September 2024 - PediaStaff

Non-Cognitive Skills: The Hidden Key to Academic Success

September 5, 2024

Source: Science Daily A study has revealed that non-cognitive skills, such as motivation and self-regulation, are as important as intelligence in determining academic success. These skills become increasingly influential throughout a child’s education, with genetic factors playing a significant role. The findings…...

September 5, 2024

News, Newsletter

Source: Science Daily A pen which can transform Braille into English text has been developed. Read more on Science Daily!...

September 5, 2024

News, Newsletter

Source: Science Daily Recognizing spoken words is a split-second competition, and a new study defines how people approach that competition and ultimately recognize words. The researchers identified three main approaches by which people of all ages — including those who use…...

September 5, 2024

News, Newsletter

Source: Science Daily Enhancing prefrontal cortex (PFC) cognitive functions requires identifying suitable exercises that increase cerebral blood flow. A recent study using functional near-infrared spectroscopy found that short-duration, low-intensity physical exercises, except static stretching with monotonous movements, increased oxygenated hemoglobin (oxy-Hb) levels,…...

September 27, 2023

"Tip or Resource", CCC, Newsletter

Please enjoy our newest 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…...

September 27, 2023

29 September 2023, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT

[Source: Homeschool Preschool] Strengthen finger and hand muscles with these pumpkin fine motor activities for preschoolers. They’re perfect for fall! As you begin planning out your preschool pumpkin activities, be sure to leave time in your schedule for strengthening motor skills. These activities…...

Where is the Pumpkin Preposition Song!

September 26, 2023

29 September 2023, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Mr. Elephant via YouTube] Free printables and AAC resources here: BOO!!! Gotcha! Here we find the pumpkin bumping into his Halloweenie friends, teaching us the words we describe relative location… Spatial Prepositions!! Watch the YouTube Video Download the Printables and AAC…...

September 26, 2023

29 September 2023, Newlsetter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Communication Community] One of our seasonal favorites is pumpkin decorating. We enjoy this activity because there are so many options for decorating and we (of course) love to incorporate projects like these into building speech and language. We have included FIVE…...

Literacy Corner: Books About Pumpkins

September 26, 2023

29 September 2023, Book, Newsletter, SLP, Tip or Resource

[Source: Pre-K Pages] Fall is a great time to read about pumpkins. Pumpkins connect with a farm or harvest theme, can connect with Halloween, and can even lead to talking about Thanksgiving. Here are some favorite books about pumpkins to build background…...

Thirty-Five Pumpkin Crafts

September 26, 2023

29 September 2023, Fine Motor Skills, Newsletter, OT, Tip or Resource

[Source: Motherhood on a Dime via Hands On As We Grow] Fall is the perfect season for pumpkin everything! Mix fun and learning with these cute pumpkin crafts for kids! So many fun and easy pumpkin crafts for kids to make! I’ve shared fun pumpkin…...