At Ready Rocket Resources, our mission is to help children feel safe in their bodies, proud of who they are, and confident to explore the world around them.
To achieve this, we have created two unique programs: the Ready Rocket Kids Workshop (Therapist Program) and the Ready Rocket School Learning Program (School Edition). Both teach emotional regulation and wellbeing using our evidence-based framework, but they are designed for different environments and professionals.
This guide will help you understand the difference between the two, so you can choose the right program for your needs.
Ready Rocket School Learning Program
Best for: Classroom teachers and school staff
The Ready Rocket School Learning Program is designed for classroom delivery. It helps teachers introduce emotional regulation, wellbeing and self-awareness to whole classes or small groups from Kindergarten to Year 2.
Key Features
- An eight-week program of ready-to-go lesson plans tailored to each year level
- Teacher-friendly resources including The Galaxy Guide to Running My Rocket, classroom slides, visual schedules, printables and an educator manual
- Co-regulation and sensory-based activities that fit naturally into daily routines
- Family feedback forms and take-home activities to support reflection at home
- Neuroaffirming outcome measures and student evaluation tools
- Minimal planning required with all scripts and visuals provided
- Designed for all learners, supporting sensory, movement and relational regulation styles as well as both top-down and bottom-up emotional processing
How It Works
Teachers use this program to create a consistent, inclusive language around emotions and regulation. Lessons are engaging and suitable for groups of all abilities. The focus is on developing lifelong emotional skills rather than behaviour management or therapeutic intervention.
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Ready Rocket Kids Workshop (Therapist Program)
Best for: Occupational therapists, speech pathologists, psychologists and counsellors
The Ready Rocket Kids Workshop is designed for one-to-one or small-group sessions. It provides therapists with a structured, neuroaffirming program to guide children through emotional regulation, goal setting and self-reflection.
Key Features
- A flexible five-session program adaptable for individual or group therapy
- A therapist manual with detailed session outlines and activities
- Story visuals, telehealth backgrounds and printable materials
- Family feedback forms and take-home reflection activities
- A 4.5-hour professional development workshop included in the licence
- Neuroaffirming outcome measures and client feedback tools
- Supports deeper exploration of emotional concepts and multisensory learning experiences
- Encourages family participation and generalisation of skills beyond the therapy setting
How It Works
Therapists can deliver the program in a clinic, school or online. It offers flexibility to adapt the pace and focus based on each child's needs, allowing for more personalised and in-depth emotional learning.
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Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | School Learning Program | Kids Workshop (Therapist Program) |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Teachers and schools | Therapists (OTs, psychologists, counsellors) |
| Setting | Classroom | Clinic, telehealth or small group |
| Structure | 8-week whole-class lessons | 5 x 60-minute therapy sessions but session content can be tailored to the child/ children and extended across a suitable timeframe |
| Approach | Group-based, educational | Individual or small-group therapeutic |
| Depth | Broad emotional education for the classroom environment | Deeper, personalised emotional work |
| Family Involvement | Take-home activities and family feedback | Strong focus on home reflection and family coaching |
| Neuroaffirming Focus | Inclusive and accessible for all learners | Deeply neuroaffirming and sensory-aware |
| Preparation Time | Minimal | Minimal |
When to Use Which
If you are a teacher, the School Learning Program is perfect for introducing emotional regulation and wellbeing concepts across your classroom in a structured, engaging way.
If you are a therapist, the Ready Rocket Kids Workshop is ideal for working one-to-one or in small groups, with more flexibility and opportunities for deeper emotional work and family engagement.
If you work across both school and therapy settings, consider your time, group size and the level of depth you want to achieve when selecting the most suitable option.
Shared Foundations
Both programs are built on the same evidence-informed principles:
- A neuroaffirming approach that recognises every child regulates emotions differently
- Neuroscience-informed content developed by senior paediatric occupational therapists
- A strengths-based philosophy focused on self-understanding rather than fixing behaviour
- Engaging, playful themes that make emotional regulation fun and meaningful for children
- Theory explored in the programs include: Sensory Processing, Attachment, the Natural Stress Response, Neurodiversity and Differences in Emotional Processing, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Shame & Resilience and Growth Mindset
Final Thoughts
Both programs share one purpose: to help children understand and manage their emotions with confidence and compassion.
The School Learning Program is best for schools that want to embed emotional wellbeing across the classroom.
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The Ready Rocket Kids Workshop is best for therapists who want to explore emotional regulation in more depth and support children through multisensory, individualised learning.
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Whichever program you choose, you are investing in resources that value neurodiversity, inclusivity and evidence-based practice.
