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SLP Corner: What Does the Study of Domesticated Birds Tell us About the Evolution of Human Language?

May 10, 2022

13 May 2022, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Science Daily] Language is one of the most notable abilities humans have. It allows us to express complex meanings and transmit knowledge from generation to generation. An important question in human biology is how this ability ended up being developed, and…...

45 Bird Games and Activities for Kids

May 10, 2022

13 May 2022, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Kidactivities.net] If you are looking for some fun bird games and activities for kids, look no further. Here you will find an extensive list of bird-themed activities. Below are many ideas to add to a Spring, Winter, Nature, Earth Day, and BIRD THEME. It…...

May 10, 2022

13 May 2022, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Living Montessori Now] Birds make a perfect spring theme, but you can have a bird unit or mini-unit at any time of the year. And bird sounds are fun for both children and adults to identify. If you have a bird…...

May 10, 2022

13 May 2022, Literacy, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Growing Book by Book] Cardinals, robins, blue jays…the list goes on and on. Hang a bird feeder near the window and you are pretty much guaranteed to attract these animals to observe. Now, grab some bird books for kids and take…...

Bird Themed I Spy Game Printable

May 9, 2022

13 May 2022, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource, Visual Discrimination

[Source: And Next Comes L] From penguins to flamingoes to regular old birds, this free printable bird themed I Spy game for kids is perfect for any kid who likes birds. It’s bright and colorful with lots of different birds to search…...

Sensory Nest Building

May 9, 2022

13 May 2022, Newsletter, Sensory Processing, Tip or Resource

[Source: Best Toys 4 Toddlers] We’re huge fans of using pasta for sensory play. We’re also working on our preschool bird unit. We combined to two and made nests out of cooked pasta! I presented my preschooler E with a tray of cooked linguine noodles which…...

Bird Seed Sweep Fine Motor Activity

May 9, 2022

Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Little Pine Learners] Here is a great activity that’s fun for any season and perfect for little bird lovers! This activity will give children the opportunity to work on hand-eye coordination, pencil grip, and other fine motor skills. You just need a…...

Free Realistic Birds Lacing Cards

May 9, 2022

13 May 2022, Fine Motor Skillls, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Teachers Pay Teachers] FREE – Montessori inspired lacing cards with realistic birds. These are great for a bird theme or unit study in any preschool or kindergarten classroom. Have fun with these colorful birds lacing cards and work on fine motor…...

May 9, 2022

13 May 2022, News, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Scanlon Speech Therapy] Looking for a great hands-on activity to develop your child’s vocabulary? Then, you’re in luck! Every spring, I make bird feeders with my preschool aged clients. They LOVE it and I LOVE it too! Making bird feeders gives…...

May 9, 2022

13 May 2022, News, Newsletter

[Source: Medical X-Press] New research being presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands (4–7 May), has found that toddlers eat more vegetables if they are rewarded for trying them. Healthy eating habits can lower the risk…...