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Child Body Weight has Limited Effects on Mood and Behavioral Disorders

January 3, 2023

6 January 2022, News, Newsletter, School Psych

[Source: Science Daily] Childhood body mass index is unlikely to have a big impact on children’s mood or behavioural disorders, according to a study published today in eLife. The results suggest that some previous studies, which have shown a strong link between childhood…...

December 20, 2022

"Tip or Resource", CCC, Newsletter

Please enjoy our newest issue of Teaching & Therapy Resources for the Classroom, Clinic and Carryover. (Have you missed any of our previous issues? Read them HERE) Please feel free to forward this weekly resource to the parents/guardians, other therapy clinicians…...

December 19, 2022

23 December 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Come Together Kids] I know it’s last minute, but this is such a cute little project and a simple way to capture some memories from 2021. Today the kids are each making a little time capsule out of an empty 2…...

December 19, 2022

23 December 2022, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Do you like to start fresh in the new year? Do you set goals for yourself to accomplish during this time of year? Being a school-based therapist is a wonderful job but one of the most difficult aspects…...

The New Years Family Interview

December 19, 2022

23 December 2022, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: This would make a GREAT conversation or handwriting practice carryover activity to recommend to your families while they are on break! [Source: TeachMama] No, this post isn’t about picking strawberries, although with how cold and blustery and miserable it was…...

New Year’s Eve Wishing Wand

December 19, 2022

23 December 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Hands-On Learning with Life Over C’s] How do I Make a New Year’s Crumpled Paper Wand? If you’re ready to get started with this simple preschool craft then all you need is a few simple supplies and the instructions below. Supplies:…...

New Year’s Books for Kids

December 19, 2022

23 December 2022, Literacy, SLP

[Source: Growing Book by Book] Ring in the new year with these books for kids. I can’t think of a better way to start a new year than reading with children. Enjoy these New Year’s Books for Kids. Check out this Awesome…...

New Year’s Bingo on Speaking of Speech

December 19, 2022

23 December 2022, Newsletter, SLP

Speaking of Speech always has Great Thematic Materials for any time of year. Check out their New Year’s Bingo game! New Year’s Bingo on Speaking of Speech...

December 19, 2022

31 December 2010, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

We found this cute activity for the New Year on Education.com. by Ashley West Noise makers are a fun and common way to “ring” in the New Year! However, they often just get tossed in the trash or—even worse—littered in the street,…...

Paper Plate Noise Maker for New Year’s

December 19, 2022

23 December 2022, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Kix Cereal] Shake things up at celebrations with a fun, easy paper plate noisemaker you can personalize for the occasion! Whether it’s a family gathering (complete with all-generation dance party) or the New Year’s countdown, these inexpensive party favors are great…...