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Why is it Important to Teach Children About Body Safety and Boundaries?

May 2, 2023

5 May 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] The statistics reported by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network are sobering: 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 20 boys will experience sexual abuse or sexual assault by the time they reach age 17.The idea that anyone…...

May 2, 2023

5 May 2023, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] A new study investigates where toddlers look when they learn new words. It finds that children with larger vocabularies looked quickly towards objects when learning new words. Meanwhile, children who knew fewer words looked back and forth between objects…...

May 2, 2023

5 May 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Poor air quality could be causing cognitive deficits in babies and toddlers, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new study published today reveals an association between poor air quality in India and impaired cognition…...

May 2, 2023

5 May 2023, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: The New Yorker] Few things are harder to study than human language. The brains of living humans can only be studied indirectly, and language, unlike vision, has no analogue in the animal world. Vision scientists can study sight in monkeys using…...

Picnic Crafts for Preschoolers

May 1, 2023

5 May 2023, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Homeschool Preschool] Are you looking for some fun and easy crafts to do with your preschooler? We’ve got you covered! These picnic crafts for preschoolers are perfect for a sunny day spent outdoors. We’ve got a variety of different crafts for you to…...

May 1, 2023

5 May 2023, BHSM, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: PediaStaff on Pinterest] May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! How are you recognizing and celebrating it in the classroom?? I was going to post one idea per newsletter, but then I realized, “Why not just post the entire board we…...

May 1, 2023

30 April 2021, Better Hearing and Speech Month, Newseltter, SLP

[Source: ASHA] Each May, Better Hearing & Speech Month (BHSM) provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment. For 2021, our theme is “Building a Strong Foundation.” Please continue to check…...

May 1, 2023

5 May 2023, Article, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Kindergarten Connection] Who is ready for summer? Who is ready for watermelon? And fun learning? Make these fun watermelon punching and counting cards during summer for a lovely counting and fine motor activity! These watermelon cards are easy to make. All…...

Montessori Picnic Themed Activities

May 1, 2023

5 May 2023, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Mommy Evolution] Kids learn through pretend play… but sometimes we forget that kids will benefit from learning about events we take for granted – including picnics! Renae from Every Star Is Different put together a wonderful picnic activities themed unit for tots and preschoolers…...

Summer Picnic Speech Freebie

May 1, 2023

5 May 2023, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Crazy Speech World] I have had a productive week, but I have missed blogging! So now I am back with a FREEBIE! I have had this clip art for a while and finally figured out what to do with it! I…...