Learning to be yourself and not hide who you are is an important part of growing up (and, unfortunately, something many of us still struggle with as adults). The creative arts are a great way for kids to explore who they are and express themselves freely. And the stories and characters in books can provide …
Learning to be yourself and not hide who you are is an important part of growing up (and, unfortunately, something many of us still struggle with as adults). The creative arts are a great way for kids to explore who they are and express themselves freely. And the stories and characters in books can provide …
Blog posts for SLPs and educators. Discover speech therapy ideas, activities, and more.
Most of our meetings here at BGCA start with icebreaker or community building activities, because we are YOUTH! DEVELOPMENT! PROFESSIONALS! :) Last week, my colleague Danielle Narcisse started a de…
Blog posts for SLPs and educators. Discover speech therapy ideas, activities, and more.
Are you looking for ways to tackle life skills with your students? Do you want to incorporate information from the community? Try receipts
These research-based vocabulary instruction tips & free printable will help you focus on what's most important in your language sessions!
The concepts & theories behind Systems Therapy and techniques to try out.
Grab 20+ free pencil control worksheets and target this fine motor and visual motor skill that improves handwriting legibility and precision.
Crystal Bridges’ Creative Connections: Art and Alzheimer’s Program piloted in January, 2013 as a collaboration […]
12 Physical Therapy Documentation phrases for assessments and objective statements. Check out these PT documentation phrases to write notes faster.
Getting creative with speech therapy activities is important, but how can we make it fun and functional? Let's talk about it!
Here's a fun way to capture your child's best ideas - in a light bulb frame! We've got a blank version for drawings and doodles and a lined version for passionate words...
We love trying out different therapies in our classroom to see which ones benefit our students the most. And one of the most successful ones is art therapy. What is Art Therapy? Art therapy encourages the individual to express themselves through painting, drawing, or modelling. What Are the Benefits? There are so many benefits from
Help kids learn impulse control skills using these practical strategies to support development of executive functioning.
Exit slips for speech therapy provide an easy way to implement evidence-based practice for mixed groups daily! Try out a FREE set here!
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
Vacation is over for me, so it's back to blogging! Today I'd like to welcome Chanda of Pink Oatmeal for another installment of In My Therapy Bag! Chanda is a pediatric physical therapist, with an almost one year old son, and she regularly blogs about activities for infants and toddlers, as well as her thoughts on baby equipment from a physical therapist's perspective. Today she was kind enough to stop by and share a must-have item in her therapy bag. What’s In My Therapy Bag? There’s a lot of stuff in my therapy bag! However, the one thing that never leaves my therapy bag is my sidewalk chalk. As a physical therapist that works in the school systems I travel in between different buildings. This means that I don’t have a physical therapy room. Sometimes I can use an OT room; sometimes I can use the hallway or a gym. Then there are the times where there isn’t enough space to work at all! As a physical therapist, I often work on large motor skills which means my kids need to MOVE. Small spaces just don't do it for me. Getting outside is usually my best option. That’s when my sidewalk chalk comes in so handy. I can create an entire therapy room outside. I can use my chalk to make a room from my youngest to oldest kids! My favorite things to do with my sidewalk chalk include: Balance Beams Ladders Hopscotch Starting Lines and Finish Lines Stepping Stones or Lily Pads Obstacle Courses Kids Choice There’s nothing better than the ability to bring your therapy room outdoors with something as simple as sidewalk chalk. It's a fabulous way to create "therapy spaces" for the individual child and the kids have a great time helping me create the space. Don't forget your sidewalk chalk in your therapy bag! Connect with Chanda at Pink Oatmeal for more ideas! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pinkoatmeal Twitter: http://twitter.com/pinkoatmeal Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/pinkoatmeal Instagram: http://instagram.com/pinkoatmealblog Have an item in your therapy bag that you'd like to share? I'd love for you to share it in an upcoming post! Just send me an email, AbbyPediatricOT {at} gmail {dot} com for more information. Open to all therapists! You don't have to be a blogger to participate!
These theraputty exercises are fun and engaging ways to build pinch and grip strength in the hands using therapy putty.
Do you know what word finding is? Do you know what to do when a student has word finding difficulties? This blog post lays it all out for you
"The healthiest form of projection is art" ~ Fritz Perls Here is a popular internet list of art therapy activities originally posted up in 2011 by the Nursing School Blog. I have since taken over the list and I consistently research current links that reflect the most inspiring art therapy...
March is my favorite month for so many reasons: Daylight Savings Time, spring, my birthday, St. Patrick’s Day, and college basketball! The big tournament is starting and it’s the perfect time to bust out some basketball themed materials! *This post contains Amazon Affiliate links* Let’s talk about some fun crafts! I know I’ve said this ... Read More about Basketball Theme In Speech Therapy
Asking a child to talk about a problem, explain their behavior, or come up with solutions when they feel disconnected or upset is often ineffective. Art provides an accessible, nonverbal alternative when words don’t work.In this article, you will learn 5 art therapy-inspired activities for calming behaviors and building resilience. You will also gain important best-practice tips for using art for social-emotional growth. No artistic skill or special supplies are necessary. This is a guest blog p
I guess you saw these funny t-shirts, posters, aprons, or cross-stitch kits that say '…. because murder is wrong.' Crafters often joke about their hobbies and how they help them maintain mental sanity in a busy life. Some people choose gardening, others cooking. I use embroidery as a therapy to cope with stress and anxiety
Using a deck of cards for speech therapy is great because they are an easy material to carry around. Also, many different ways to use in treatment.
The occupational therapists I work with frequently encourage kids to work on a vertical surface and here's why...
Learn effective counseling termination activities with children. Explore 23 interventions to say goodbye, reflect on progress, and plan for success.
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These sound loaded newspapers are perfect articulation carryover activities! Great for both articulation and language practice!
Don’t let OT Month pass without celebrating! Here are fun ideas on how to celebrate occupational therapy in April—and year round :-)
Most young children can not sit still for long periods of time and quite frankly neither can I. Our brains are incredible organs, but they are limited in how much they can stay focused and motivated. We need movement to create more oxygen and blood flow to the brain for it to function optimally. Studies […]
Use this free SLP handout as a helpful tool for explaining language therapy and the components of language evaluations to others!
