Monthly Archive
[Source:  Magical Childhood] I happened upon a pretty incredible video that you have to see to believe today — a beluga whale playing fetch! Now if that doesn’t make you smile, I don’t know what will.  I had to share it, and…...
[Source:  Almooon, photo credit: Rachel Coyne/Unsplash] A company hopes to analyze her to help identify children with autism. A single lock of hair may be all it takes to determine whether a child likely has autism. The Food and Drug Administration has…...
January 25, 2022
[Source: Medical X-Press] A technique that uses ultrasound images to determine the depth and shape of the hip socket can accurately predict which infants with hip dysplasia will develop normal hip structure and which remain dysplastic, according to a study in Radiology. Researchers…...
[Source: Preschool Powol Packets] Did you know that an active learning, full-body preschool activity also prepares your child to read? See how this fun winter-themed arctic animal preschool activity also counts as a reading lesson below!  I just took an online course…...
January 25, 2022
[Source: Ed Surge] Between school closures, learning loss, intensified educator burnout, widespread staff shortages and increased stressors at home, it’s been hard not to focus on the negatives in education this year. In fact, it’s human nature to get caught up in…...
[Source:  Ed Surge] This article is part of the guide Survival Mode: Educators Reflect on a Tough 2021 and Brace for the Future. There was a time when I would work myself to death. All day, every day. There was a time when…...
January 25, 2022
[Source:  Fantastic Fun and Learning] We don’t have snow, but we like to pretend we do in as many ways as possible. This simple penguin sensory play salt tray was so easy to put together, and the kids loved making it “snow”…...
[Source:  The Budget SLP] I am adamant about extending thematic units for three weeks to a month when working with language groups. Students need time to learn the vocabulary, language concepts, and might even be able to retell the story with some…...
[Source: Doyle Speech Works via TpT] Enjoy these 24 adorable polar bear / winter themed riddles for inferencing! Download them HERE from TpT...
[Source: I Heart Crafty Things] Valentine’s Day seems to be in full force in the blogosphere, but we picked up a penguin book on our last trip at the library so I wanted to make one last winter animal craft for the year. We…...