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35 + Preschool Literacy Ideas That Are Perfect for Summer

June 2, 2021

[Source: Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds] “I’m looking for ways to keep my preschooler interested in the alphabet while he’s at home on summer break.” This was a recent email I got from a dear reader. While I have my own fun preschool literacy…...

June 2, 2021

5 June 2021, Article, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Teaching Mama] Summer is the perfect time to work on gross motor skills outdoors! Today I am sharing a round-up of outdoor gross motor activities for children. Here are 30 fun outdoor gross motor ideas! Visit Teaching Mama To See Them All!! ...

June 2, 2021

5 June 2021, Newsletter, OT, PT

Summer’s almost here… so students will soon be home complaining of boredom and looking for things to do. Now’s the time to plan accordingly! All children need to stay physically active in summertime. If they receive school-based occupational therapy (OT) during the academic year, summer…...

June 2, 2021

5 June 2021, Articulation, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Speech Buddies] Summer is a great time for fun in the sun, splashing in the pool and, articulation? Don’t let the downtime set your child back; encourage them to continue maintaining their target speech sounds with great at-home activities. Even if you’re not…...

June 1, 2021

5 June 2021, News of the Week, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: The Washington Post] One beautiful afternoon last summer, 9-year-old Maki climbed onto a trampoline behind his Northern Virginia home and began screaming like he had been shot. His mother rushed into the yard. Maki, who is diagnosed with high-functioning autism and…...

June 1, 2021

[Source: Crazy Speech World] Well, I say caterpillar, but I have seen this one turn into snakes and butterflies today, so I guess it is a just an activity you can use to cover a variety of creatures This week is all about…...

Egg Carton Dragonfly Craft

June 1, 2021

5 June 2021, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Crafty Morning] Start by cutting up an egg carton so you have 6 cups connected (this is the dragonfly’s body). Have the kids paint it whatever colors they want. We used a light blue, darker blue, and purple. Cut out some…...

Honey Transfer Fine Motor Activity

June 1, 2021

[Source: Still Playing School] Our preschooler asked to learn more about honeybees. Studying a topic that most children are afraid of is a great way to build confidence. This would be great as a spring or summer theme for preschool. When I saw this honeycomb silicone…...

Bug Prepositions Freebie from TpT

June 1, 2021

[Source: Teachers Pay Teachers] Learn and reinforce prepositions (above, below, beside, between) using adorable bug and insect themed cards. Use the cards for drill, memory, a lotto game, or go-fish! Great for Spring or for kids who are fascinated by insects! Prepositions…...

June 1, 2021

5 June 2021, Article, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] Ladybugs, spiders, and worms make for a fun learning experience for kids. Do you know what can make it even more fun and change things up from the same old, same old? How about trying to incorporate yoga into…...