All About Me Archives

March 22, 2023

24 March 2023, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: School Time Snippets] Make a lovely spring flower bouquet using yarn! Yarn wrapping is a great way to sneak in fine motor skills for toddlers and preschoolers– though kiddos of all ages will enjoy this easy flower craft. These beautiful yarn…...

Easy Spring Origami Tulips

March 22, 2023

24 March 2023, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source Deborah Kratz via the Pediatric Occupational Therapists Group on FaceBook] Easy spring tulip origami done with members from a mod-severe class. 3 major folds plus 3 optional folds. Origami or other lightweight paper works better than construction paper. Position lightweight paper…...

Spring Showers Following Directions

March 22, 2023

24 March 2023, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Danielle Reed via TpT] A Following Directions Game that targets following simple 1-/2-/3-step directions. You can adjust student levels by stating all or selected directions on each card. Perfect for spring themes or a rainy day! Included are: ~48 directions cards…...

Spring Movement Games

March 22, 2023

24 March 2023, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pre-K Pages] Spring is in the air. It’s time to get outside, soak up the sunshine and get young children moving while learning with these spring movement games. Incorporating outdoor play into learning is a win-win for kids’ health and academic growth.…...

Practice Scissor Skills for Spring

March 22, 2023

24 March 2023, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Grab some scissors, print out this free 3 page packet in black and white and practice scissor skills during Spring time. This scissor skills packet includes a butterfly, ice cream cone and a snail. Children can practice cutting…...

Spring Articulation Ideas!

March 22, 2023

24 March 2023, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Speech Universe] Spring is here!!!! I don’t know what it is about this winter, but I have never been more ready for spring before. I can’t wait for warmer temperatures, the smell of rain and flowers, and some warm sun on…...

March 20, 2023

24 March 2023, Careers, Employers, Newsletter

[Source: Med City News] As healthcare organizations continue to battle major workforce shortages, many are turning to labor from staffing agencies. But before healthcare providers onboard workers sourced from these agencies, they should make sure these laborers are hired as W-2 employees…...

March 20, 2023

24 March 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2009 to 2017 determined that approximately 1 in 44 children ages 3-17 are diagnosed with some form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Research also has established…...

Cause of Leukemia in Trisomy 21

March 20, 2023

Down Syndrome, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] People with a third copy of chromosome 21, known as trisomy 21, are at high risk of developing Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), an aggressive form of blood cancer. Scientists led by the Department of Paediatrics at University Hospital Frankfurt…...

March 20, 2023

24 March 2023, Newsletter

A new study suggests the rise in mental health disorders in children and teens is attributed to a decline over decades in opportunities for them to play, roam and engage in activities independent of direct oversight and control by adults. Although well…...