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50 Children’s Books for Teaching Social Skills

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, Newsletter, SLP, Social Skills

[Source: We Are Teachers] Now, more than ever, we must help children learn crucial social and emotional skills so they can become kind citizens and equipped to cope with life’s challenges. Social skills books for kids are a useful tool to help…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Reading Rockets] Understanding autism can begin with stories about a child, sibling, friend, and classmate with autism or Asperger syndrome. This collection includes picture books for elementary age children and their families. For older kids (ages 9-12), browse this list: Middle Grade…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, Newsletter, PT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Brightly] Reading doesn’t have to be a quiet, couch-centered activity. For a little one who is bursting with energy and can barely sit still for a page or two, these ten books are ideal — they practically insist that kiddos get…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, News, Newsletter

[Source: Good Morning America] Mattel’s latest launch of Barbie dolls keeps diversity and inclusion at the forefront. The toymaker has released this year’s new 2022 Barbie Fashionista collection with several new dolls including the first Barbie with behind-the-ear hearing aids, a doll…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] Many young people spend much of their time using digital screens which may reduce their engagement in physical activity. But children have always been sedentary during most of their awake time. This has been shown every time researchers have…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, News, Newsletter

[Source: KSAT] San Antonio 12-year-old Ricky Rodriguez has always had a way with words and will use those skills at a national Scrabble competition in Washington, D.C.. Rodriguez was diagnosed with Autism when he was a toddler. His parents say that has…...

15 Unique Books for Fine Motor Skills

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source 1 + 1 + 1 = 1] Developing a strong grip and hand-eye coordination is so important for a young child. The easier it is for children to control their hands and fingers, the more they can express themselves and learn…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Educate 2 Empower] Here are ten fantastic books to help children understand, manage and overcome anxiety, worry and stress — providing through story, lessons and coping strategies that will stay with them as they grow up, facing the challenges that life…...

May 23, 2022

Article, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source AIS] We love using storybooks as a way to explore children’s thoughts and feelings about stuttering. Not only are storybooks wonderful for developing language and literacy skills, but they also help children connect to their own experiences and serve as a…...

May 23, 2022

27 May 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support] I am asked often by parents where they can buy children’s books for Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and which books they should buy. I found over 60 Sensory Processing Disorder books for kids. I made this…...