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Literacy Corner: 20 Autumn-Themed Storybooks Children LOVE!

August 31, 2022

2 September 2022, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Rhythms of Play] Best Fall Books for Kids! Here’s a list of our favorite fall-themed books for toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners to help kids learn about autumn and the fall. Share the season’s beautiful colors and magical secrets with children at home…...

August 31, 2022

2 September 2022, ADLs, Newsletter, OT

[Source: The OT Toolbox] Want to know how to teach kids to blow their nose so kids can blow their stuffy noses on their own? Many times, we see kiddos with booger-y, runny noses that don’t know how to blow their nose.…...

August 30, 2022

2 September 2022, Autism, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Hopebridge] The changing of the seasons provides some ultimate sensory experiences and the transition to autumn is one of our favorites. Pumpkin spice lattes, pecan pie, colorful leaves, fall football and Halloween costumes are just a few of the perks. Children…...

August 30, 2022

2 September 2022, News, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Speech Rocks via Tpt] 30 Fall related category cards: perfect to boost conversation skills, oral expression, vocabulary, thinking, visualizing, turn taking and word finding skills. Use in the therapy room, social groups or in the classroom for centers. Download it HERE…...

Five Fab SLP Freebies for Fall

August 30, 2022

2 September 2022, Articulation, Language, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Digital SLP] Happy fall, everyone! I love summer, but I really am welcoming the cooler, crisper air this year! One of the best parts about fall is that there are so many cute, seasonally themed activities to use in speech…...

SLP Corner: Fall/Tree Articulation Fun!

August 30, 2022

2 September 2022, Articulation, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Putting Words in Your Mouth] I’m loving fall, y’all! Even if it is still in the 90s here in south Louisiana. It doesn’t feel like fall but who cares… because I’m on FALL BREAK (a glorious 4 day weekend). Here’s what I’ve been doing this fall…...

August 30, 2022

2 September 2022, Down Syndrome, News, Newsletter

[Source: Science Daily] Children with Down syndrome prefer food with a crispy, oily mouthfeel and don’t like brittle or gooey foods. But those preferences can lead to a less nutritious diet, according to Washington State University research published in the Journal of…...

August 30, 2022

2 September 2022, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Inspired Treehouse] I love playing with playdough with my kids at home and at school because there are millions of ways to make it new and exciting, just by adding novel objects or presenting it in a different way. I…...

Fall Leaf Sensory Bottle for Preschool

August 30, 2022

2 September 2022, Newsletter, Sensory, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pre-K Pages] Need an easy and fun sensory bottle recipe for your fall theme? Learning about fall can be a lot of fun in the preschool or pre-k classroom, but all that fun can quickly become overstimulating for some children. That’s where…...

August 30, 2022

2 September 2022, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Hands On As We Grow] 7 super simple gross motor activities that are perfect for fall! These physical activities are sure to be winners with your kids this autumn! We like to move around here. I guess that’s what two boys…...