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Anti-Racist Resources for Early Childhood Educators

June 30, 2020

2 July 2020, Culture-Multiculturalism, Newsletter, Racism

[Source: No Time for Flashcards] Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that we are in the midst of a significant shift, I hope it’s a significant shift. Black Lives Matter demonstrations have moved from big cities into small…...

Free Fourth of July Mad Libs

June 29, 2020

2 July 2020, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Woo Junior] As promised earlier, here’s another brand new set of mad libs for kids! We know how much you absolutely love these worksheets, so we’re working hard to keep up with demand! These 4th of July mad libs are perfect…...

June 29, 2020

2 July 2020, Article, Newsletter, School Nurse

[Source: Education Week] By Brooke Saias School nurses could be on the front lines this fall as schools shut down by the coronavirus begin to reopen buildings to students. In this first in a series of three videos, two school nurses—one from…...

June 29, 2020

2 July 2020, Article, News, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: PediaStaff understands that this research has sparked much controversy within the deaf community. What do YOU think of this applied technology? Bioengineers have designed a glove-like device that can translate American Sign Language into English speech in real time…...

June 29, 2020

2 July 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Data from Oxford University Press in partnership with Storyathon, the largest story-writing event in Australia, have revealed the influence of COVID-19 on children’s vocabulary, interests and social awareness. More than 20,000 stories were submitted by Australian children aged from…...

June 29, 2020

2 July 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] As coronavirus cases across the nation rise again, advocates say federal efforts to address the unique needs of people with disabilities during the pandemic are needed as much as ever. The U.S. House of Representatives approved a $3 trillion relief bill…...

June 29, 2020

2 July 2020, COVID, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] When her son, Nathan DeKing, was 18 months old, Sarah Pollock took him to the pediatrician for a regular checkup. The doctor asked how many words her son could speak. Two or three, she replied. “He told me that…...

June 26, 2020

"Tip or Resource", COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue number 14 of our special e-letter, “Teaching & Therapy Resources for Homebound Families” (Did you miss our previous issues?| Read them HERE) Each week, this e-mailer features new resources, articles about this bizarre time we are living in, and great…...

June 25, 2020

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June 25, 2020

Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist

Maxwell Benjamin sits in front of a grilled cheese sandwich cut into bite-sized pieces. His mother Susie Wong-Benjamin encourages him to take bites and chew because he prefers softer foods like spaghetti and mashed...