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Hot, New Job! Adapted Physical Education Teacher- Monterey, CA

May 28, 2020

29 May 2020, Adapted Physical Education, APE, Job, Newsletter

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 PediaStaff is hiring! School-Based Special Education Teacher, Adapted Physical Education APE for SY 2020/21… For 14 years, our trusted clients have looked to PediaStaff to help them serve special needs children. When…...

May 28, 2020

29 May 2020, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Paper Cutting, Tip or Resource

[Source: No Time For Flashcards] Scissor skills are an essential life skill, but learning and practicing them can be tricky! The best way to start is with plastic scissors and play dough, but once children can cut paper, then it’s time for…...

Summer Fun with Frozen Ice Paints

May 27, 2020

29 May 2020, At Home, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: The Imagination Tree] Make some amazing, vibrant frozen ice paints for summer fun and creativity outdoors! Perfect for combining cool down time and creativity this summer! We are always on the lookout for more fun ways to get creative and especially for activities…...

May 27, 2020

29 May 2020, Newsletter, School Psych, Tip or Resource

Editor’s Note: Thank you to School Psyched on FB for sharing this great list!! [Source Coffee Cups and Crayons via School Psyched] Doing acts of kindness is one of the best activities you can do with your kids.It’s a great way to bond…...

May 27, 2020

29 May 2020, Motor Skills, News, Newsletter, OT, PT

[Source: Science Daily] A recent study among 3- to 7-year-old children showed that children’s motor skills benefited if a child was older and participated in organized sports. Additionally, the study provided information about the importance of temperament traits for motor skills. In…...

May 27, 2020

29 May 2020, Article SLP Corner, Newsletter

[Source: Speech Room News] As speech-language pathologists across the country wrap up the 2019-2020 school year, we’re thinking about what fall may look like for therapy. The CDC continues to share the knowledge that direct contact with droplets is how COVID-19 is…...

PT Corner: 6 Teletherapy Games

May 27, 2020

29 May 2020, Article, Newsletter, PT

[Source: Starfish Therapies] With everything happening virtually now a days therapists have needed to get creative in new ways with keeping their kids involved and engaged. We thought we’d share with you some ideas we’ve found successful for keeping these kids moving,…...

May 27, 2020

29 May 2020, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Kids Activities Blog] I just love Crayola products, they are my favorite when it comes to crayons and colored pencils. And now, I love them even more because crayola just released a set of crayons with 24 different skin tones so…...

May 26, 2020

29 May 2020, Article, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP

[Source: Medical X-Press] The beach offers a wide open playscape where children are fueled by curiosity. Whether at the beach or elsewhere outdoors, it helps to take a moment to see the world through the lens of a child who is discovering…...

May 26, 2020

29 May 2020, Balance, Newsletter, OT, PT, Tip or Resource

Does your child need to practice balance skills? There are many every day activities that help to strengthen children’s overall skills to maintain their balance. When children practice these types of skills all day long it is easier to see improvements. Check…...