This week we are sharing some fun ideas to help your child continue to build upon their occupational therapy skills over the summer. We hope this list of activities and tips helps you to plan some fun and functional time with your child! Play outside Fine motor skills, coordination, social skills, and sensory development can […]
Does your family plan a weekly movie night? Are you looking for creative ways to practice language skills this summer? Movie nights can be more than just about relaxing with the family, they are also a wonderful way to assist in developing language skills. Practicing “Wh” questions before movie night is a great way to […]
Project Play Therapy is hiring for a Lead Speech Language Pathologist to lead our team of school-based SLPs. If you are interested in the position, or know someone who would be a great fit – we would love to hear from you. Candidates should meet the following qualifications: Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders / Speech-Language […]
Coming up with activities over the summer can be hard, but Project Play Therapy is here to help! This week we wanted to share a few ideas with you and help you create fun memories with your child, (while also working on some of their goals). Social Skills This Monday is National Best Friends Day, […]
Late in 2019, Project Play Therapy staff began a process of brainstorming to inform updated core values for our company. Employees all had the opportunity to answer questions and list out what they thought should be the guiding principles for our company, now and in the future. Their answers, key words and phrases ended up […]
I spy something pink….. I spy something round…. What do you spy? We are all in search for a creative and engaging activity to do with our children this summer. Making your own “I Spy” sensory bottles, is a fun activity that can help your child continue working on their therapeutic skills. It’s also easy […]
School is out for the summer, but that does not mean routines need to be out, too! Routines can be hard to keep over this unstructured period of the year, but we are here to help! Visual schedules, sticker boards, and using “first, then” can help keep your routines in place and create consistency over […]
Now that warmer weather is here, it’s important to help protect your child from harmful UV rays. However, that can be easier said than done if your child has sensory needs. Project Play Therapy’s Occupational Therapy Team has 5 tips to help keep your child safe from the sun this summer! Be a role model: […]
Summer is here! While it’s a great time to get outside and enjoy play time – it is also a great time to practice language skills with your child! WH Questions (who, what, when, where, why, – and how) are foundational skills that allow your child to ask about the world around them, and to […]
Project Play Therapy hopes you and your family are staying well, and enjoying celebrating Memorial Day. We hope you take a moment to say a special thank you to the men and women of the armed services who work to keep us all safe every day. If you are looking for a special way to […]