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OT Corner: Bunny Breathing and Other Exercises to Calm and Self-Regulate

July 13, 2020

17 July 2020, Article, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Children (and adults) can start integrating different breathing techniques into their day – at circle time, meal time, and transition time. Bunny breathing or bunny breaths is one type of breathing technique to teach children. Take the time…...

New COVID-19 Resources from NASN

July 13, 2020

17 July 2020, Newsletter, School Nurse, Tip or Resource

[Source: NASN] To support school nurses in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, NASN has released three new resources. The first document, Guidance for Healthcare Personnel on the Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Schools During COVID-19, addresses specific types of PPE and its…...

July 9, 2020

"Tip or Resource", COVID, Newsletter

Welcome to Issue number 16 of our special e-letter, “Teaching & Therapy Resources for Homebound Families” (Did you miss our previous issues?| Read them HERE) Each week, this e-mailer features new resources, articles about this bizarre time we are living in, and…...

Watermelon God’s Eye Weaving Craftivity

July 9, 2020

11 July 2020, Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Red Ted Art] Oh yes! Two of my favorite SUMMER themes collide – a wonderful DIY Watermelon Craft, meets the summer classic Yarn Weaving Project: How to make a God’s Eye! Now we have made God’s Eyes before! We love this nature God’s eye version…...

July 9, 2020

10 July 2020, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: Kids Activities Blog] My daughter and I were reading about frogs and she thought the idea of their sticky tongue was really funny. She ran and found a blow out party favor and showed me how the frog’s tongue pops out…...

July 9, 2020

10 July 2020, Feelings and Emotions, Newsletter, OT, School Psych

[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…...

July 9, 2020

10 July 2020, Article, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Newsletter, SLP

[Source: ASHAsphere] by Tatyana Elleseff Recently I got one of those phone calls that speech-language pathologists often dread. It went something like this: Parent: Hi. I am looking for a speech therapist who uses PROMPT [Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Phonetic Targets]…...

100 Fun DIY Backyard Games

July 9, 2020

23 July 2021, At Home, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

[The Prudent Penny Pincher] Have fun this summer with these DIY backyard games. Most of these DIY projects are super easy and cheap to make so your kids can enjoy unlimited summer fun without breaking the bank. These outdoor game ideas are…...

July 8, 2020

10 July 2020, Article, Gross Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource, UNSCHEDULED

[Source: Your Therapy Source] Gross motor activities that focus on postural control, trunk rotation, bilateral coordination, eye hand coordination,motor planning and balance skills are beneficial when it comes to developing independence with dressing. Here are 5 suggested activities: Play games where the…...

July 8, 2020

10 July 2020, Job, Newsletter, OT

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