Blog - PediaStaff

NEW! Issue Number 76: Teaching & Therapy Resources for the Classroom, Clinic and Carryover

September 23, 2021

"Tip or Resource", Newsletter

Please enjoy our issue of Teaching & Therapy Resources for the Classroom, Clinic and Carryover. (Have you missed any of our previous issues? Read them HERE) Please feel free to forward this weekly resource to the parents/guardians, other therapy clinicians or…...

September 23, 2021

24 September 2021, Article, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: Chutes and Ladders, also known as Snakes and Ladders is a fantastic game to use in pediatric therapy of all types. Here are some blog posts we found with great ideas for all disciplines! For Speech: Chutes and Verbs (and…...

September 23, 2021

7 May 2021, Language, Literacy, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

Image Credit Pieces by Polly Blog This is the second modified version of Candyland we have seen since joining Pinterest, but this one seems even more popular than the first. We started brainstorming over here and realize that it is the sheer flexibility…...

September 23, 2021

24 September 2021, Articulation, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Speech Buddies] Nothing says childhood like a good game of Candyland. But what if you could also use great childhood games in speech therapy? Just like the modifications and creative uses of Angry Birds we wrote about last week, classic games can be…...

Turn Taking and Waiting Games

September 23, 2021

24 September 2021, Article, Autism, Down Syndrome, Newsletter, Social

All material Copyright The Down Syndrome Centre Reprinted with the express permission of the The Down Syndrome Centre as originally published on their website. By: Marinet vanVuren Turn-taking is an important social skill to learn. Communication involves listening, waiting and taking turns.…...

September 23, 2021

24 September 2021, Newsletter, OT

[Source: The Playful Otter OTR] I look forward to the changing seasons and the holidays as they roll around each year so that I can pull out some of my special favorites. Kids love them, and it adds festive fun to the therapy sessions. Here are a few of…...

Games That Improve Pencil Grasp

September 23, 2021

24 September 2021, Article, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: The OT Toolbox] Working on a functional pencil grasp with your child or occupational therapy caseload? Need activities to improve pencil grasp that kids WANT to do? These games that improve pencil grasp through fine motor activities are activities that boost the skills…...

September 23, 2021

24 September 2021, Article, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Natalie Snyders Speech-Language Pathologist] One question I am asked a lot is, “What are your favorite games and activities to use with middle school students in speech-language therapy?” Today, I would like to share with you my top 13 favorites. One thing…...

September 23, 2021

Newsletter, Occupationl Therapy, Physical Education, Physical Therapy

[Source: Very Well Family] For your next family game night, try one of these board games for kids (and parents). Many of them will get you up and moving and others teach important lessons about health, fitness, and nutrition. Some do both—and…...

September 23, 2021

Autism, Newsletter

[Source: Variety] Last year while Holly Robinson Peete was promoting her two Hallmark holiday films, she mentioned she wanted to do one featuring someone on the autism spectrum. Now, she has her chance. Peete stars in and executive produces “The Christmas Bond” (working title), a new…...