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French Fry Articulation with Popsicle Sticks!

June 13, 2023

16 June 2023, Articulation, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

Image Credit: Speech Room News This one is super popular on Pinterest! It was created by Jenna over at Speech Room News as a variation on other “french fry sight word” and “french fry math” games she saw popping up. I saw…...

End of Year Articulation Craftivity

June 13, 2023

16 June 2023, Articulation, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: A Perfect Blend via TpT] This easy and functional end of the year craft activity can perfectly accompany any spring/summer lesson! Pair it with a popsicle snack for a cool, fun way to end the school year! Download it HERE…...

June 13, 2023

16 June 2023, Handwriting, Newsletter, OT

by Dana Moore, OTR/L There are so many ways to use popsicle sticks for craft projects. But did you also know that they can be great tools for building school-readiness skills? Check out these easy ways to use popsicle sticks to prepare…...

Colorful Popsicle Fine Motor Craft

June 13, 2023

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

[Source: A Dab of Glue] One of the first things my kids think about as soon as the weather warms up is popsicle! So we just couldn’t help but make this fun, colorful popsicle fine motor craft. There is a lot of fine motor work…...

June 13, 2023

16 June 2023, Article, Newsletter, OT, Sensory, SPD, Tip or Resource

By: Lindsey Biel OTR/L & Nancy Peske Article reprinted with the express permission of the authors as it appears on their website. Editor’s Note: This article was written primarily for parents and caregivers of children with Sensory Processing Disorder. We include it here as…...

June 12, 2023

16 June 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily; Image NIH] The pandemic and its aftermath have raised anxiety to new levels. But the roots of anxiety-related conditions, including obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder (OCSD), are still unclear. In a new study, scientists discovered insights into the importance of a…...

June 12, 2023

16 June 2023, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Science Daily; Image by vecstock on Freepik] A new study from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience brings together two schools of thought on the function of the neurotransmitter dopamine: one saying that dopamine provides a learning signal, the other saying that…...

Popsicle Sensory Bottle

June 12, 2023

16 June 2023, Newsletter, OT, Sensory

[Source: Mommy Evolution] Welcome to a refreshing and delightful sensory experience with our Popsicle Sensory Bottle! Inspired by the playful and colorful world of frozen treats, this sensory bottle combines the joy of popsicles with the captivating elements that engage the senses. Get…...

June 12, 2023

16 June 2023, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Activity Tailor] Hooray, it’s almost summer! You’re a hard-working SLP, and you’ve given your all for the past 9+ months of this school year. It’s easy to want to leave it all behind you and run towards summer break, but following these 5…...

June 9, 2023

9 June 2023, Job, Newsletter, PT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 or Apply HERE!! Pediatric Physical Therapist needed to work with an Early Childhood Intervention provider for services to the North Dallas/Richardson areas of Texas. This is a full-time position and applications are currently being…...