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Autism Corner: 7 Ways to Help Children with Autism Participate in Giving Thanks

November 16, 2021

19 November 2021, Article, Autism, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Autism Classroom Resources] In this busy time of year, it becomes particularly important to stop and take stock of what we have been given and to give thanks. In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, sometimes it’s difficult to…...

Make a Gratitude Garland

November 16, 2021

19 November 2021, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, Tip or Resource

[Source: Mosswood Connections] Not only is being grateful is a big part of perspective taking it also makes our lives better. It’s hard to feel sorry for ourselves when we realize what we are grateful for. Gratitude Activities for Kids will help…...

Bear Says Thanks Sensory Bin

November 16, 2021

19 November 2021, Newsletter, OT, Sensory, Tip or Resource

[Source: Little Bins for Little Hands] Create a Bear Says Thanks Sensory Bin for the Thanksgiving season! I wanted to explore the meaning of thankful, being thankful, and showing gratitude. A simple and fun way to help him learn about gratitude, thankfulness…...

Book Review: Bear Says Thanks

November 16, 2021

19 November 2021, Book Review, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Kirkus Reviews] In a new companion to Bear Snores On and Bear Wants More (2002, 2003), a lovable bevy of friends come together again for feast and fun. Bear is bored and lonely and decides that a dinner party is the perfect way to gather…...

November 16, 2021

19 November 2021, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Peggy Morehouse. SLP via TPT] This huge 39 page free packet, activity targets vocabulary, categorization, meaning from context and sequencing, Wh Questions, comprehension and more! Board Game with number cards and Movement Pieces Read More About this great free game and…...

OT Corner: Gratitude Activities for OT

November 16, 2021

19 November 2021, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: The OT Toolbox] Gratitude activities and specific ways to teach gratitude is an important part of child development. But gratitude can be a complex and abstract topic for kids. Sometimes, putting together a few hands-on activities can be a helpful way to show children…...

November 16, 2021

19 November 2021, Newsletter, OT, SLP, SpecialEd

[Source: We Are Teachers] It’s easy to get weighed down about everything that goes wrong in life and forget the little things that truly matter. We’re all guilty of taking so much for granted, which is why it’s so important to seize…...

November 16, 2021

Article, Gratitude, Newsletter, Self Confidence, SLP

[Source: Speechy Musings] I added another wonderful freebie to my exclusive email subscriber freebie library and wanted to let you know all know! It’s a 30-day gratitude calendar that includes 1 prompt each day. Some of the prompts are directly related to…...

November 16, 2021

19 November 2021, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Bren Did] Gratitude or thankfulness is a skill that can be learned through repetitive behavior. This free gratitude activity for kids is an easy way to practice thankfulness with your kids. Plus kids love the fun folded paper cootie catchers / fortune tellers.…...

November 16, 2021

19 November 2021, Article, Newsletter, Pediatric School Psych Corner

[Source: Bounceback Parenting] More than saying an automatic ‘thank you’, gratitude is a character strength that supports our most positive life experiences and it’s much more than good manners. When I looked at how to teach gratitude to a child, beyond the…...