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June 26, 2023

30 June 2023, Newsletter, Tip or Resource, Visual Discrimination

[Source: Woo Junior] We know how much you love our hidden picture pages! They have been the most popular new addition to the WooJr.com website in the last 2 years! Today you get to launch into the warm weather with our summer hidden pictures set.…...

Printable Summer Inspired Sewing Cards

June 26, 2023

30 June 2023, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Kids Activities Blog] A fun set of three little sewing cards your children will love…… all the while being an excellent activity for developing fine motor skills and improving hand-eye coordination and concentration. A quick download, paper punch, thread and a kid-safe needle…...

Summer Letter Sizing Free Printable

June 26, 2023

30 June 2023, Newsletter, Summer, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Want to add some Summer sizzle to your letter sizing practice? You can download this FREE Summer Letter Sizing activity at the end of the post. What Skills are Practiced with this Activity? When students complete this summer…...

June 26, 2023

30 June 2023, Article, Newsletter, Sensory Processing, SPD

[Source: Child Mind Institute] For many kids, summer vacation holds the promise of months of school-free fun. But for children with sensory processing issues, summer can be a challenging time. From the sand on the beach to the fireworks on the Fourth…...

June 26, 2023

30 June 2023, Language, Literacy, Newsletter, Tip or Resource, Vocabulary

Special Thanks to Literacy Speaks for suggesting this week’s Therapy Resource of the Week – Addictive Summer Reading Lists for Kids of All Ages [Source: Make and Takes.com] Want to get your kids addicted to reading all summer? Sometimes it just takes…...

June 26, 2023

30 June 2023, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: The Atlantic] Most schools across the nation have marked the end of another academic year, and it’s time for summer. Time for kids to bolt for the schoolhouse doors for two long months of play, to explore their neighborhoods and discover…...

June 26, 2023

30 June 2023, Article, Newsletter, OT, Summer

By Cara Koscinki MOT, OTR/L SUMMER! It’s here! Most families look forward to summer’s relaxation and lazy days. However, the lack of routine and structure can be the cause of great stress for families of children with special needs. School routines are…...

June 26, 2023

30 June 2023, Newsletter, OT, Sensory, Tip or Resource

[Collected by / Source: Autism Speaks] As the temperature rises and kids head home for the summer, parents begin looking for activities to fill the days. Here are 10 projects that incorporate new textures, colors, smells and sounds that will give your…...

June 26, 2023

26 May 2023, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Jenny Evolution] Summer to me means simple pleasures, which also mean breaks from the heat and enjoying these adorable childrens books about summer. Published in board books, these summer books are perfect for toddlers and younger kids just starting to…...

June 26, 2023

30 June 2023, Newsletter, PT, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop; Image Credit: Max] The creator of the venerable children’s show “Arthur” is developing a new series for preschoolers that features characters with disabilities and is about embracing differences. The animated series “Hop” got the green light this week from…...