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Free Winter Snowflakes Printable and Great Ways to Use It!

January 18, 2022

21 January 2022, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, Scissor Skills, Seasonal Tip, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] For years I rarely used a single printable for preschool, but that was back when I had no kids of my own ( aka extra time), had a very high classroom budget, and didn’t really understand how…...

Q-Tip Painted Snowflakes

January 18, 2022

21 January 2022, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] This is a simple winter craft that I have planned for my class of two and three year olds. I often test out my lesson plans on my 4 year old and today when she asked what…...

January 18, 2022

21 January 2022, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] Fake snow is so simple to make and provides a rich sensory experience for kids. This fake snow writing tray is perfect for the winter as kids can practice some of their pre-handwriting skills all while engaging…...

Fluffy Snow Slime!

January 18, 2022

21 January 2022, Newsletter, SPD, Tip or Resource

[Source: Inner Child Fun] This fluffy snow slime became an instant boredom buster in our household. Not only is it quick and easy to make, but it can also be made using just three ingredients! This fluffy snow slime is one of…...

Snowman Bowling

January 18, 2022

21 January 2022, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Teaching Mama] Let’s bring snowmen home with us in this super fun activity. I call it “Snowman Bowling.” Kids will learn colors and numbers through active play! Are you ready? Learn How from Teaching Mama ...

January 18, 2022

21 January 2022, Career Guide, Career Tip, Newsletter

by The PediaStaff Team, copyright 2013-2022 You worked exceptionally hard to get where you are. Now, it’s time to make the most of all of that and land the speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, school psychology or physical therapy job of your…...

January 17, 2022

21 January 2022, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Medical X-Press] There are a number of risks associated with preterm infants born before 32 weeks. One of these is an increased chance of behavioral and attention problems. Previous studies suggest there might be early indicators of problems that develop in…...

January 17, 2022

21 January 2022, News, Newsletter, OT, School Nursing

[Source: Medical X-Press] Parents often stress about their kids’ sugar intake, but it can be hard to know how much is too much—or what to do about it. Glucose—a simple sugar that forms the basis of most carbohydrate-rich food—is the primary source…...

Muscle Activation and AFOs

January 17, 2022

21 January 2022, Article, News of the Week, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] A recent study looked closely at muscle activation and AFOs (ankle foot orthotics). The researchers explored how AFOs affect muscle activity during walking in the lower leg and ankle. Pediatric physical therapists frequently work on gait training with…...

Study: The Value of ‘Guided Play’

January 17, 2022

21 January 2022, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Teaching younger children through ‘guided’ play supports key aspects of their learning and development at least as well – and sometimes better – than the traditional direct instruction they usually receive at school, a new analysis finds. Guided play…...