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Dinosaur Roll and Move Gross Motor Activity

June 25, 2019

28 June 2019, Emergency Newsletter, Newsletter, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pre-K Pages] When it comes to doing a dinosaur theme in preschool, you just have to expect some extra excitement. You can channel that excitement and turn it into a fun movement activity with this printable that promotes taking turns, movement, and developing…...

June 25, 2019

28 June 2019, News, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Medical X-Press] Many middle school and high school students have short sleep duration, according to research published in the Jan. 26 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Anne G. Wheaton, Ph.D., from the…...

June 25, 2019

28 June 2019

[Source: Hands on As We Grow] Winter is a great time to make some delicious overnight oats or create a fun edible indoor sandbox. But now you’re stuck with all those empty oatmeal containers! Put those empty boxes to good use with a…...

June 24, 2019

24 June 2019, Emergency Newsletter, News, Newsletter, Special Education

[Source: Disability Scoop] Hunched over an iPad, Joe Ballard watched as pixelated storm troopers surrounded a tiny R2-D2. With deft fingers, the 10-year-old boy dragged together what look like small puzzle pieces on the screen. They changed the scenery, the type of…...

June 24, 2019

Emergency Newsletter, News, Newsletter, OT, SLP. 24 June 2019

[Source: Science Daily] When a parent and infant interact, various aspects of their behaviour can synchronise, including their gaze, emotions and heartrate, but little is known about whether their brain activity also synchronises — and what the consequences of this might be.…...

June 24, 2019

Article, EMERGENCY NEWSLETETER, Newsletter, School Nurse

[Source: Phi Delta Kappan] Juaquin has his head down again. Is he asleep (again) or not feeling well (again)? Nevaeh is back after being gone for nearly three weeks at the beginning of the school year. Will she be able to catch…...

June 24, 2019

28 June 2019, Autism, Emergency Newsletter, News, Newsletter

[Source: Disability Scoop] Waiting too long — or not long enough — between pregnancies appears to increase a child’s risk of developing autism, according to a new study led by researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Children conceived…...

June 20, 2019

21 June 2019, Job, Newsletter, SLP

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 PediaStaff has a need for a full-time Speech- Language Pathologist in the Shelton area for the 2019-2020 school year, and we are ready to start interviewing now! The Speech-Language Pathologist will work with…...

June 19, 2019

21 June 2019, Job, Newsletter, OT

Call Today at 866-733-4278 or text us at 662-524-9099 Do you love lakeside living? We are seeking an occupational therapist for a school assignment this coming 2019 – 20 school year near Lower Lake California. * Occupational therapist will begin assignment in the…...

June 19, 2019

21 June 2019, Article, Newsletter, OT

Editor’s Note: Susan Mullins, OTR/L is a returning contractor for PediaStaff. This year, she accepted the opportunity of a lifetime to work in Fairbanks, Alaska. Before she left for her adventure, we asked Susan if she would write an article for us…...