Gross Motor Movement Playlist on Spotify If you have a child or spend time around children, you probably know that they are constantly in motion. Walking, jumping, crawling, sitting, standing, wiggling, reaching – you name it! All of these actions involve the large muscle groups in the arms, legs, and torso, and are known as […]
Ghostbusters Mad Lib Songwriting What part of speech is “running”? Give me a noun! Tell me three pieces of clothing. What is an adjective? Learning the parts of speech and being able to categorize items are important parts of language and academic development. Today, one of our music therapists is sharing a fun, Halloween-themed way […]
/S/ Sound Homework for Speech Therapy Even in the busyness of the school year, it is so important to make time for extra speech practice at home. If your child’s working on their /s/ sound, you’re in luck because we have a Find Your Speech Sound: /S/ Edition activity for you. Download it here! This […]
Fall Gross Motor Activity Fall is here, and with it comes cooler weather, beautiful Fall foliage, and leaf covered yards. Most likely you have been cooped up in your house way too long trying to escape the summer heat and are ready to get moving outside! “Pin the Leaf on the Tree” is the perfect […]
Danny the Dragon Song Coughing, sneezing, and runny noses – oh my! Cold and flu season is coming up, which unfortunately means your child may have a runny or stuffy nose. Learning life skills like using tissues and blowing our noses is difficult! Today, one of our music therapists is sharing a song which outlines […]
Hand Washing Now that kids are back in school, cold and flu season is just around the corner! Hand washing is important year-round, but especially right now. For some kids, this can be a tricky skill to learn, whether it is because they are still learning how to sequence the steps, bilateral coordination is challenging […]
A Back-to-School Song It’s the beginning of the school year, which means your child is likely meeting and interacting with lots of new people! Learning physical boundaries for different circles of people (such as family vs friends vs strangers,) can be a difficult skill to master. Today, one of our music therapists is sharing a […]
Stair Climbing Milestones Kids and stairs are often a nerve-racking combination for parents. A common question our physical therapy team is asked is “How do I help my child safely go up and down the stairs?” While this activity can be scary, it is important to practice so that your child can learn to be […]
Positive Self Talk & Songwriting Activity When the sharpest words wanna cut me down, I’m gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out I am brave I am bruised I am who I’m meant to be This is me These lyrics from The Greatest Showman are a great example of positive self-talk. Kids and adults […]
Object Functions: what are they, why are they important, and activity page Working on object functions is a great way to help children enhance both their receptive and expressive vocabulary skills. While children may be able to name or label several nouns and objects in their environment, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they understand what […]