Going Past “Good Job” Praise is a simple, yet powerful tool. Behavior-Specific Praise is a form of reinforcement describing desired Behavior that is Specific to the child, through a positive Praise statement. So what is BSP? It is a positive praise statement describing a specific behavior. It’s a way to provide positive attention to appropriate […]
Spring Counting Songs Spring is here, and what better way to celebrate than with songs about animals that we see in the spring? One of our music therapist’s favorite ways to work on basic math concepts is through counting songs! Many well-known children’s songs, such as “5 Green and Speckled Frogs,” incorporate numbers. When paired […]
5 Activities to do with a Dyna Disc One of our favorite pieces of equipment to use in the gym is a dyna disc! This might be an item you have around the house that is part of your exercise equipment, and is an inexpensive tool that helps create big improvements in your child’s therapy […]
I Can’t Do It! “If parents want to give their children a gift, the best thing they can do is to teach their children to love challenges, be intrigued by mistakes, enjoy effort, and keep on learning. That way, their children don’t have to be slaves of praise. They will have a lifelong way to […]
Women’s History Month Did you know that today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day, and for the entire month of March we celebrate Women’s History? This is a time to “recognize, honor, and celebrate the many contributions that women have made throughout history to culture and society… (and) also recognize the struggles of women and […]
Articulation Calendar to Target Speech Sounds at Home Spring is fast approaching, and your kids have been working hard on their speech sounds in therapy! We have created a March articulation calendar that you can use at home with your kid to help maintain and carry over learned articulation skills in speech therapy. The calendar […]
Tips for working on Pre-writing Strokes What are pre-writing strokes? Did you know, the progress of which children learn to draw various lines and shapes is actually fairly predictable? Pre-writing strokes are composed of shapes and lines that make up letters and numbers, and also prepare a child for learning to draw! Before a child […]
Sight Words Song Scavenger Hunt Go! Me! Help! We! See! What do all of these words have in common? They can all be found on the Pre-Primer Dolch Sight Words list, which is commonly taught as part of beginner reading curriculums. Sight words are common words that pop up frequently when reading. Recognizing these words […]
First Words Checklist Does your child have a speech delay? Common first words can help your late talker or toddler with their delayed speech. Below you will find a list of common first words to practice and monitor when your child is at home, school, or in other social settings. Review the list, add other […]
Black History Month WH- Questions Book The month of February is known as Black History Month, a time to remember and shine a light on notable people and events that have impacted the world. Use our printable with your child to learn about seven significant people and practice answering WH- questions! What are WH- questions? […]