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October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, Fine Motor Skills, Following Directions, Newsletter, Sequencing

[Source: Fantastic Fun and Learning] There’s no doubt we love play dough around here. When the girls asked what else we were going to do with our monster tray after all of the monster activities we’ve been doing lately, I said, “What about play dough?” And this little…...

October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, Article, Newsletter, OT, PT, SLP, Special Education

[Source: Parents Magazine] Every kid deserves to flaunt their best ensemble on Halloween. Get inspired by these adaptive Halloween costumes to buy or DIY, which cater to children with mental and physical disabilities. Check out this Fun List of Ideas on Parents…...

October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, Gross Motor Skills, News, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Raising Dragons] Such a great hopscotch gross motor activity, perfect for Halloween and only takes about 10 minutes to set up! Watch a Video of This Activity in Action on YouTube ...

October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Peachy Speechie via TpT] These activities are designed to be used after reading the adorable book Where’s My Mummy by Carolyn Crimi. My students love this book and we highly recommend it! This is a 3-page downloadable freebie you and your…...

October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, Emotions, Feelings, Newsletter, OT, School Psych, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Learn and Grow Designs blog] I am really excited to share the Glad Monster, Sad Monster Art Lesson I did with my 1st grade classes. O.K., I am always excited to share things with you. The great thing is my…...

October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, Down Syndrome, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: NDSS] Today there are still many misconceptions about Down syndrome and those who have it. This guide dispels some of the common myths about Down syndrome. MYTH: Down syndrome is a rare disorder. TRUTH: Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring…...

Roll A Frankenstein Activity

October 5, 2021

8 October 2021, Newsletter, OT, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Housing a Forest.com] Anyone else love Frankenstein? He has always been one of my favorite Halloween Crafts characters. I couldn’t help but make a simple Halloween game focusing on the big green monster. Its simple to set up and fun to play. Learn…...

15 Of The Best Monster Books For Kids

October 4, 2021

8 October 2021, Literacy, SLP

[Source: Early Learning Ideas] Are you looking for some fun books to use for your monster theme or Halloween theme unit or lesson plans? Here is a list of some of my favorite monster books for kids. Read All About Them on Early Learning Ideas...

October 4, 2021

8 October 2021, Literacy, SLP

[Source: The Applicious Teacher] With October around the corner, thoughts are turning toward spooky characters… monsters, witches, and mummies are all around. Do your kiddos think mummies are monsters who hang out on scary shows? October is a great time to teach…...

October 4, 2021

8 October 2021, Newsletter, OT

[Source Science Daily] A study published in the journal Pharmacological Research describes the existence of a complex built by dopamine and noradrenergic receptors that could be a therapeutic target of potential interest to tackle the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impulsivity. The…...