VocaConnect

VocaConnect: Program & Handbook

Planting the Roots of Success

A Comprehensive Activity Handbook for Pediatric Therapists: Vocational and Social Skills Activities for Grades K-12

Elevate your therapeutic practice with VocaConnect—an expertly designed collection of structured, ready-to-use activities that build real-world vocational and social skills. Featuring over 40 activities organized by age group and skill level, VocaConnect serves as both a comprehensive program and a flexible resource guide. Created for pediatric OTs and SLPs, it also supports teachers and staff in promoting meaningful, skill-based learning. By reducing prep time and aligning goals seamlessly, VocaConnect empowers providers to focus on what matters most—helping learners thrive.

Designed for school-based use but easily adaptable for private practice, clinics, ABA centers, or other therapeutic environments — VocaConnect empowers providers to deliver meaningful, real-world skill-building experiences anywhere.
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Your purchase includes the complete VocaConnect packet, featuring over 40 ready-to-use activities organized by age group for easy navigation. Each activity features warm-ups, targeted skills, materials needed, and step-by-step guidance to keep sessions functional and engaging. You’ll also receive a separate materials handout with editable templates and ready-to-print items, making prep time simple and stress-free!

Plus, 7-day-a-week support is included, so you’ll always have help when you need it!
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Skill Sets by Age Group

Ages 5–7 (Grades K-2) | Planting the Seed

Vocational: Small tasks, following directions, teamwork
Social: Expression, manners, sharing & taking turns

Hands-on, playful activities introduce basic responsibilities and cooperation. Children practice simple tasks like role-playing small jobs, sorting, organizing, and expressing feelings, while learning sharing, turn-taking, and polite communication.

Ages 8–10 (Grades 3-5) | Sprouting and Rooting

Vocational: Simple schedules, problem-solving, organizing materials
Social: Clear communication, collaboration, empathy

Structured, interactive activities build problem-solving, teamwork, and time management. Kids participate in collaborative projects, practice empathy, complete mini “jobs,” and engage in creative challenges that strengthen communication and planning skills.

Ages 11–13 (Grades 6-8) | Watering to Grow Taller and Stronger

Vocational: Goal setting, organization, basic financial skills
Social: Assertiveness, conflict management, teamwork

Activities focus on independence, organization, and early career skills. Students plan projects, manage tasks, learn financial basics, practice workplace behaviors, and strengthen communication, negotiation, and collaboration with peers.

Ages 14–18 (Grades 9-12) | Blooming with Purpose

Vocational: Career exploration, advanced time management, independent problem-solving
Social: Interpersonal communication, leadership, networking

Real-world, advanced activities prepare teens for career and life readiness. They explore careers, practice interviews and professional etiquette, manage projects, and develop leadership, networking, and interpersonal problem-solving skills.

*Lists of materials, upgrades, downgrades, recommended location/number of students, and modifications are included with each activity. A full modifiable materials list with printable templates is also included with each purchase of the VocaConnect handbook. All activities can be adapted for any number of students and for students with varying needs/abilities.

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Enhance Pediatric Therapy Skills

VocaConnect transforms everyday moments into meaningful opportunities for growth. By blending functional activities with evidence-based strategies, it helps children build independence, communication, and confidence—making skill development engaging and achievable for every learner.

Effective Therapy Solutions

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Ready-Made Interventions

Gain access to 40+ individualized activities to meet each child’s unique developmental needs. All activities may be adapted to meet each child's developmental level and to serve both individual and group therapy sessions. 

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Interactive Skill-Building

Engage children in fun, hands-on activities that promote vocational, social, and cognitive growth.

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Comprehensive Progress Reports

Provide detailed insights into each youth's progress with easy-to-understand performance metrics and pre and post-data collection sheets.

Therapist Endorsements

Therapist Testimonials Speak Volumes

100% of therapists report that VocaConnect's resources have transformed therapy sessions and cut prep time in half.
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"As an SLP, this program and materials list helped me to provide meaningful vocational and social support to a population I was unfamiliar with! I'm able to easily integrate IEP goals to these tasks and upgrade/downgrade the skills when appropriate for my students' needs."

-Kristina Leuzzi, MA, CCC-SLP (5 years of experience)

"VocaConnect has transformed how my students engage in real-world skills. The activities are practical, hands-on, and immediately usable. It’s an invaluable resource for any school looking to support students’ social and vocational growth!"

-Stephanie Klotz, OTD, OTR/L (2 years of experience)

"VocaConnect meets the diverse needs of my learners while staying flexible and easy to adapt. The activities make prep so much easier, keep kids engaged during SLP sessions, and seamlessly integrate IEP goals into real-life scenarios!"

-Gabby Chacko, MA, CCC-SLP (1 year of experience)

"VocaConnect has been a game-changer in my practice as an OT at an ABA clinic. I use it as a resource guide, but I may use it as a program at some point and implement all the activities outlined for the population I work with. The guides are practical, insightful, and tailored to the needs of children. I love having ready-made treatment plans with little prep time. Truly an invaluable tool for pediatric therapists!"

-Nia Patel, MSOT, OTR/L (4 years of experience)

"As a new OT in the school-based setting, I use VocaConnect as a structured program, using all the activities for my grades K-2 and 3-5 kiddos. It has made my day-to-day sessions so much easier to prep for. The activities are also super engaging and truly emphasize skills required for real-world scenarios while working on each child's IEP goal. I collab with teachers too and work with them in reinforcing concepts in the classroom."

-Jenna Carter, MSOT, OTR/L (2025 New Graduate)

"VocaConnect is truly a valuable resource guide that includes occupation-based activities. I used to focus on skill-specific activities, but now, I am able to implement activities that are super engaging for both myself and my patients. Also, it used to take me 30 minutes to an hour to prep for my sessions. Now, it takes me no more than 10 minutes if I decide to implement a VocaConnect activity!"

-Nicole DiTroia, MSOT, OTR/L (4 years of experience)

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