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New Study Identifies a Limit on the Range of Vocalizations that Support Infant Cognition

March 16, 2021

19 March 2021, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] A new study by Northwestern University researchers finds that although human and non-human primate vocalizations facilitate core cognitive processes in very young human infants, birdsong does not. Northwestern scientists in the departments of psychology at Weinberg College of Arts…...

March 16, 2021

19 March 2021, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] An increasing number of American schoolchildren are receiving special education services and nearly all of them spend at least some of their day in class with their typically-developing peers. New data from the U.S. Department of Education shows that…...

SLP Corner: 25 Spring Picture Books!

March 16, 2021

19 March 2021, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time for Flash Cards] My crocuses are up which means one thing. Spring is on its way! I thought I would gather some of the Spring books I will be sharing with my students as well as other favorites that…...

Earth Day Preposition Freebie – No Prep

March 16, 2021

19 March 2021, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Teachers Pay Teachers, Breanna Alor, CCC-SLP] Looking for a fun no prep activity that targets following 1-step directions and prepositions? This Earth Day activity targets just that. This is a simple, no prep, black and white packet. Simply print the worksheets…...

March 16, 2021

19 March 2021, Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] 1. Earth Day Crafts: Create collages out of recycled materials. The children can cut up recycled cardboard or magazines to create a collage. Perhaps think of a theme such as healthy foods or exercise. Maybe write the child’s…...

Easter Fine Motor Activities

March 16, 2021

1 April 2022, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pre-K Pages] This Easter-themed cutting skills tray will provide your kids with plenty of fine motor practice. These activities will help your kids build fine motor skills in fun and playful ways, so they won’t even know they’re learning. Try this fine…...

March 15, 2021

19 March 2021, Newsletter, OT, PT, School Psych, SLP, Tip or Resource

Lots of great therapy ideas spring forth during April. Check out our Spring, Easter and Earth Day Pinterest boards for a huge number of activities to do in the therapy room throughout the month! Visit our Spring Themed Therapy Activities Board…...

March 15, 2021

19 March 2021, Newsletter, Spring, Tip or Resource

Thanks to Donna Freeman at Yoga In My School.com for this terrific video that presents a mindful listening game which promotes conscious awareness of sounds, improves listening skills and is ideal for the Easter season. Using a variety of commonly found items…...

March 15, 2021

19 April 2019, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Minds In Bloom] Would you rather….Have flowers growing out of the top of your head, or…Have butterflies constantly flying in a circle around your head? Would you rather….Have a magic Easter Basket that produces ten chocolate eggs each morning, or…Have a bunny…...

March 15, 2021

19 March 2021, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Passion for Savings.com] If you are looking for a fun way way to dye Easter Eggs here’s How to Dye Easter Eggs with Cool Whip! This is a fun way to get the kids involved and a twist on a classic…...