Communicate
Listening · Sharing ideas · Expressing needs
✦ THE KINDY OT PRESENTS · AGES 3–5
Mission Possible
Different strengths. One extraordinary team.
Every child has something valuable to contribute. Mission Possible transforms cooperation, communication and problem-solving into an imaginative journey to Mystery Mountain. With Scout as their guide, children share ideas, negotiate roles, adapt plans and discover the power of working together — while educators observe a registered occupational therapist model inclusive strategies that make meaningful group participation possible for more children.
Play-based children’s incursion · Live OT modelling · Educator professional learning
Meet Scout! ✦Mystery Mountain is calling!
Scout has an exciting challenge for the children: the route to Mystery Mountain is a mystery, the supplies need sorting and the adventure will take more than one explorer. Children become Scout’s teamwork crew, bringing different ideas and strengths to the mission as they work towards a shared goal. Along the way, they discover that listening, asking for help, negotiating choices and finding new approaches are all part of being a great teammate.
WHAT CHILDREN EXPERIENCEDifferent strengths.
Different strengths.
One extraordinary mission.
COMMUNICATION, TEAMWORK AND PARTICIPATION THROUGH PURPOSEFUL PLAY
Organise
Planning together · Sequencing · Shared responsibility
Problem-solve
Flexible thinking · Negotiation · Persistence
Contribute
Cooperation · Self-advocacy · Belonging
Children experience shared challenges with many possible approaches. Every explorer can make a meaningful contribution, with teamwork valued over being the quickest or getting everything right.
THE LEARNING BEHIND THE PLAY
More than a teamwork game.
Mission Possible helps children practise the social, cognitive and organisational skills that support successful participation in everyday group experiences. From communicating ideas and listening to peers to adapting plans and contributing to shared goals, children build confidence as cooperative problem-solvers. The goal is not for everyone to take on the same role — it is for each child to find meaningful ways to participate, contribute and belong.
Cooperative play & peer connectionCommunication & shared decision-makingPlanning & organisationFlexible problem-solvingSelf-advocacy & confidenceInclusive teamwork & belonging
MORE THAN AN INCURSIONPlayful for children.
Playful for children.
Empowering for educators.
Educators do more than observe an engaging incursion. They observe a registered occupational therapist model ways to scaffold cooperative play, support communication, adapt group tasks and create meaningful roles for children with different strengths and support needs — then receive resources to extend inclusive teamwork opportunities throughout the kindergarten day.
Observe strategies in action
Live OT modelling of accessible communication, visual scaffolds, task grading, supported turn-taking and flexible group roles.
Deepen your understanding
A 20-minute OT-led professional learning video connecting cooperative play, participation and inclusive group problem-solving to everyday kindergarten practice.
Keep the learning going
An educator toolkit, observation prompts, printable visuals, extension ideas and family information to support ongoing opportunities for collaboration.
AT A GLANCE
Designed for your kindy day.
✿ Children aged 3–5✿ Group-based, at your centre✿ Collaborative, inclusive group participation✿ OT-led live educator modelling
Session duration, group arrangements, travel and pricing will be confirmed as the booking offer is finalised.
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Learning that fits everyday practice.
Connects with connectedness, communication, active learning, social and emotional learning and inclusive participation. Educator resources support planning against the QKLG and EYLF.
Centres should assess any proposed Kindy Uplift expenditure against their approved plan and current funding guidance.
Every explorer brings something to the team.
Enquire about bringing Mission Possible to your kindergarten, or explore the other adventures in The Kindy OT collection.