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January 25, 2022

28 January 2022, Newsletter, OT, Sensory

[Source: Fantastic Fun and Learning] We don’t have snow, but we like to pretend we do in as many ways as possible. This simple penguin sensory play salt tray was so easy to put together, and the kids loved making it “snow”…...

January 25, 2022

28 January 2022, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Budget SLP] I am adamant about extending thematic units for three weeks to a month when working with language groups. Students need time to learn the vocabulary, language concepts, and might even be able to retell the story with some…...

Polar Bear Inferences Freebie

January 24, 2022

28 January 2022, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Doyle Speech Works via TpT] Enjoy these 24 adorable polar bear / winter themed riddles for inferencing! Download them HERE from TpT...

Paper Plate Penguin Craft for Kids

January 24, 2022

28 January 2022, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Winter Crafts

[Source: I Heart Crafty Things] Valentine’s Day seems to be in full force in the blogosphere, but we picked up a penguin book on our last trip at the library so I wanted to make one last winter animal craft for the year. We…...

January 24, 2022

Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: The OT Toolbox] We are continuing with our Polar Bear Theme with all kinds of play ideas. Check out the polar bear gross motor activities listed here and challenge kids to move, and develop coordination, balance, direction changes, movement patterns, core…...

Polar Bear Fine Motor Activity Game

January 24, 2022

28 January 2022, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] We are back again today with the popular Flip and Fill freebies! Today’s free printable is a polar bear fine motor activity game. You can get your copy at the bottom of the post. Read This Article and…...

January 24, 2022

28January 2022, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Speechie Adventures] Check out this wonderful compilation blog post with a great list of Polar Bear themed speech therapy ideas! Links include Virtual Field Trips, Digital Books, TpT, a language unit, and songs on YouTube Check out the blog post on…...

Picture Books About Polar Bears

January 24, 2022

28 January 2022, Literacy, SLP

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] Polar bears are such fascinating animals. They are huge and sensitive, incredible swimmers, and adept hunters. In the winter months, we usually learn about polar bears in my preschool classroom, and over the years, I’ve gathered some…...

Books About Penguins

January 24, 2022

8 January 2021, Book, Newsletter, SLP, Winter

[Source: Pre-K Pages] Penguins seem to be a favorite for preschoolers. Children enjoy seeing them and learning about them. The books on this list would be a great addition to your classroom library for a winter theme, penguin and bird theme, or just for…...

Penguin Water Bottle Craft

January 24, 2022

28 January 2022, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

Hugely popular with our Instagram followers. How adorable is this? Fine motor grasping, cutting and gluing. For speech, every successful production gets a cotton ball!! Seen on Pinterest. Pinned on our Winter board on Pinterest. Original post is gone but it…...