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NEW! Issue Number 113: Teaching & Therapy Resources for the Classroom, Clinic and Carryover

June 9, 2022

"Tip or Resource", CCC

Please enjoy our newest issue of Teaching & Therapy Resources for the Classroom, Clinic and Carryover. (Have you missed any of our previous issues? Read them HERE) Please feel free to forward this weekly resource to the parents/guardians, other therapy clinicians…...

OT/PT Corner: A Multi-Tasking Activity

June 9, 2022

10 June 2022, Balance, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, PT, Visual Motor

by Stacy Menz, DPT, Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist One of our OT’s was so excited last week to show us the new activity she was doing with a few of her kiddos. She had just started it so she hasn’t had…...

Fun at Home: DIY Chalk Spray Paint

June 9, 2022

10 June 2022, Hand Strengthening, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Imagination Tree] Make some DIY chalk spray paint for some outdoor art and creativity with a fun twist this summer! Such a simple recipe using just three ingredients for hours of playful, creative fun! Read the Rest of this Blog…...

June 9, 2022

10 June 2022, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, Sensory Activity, Tip or Resource

[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: Put primary colors of food coloring (red, blue, yellow) into separate containers. Prepare your ice cube tray.…...

Ice Cream Articulation Homework on TpT

June 9, 2022

10 June 2022, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pamela SLP on TpT] Printable articulation homework pages. Packet includes the following sounds: L, S/Z, SH, CH, TH, S-blends, L-blends, vocalic R, CVC words, and a bank page you can individualize. Header includes a space to indicate the level for practice…...

June 6, 2022

10 Jne 2022, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Speech Spr0uts] Whether you are wrapping up the school year or planning your summer speech therapy sessions, I’ve gathered some terrific recommendations for summertime speech therapy activities for you. How about exploring the blue ocean, camping out, catching a few bugs,…...

Pool Noodle Fine Motor Balance Tray

June 6, 2022

10 June 2022, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Article and Image Source: Hands on As We Grow] With summer just around the corner, this pool noodle fine motor balance tray will have your little one eager and excited to participate while developing and strengthening their basic fine motor skills. I…...

9 Toys That Keep Kids Learning

June 6, 2022

10 June 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: The New York Times] By Courtney Schley What can you do to help your kids play happily this summer while still learning and building skills? Educational researchers have documented the phenomenon known as summer slide, in which many students lose learning skills during…...

June 6, 2022

26 May 2023, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Jenny Evolution] Summer to me means simple pleasures, which also mean breaks from the heat and enjoying these adorable childrens books about summer. Published in board books, these summer books are perfect for toddlers and younger kids just starting to…...

June 6, 2022

10 June 2022, Newsletter, OT, Sensory, Tip or Resource

[Collected by / Source: Autism Speaks] As the temperature rises and kids head home for the summer, parents begin looking for activities to fill the days. Here are 10 projects that incorporate new textures, colors, smells and sounds that will give your…...