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Distance Learning Without a Device

Schools around the world are closed indefinitely and as an educator, you're doing everything you can to keep children learning at-home. But with so many children lacking access to reliable...Continue reading

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9 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day's 50th Anniversary

April is Earth Month and this year is super special because April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day!

 

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The Social-Emotional Impact of Distance Learning

The social-emotional impact of distance learning

“Why can’t I play with my friends?”

“What happens if everyone gets the virus?”

“When is the next time we can do something fun?”

“It feels like I’m grounded.”

“I hate...Continue reading

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Making Virtual Occupational Therapy Work

Happy Occupational Therapy Month everyone!
 

In celebration of OT Month, I wanted to offer some information on a...Continue reading

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Fun Writing Activity for Kids at Home: Keep A Journal (or Blog)

Writing a Journal During Challenging Times

Journaling & Free Writing Activities

Unsure of how to keep your student(s) interested in writing while at home? Have them try writing a blog or a journal. Keeping a...Continue reading

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Supporting Distance Learning for Handwriting and Letter Recognition

Supporting Handwriting and Letter Recognition at Home

Around the world, distance learning is quickly becoming the norm as schools and families navigate these unprecedented times. In fact, you might be one of the millions of families and teachers...Continue reading

Teaching Tips, Multisensory Learning

The Benefits of Music Education

March is Music in Our Schools Month® (MIOSM)!  It’s a time for music educators, students and communities to come together to not only...Continue reading

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National Tell A Fairy Tale Day

National Tell a Fairy Tale Day

“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.”  ― Albert Einstein

 

Fairy tales are full...Continue reading

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5 Tips for Teaching Cursive from an OT

5 Tips for Teaching Cursive

Cursive handwriting is taught once students have mastered printing. But did you know that some students who struggle with printing can find cursive easier? This is because students don’t have to...Continue reading

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Happy Valentines Day!

Valentines Day

As Valentine’s Day approaches, visions of hearts in shades of pink and red, chocolate candies, flowers, and Valentine cards fill children’s thoughts. And it is the perfect time of year to include...Continue reading

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