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Planes and Other Flying Machines: A Read Aloud

August 2, 2023

4 August 2023, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Children’s Read Alouds by Brittany] Have fun learning about planes and other machines that fly. Planes and other Flying Machines – Author: Jill McDonald Read and Watch HERE ...

20 Children’s Books About Airplanes

August 2, 2023

4 August 2023, Literacy, Newsletter

[Source: Fun with Mama] Airplanes are fascinating, and they capture our attention from a young age. This list of children’s books about airplanes contains board books and picture books about airplanes, airports, and more. Introduce kids to the process of going on…...

August 2, 2023

4 August 2023, Article, Newsletter, Social Skills

[Source: Social Thinking] by Michelle Garcia Winner I recently gave a full-day training to the entire teaching and specialist staff for the Lafayette School District in California to help them learn how to teach students to relate more effectively in peer-to-peer project-based…...

August 2, 2023

4 August 2023, Article, Bilingualism, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Bilingusitics] I realized last night that I have never had a teacher who looked like me. With 19.5 years of education, there was not one single teacher with eyes and dark hair like mine. Did this impact my academic performance? I…...

Crafts for Kids That Can Fly

August 1, 2023

4 August 2023, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Buggy and Buddy] Crafts are fun to make, but crafts that can fly are even more fun! In this collection you’ll find activities suitable for preschoolers and on up and others that will require some adult assistance (making them a great family activity). You…...

August 1, 2023

4 August 2023, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP

[Source: Teaching Expertise] If your kids are enthralled with airplanes, aerospace, and all things flight, then you’ve come to the right place! These cute airplane crafts and activities are perfect to keep your little ones busy over a long weekend, during the…...

August 1, 2023

4 August 2023, Newsletter, OT, PT, Spring, Tip or Resource

[Source: The OT Toolbox] This week’s occupational therapy theme is all about the butterfly activities. And, these butterfly exercises help with coordination, motor panning, coordination, and add heavy work input. You’ll love the butterfly yoga activities that are fun, motivating, and engaging! Add these…...

Egg Carton Dragonfly Craft

August 1, 2023

4 August 2023, Newsletter, Tip or Resource, 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…...

August 1, 2023

4 August 2023, Bilateral Coordination, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource, Visual Motor Planning

[Source: Your Kids OT] Paper planes appeal to kids (and adults) of all ages. It may be something you did as a child with a grownup helping you to perfect a great flyer. You may not have stopped to think that paper…...

August 1, 2023

4 August 2023, Article, Newsletter, SLP, Stuttering

[Source: ASHA Leader Blog] Back to school season fills children with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. They probably feel excitement to reunite with friends, participate in clubs, sports or other extracurricular activities, and continue learning (even if they refuse to admit…...