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Pinterest’s “Greatest Hits” – More Ways to Modify Candyland!

May 9, 2023

12 May 2023, Language, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

Image Credit Pieces by Polly Blog This is the second modified version of Candyland we have seen since joining Pinterest, but this one seems even more popular than the first. We started brainstorming over here and realize that it is the sheer flexibility…...

May 9, 2023

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

[Source: No Time for Flash Cards] Getting kids to learn after school can be hard. Bribery, delayed rewards even punishment seems futile because we want them to WANT to learn. Making it a game or using some novel tools for learning are…...

May 9, 2023

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

[Source: Learning 4 Kids.net] Digging For Dinosaur Fossils Sensory Bin: I previously shared an activity here on How to make Dinosaur Fossils? This is how we played with them! We simply painted white circles onto the back of the dinosaur fossils and…...

May 9, 2023

12 May 2023, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Hands On As We Grow] This simple and fun nature clothespin color matching scavenger hunt is a great activity for outdoor exploring, fine motor practice, and color learning all in one! Making the Nature Color Clothespin Clip Board:. Begin by choosing your…...

Action Motor Memory Game for Kids

May 9, 2023

12 May 2023, Memory, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Your Therapy Source] The Action Memory Game is a fun way for kids to exercise their brain and their body. It is perfect for quick brain breaks at school, home, or during a therapy session and there is no need for…...

May 9, 2023

12 May 2023, Article, Gross Motor Skills, PT

[Source: Pink Oatmeal] It’s May! For many, the weather is warming up and school will be out just around the corner. It’s also a time where there is lots of energy to be burned. Gross motor planning for the month of May…...

May 9, 2023

12 May 2023, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] New research has revealed children’s physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels—but children are still more sedentary during the week. The study, to be published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity…...

May 8, 2023

12 May 2023, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Medical X-Press] For adolescents who may get stuck in negative thought spirals, refocusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction than verbal thoughts, a recent study from Oregon State University found. A short-term distraction can break up the thought spiral,…...

May 8, 2023

12 May 2023, Music Therapy, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] A new pilot study has highlighted the potential of a music therapy technique to help children with severe acquired brain injuries (ABI) meet their walking rehabilitation goals. The first of its kind research project suggests rhythmic auditory stimulation could…...

May 8, 2023

12 May 2023, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[Source: Medical X-Press] It may be surprising to hear that toddlers and preschoolers are the most physically aggressive age demographic. Luckily, they lack coordination and strength, making their attacks less dangerous than those of adults. Overtly hostile behavior tends to diminish with…...