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SLP Corner: Book Review Through an SLP Lens – ‘Don’t Wake up the Bear’

January 10, 2023

13 January 2023, Article, Language, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: All4MyChild] This book review is reprinted here with the express permission of All4MyChild as it was originally posted on the All4MyChild Blog, December 12, 2011 Title: Don’t Wake up the Bear Author: Majorie Dennis Murray Review by: Meghan G. Graham…...

January 10, 2023

13 January 2023, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Inner Child Fun] Need some ideas for what to do with the kids during Winter? These books, crafts, and activities are perfect for celebrating snow whether you are stuck inside during a blizzard, outdoors playing in the snow, or wishing you had…...

January 10, 2023

13 January 2023, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, Sensory Activity

Here is a fun way to explore ice this winter as a sensory “craftivity” with your kiddos! [Source: First Palette.com] Materials Ice cube tray Small plastic bowls Plastic spoons Food coloring Scissors Sketch paper Craft sticks or disposable ice cream spoons Steps:…...

January 10, 2023

13 January 2023, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Gold Country SLP] Happy New Year! I’m Tracy from Gold Country SLP, with a fabulous freebie for you! Do you have students who need to work on following complex directions? This product is meant for those who need help comprehending temporal,…...

January 10, 2023

13 January 2023, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP, Special Education, Tip or Resource

[Source: Kids Activities.com] This diversity activity for kids first appeared on Kids Activities Blog over 10 years ago as a Martin Luther King Jr Day activity idea. The simplicity of the diversity lesson plan idea has made it a favorite with kids…...

January 10, 2023

13 January 2023, Newsletter, SLP

Editor’s Note: Email Signup Required [Source: Positively Learning] Who’s ready to celebrate the BIG football game? Now your students can cheer on their team with this free literacy activity! Add this as a warm-up to your reading small groups and centers. This football…...

January 10, 2023

13 January 2023, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Not Just Cute] In the muggy heat of the summer of 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the now famous “I Have a Dream” speech. He spoke of his dream for a future where children of all races could walk together and ”not be judged by…...

January 10, 2023

13 January 2023, 6 January 2023, Tip or Resource

Looking for activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year with your kiddos later this month? Check out our Chinese New Year’s Board on Pinterest...

January 10, 2023

13 January 2022, Article, Newsletter, OT, Sensory

[Source: Autism Advocate Parenting Magazine] by Lindsey Biel, M.A., OTR/L Michelle has an exquisite ear for pitch, melody and rhythm. At age eight, she has already performed in violin competitions, can play on her piano a song she hears only once or…...

January 10, 2023

13 January 2023, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Medical X-Press] The ability to adopt another person’s perspective is important for social cognition and, consequently, for human coexistence. But at what point during child development are we able to do this? Dr. Julia Wolf from the Institute for Philosophy II…...