into body signals and what they mean for her. We love the details she has captured in the facial expression, and how this also shows her understanding of non-verbal cues. See below for ideas on how you can support this learning at home :)