by Enrichment Therapies | Dec 20, 2024 | Play, Resources, School Aged Activities, Toddler/Pre-K Activities
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For many people, that means lots of family time spent in a car or on a plane. All of this free time can be great for helping your child improve their speech, language, reading, writing, or other academic skills. Here are some...
by Enrichment Therapies | Dec 12, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Feeding & Swallowing, Play
The holiday season is an ideal time to explore food play, especially for children who may face challenges with eating. Engaging in fun, sensory-based activities can help improve their comfort and skills around food. Here are five ways to incorporate food play during...
by Enrichment Therapies | Dec 3, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Play, Speech & Language
Building a snowman is not only a fun winter activity but also an excellent opportunity for enhancing language skills in children. This activity allows parents and caregivers to incorporate various language strategies into playtime, seamlessly. Sequencing and...
by Enrichment Therapies | Nov 27, 2024 | Developmental Stages
Does your child suck their thumb? Are you concerned that they are doing it longer than you would expect? Let’s talk about why they might have sucking habits lasting longer than anticipated. Is Thumb-Sucking Ever Normal? Yes, it is normal for a baby to put things into...
by Enrichment Therapies | Nov 20, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Resources, Social Skills, Speech & Language
The holiday season is full of events that allow us to see our family and friends and participate in activities within our community. That makes the holiday season a great time for children to practice some of their social skills. Below are some fun and engaging ways...
by Enrichment Therapies | Nov 6, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Feeding & Swallowing
Are you unsure about how to teach your baby to drink from a cup? As a parent, there are many things you are expected to teach your baby in their first year of life. One important skill to teach them is how to drink from a cup. Here are tips to help make this a smooth...
by Enrichment Therapies | Oct 30, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Math, Resources
Math has a reputation for being difficult, intimidating, and sometimes even boring. But it doesn’t have to be that way! With the right approach, math can transform from a series of abstract problems into a fun adventure full of discovery and creativity. Here are...
by Enrichment Therapies | Oct 24, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Feeding & Swallowing, Toddler/Pre-K Activities
Do you feel overwhelmed with mealtime? Mealtime doesn’t have to be a struggle. Here are some tips to assist you in creating a positive mealtime experience for your child. 1. Eat Meals at the Table in an Appropriate Seat If possible, seat your child at the table with...
by Enrichment Therapies | Oct 18, 2024 | Reading, Speech & Language
Now that your child has started school, how can you create a positive reading environment at home? Decodable readers are part of the answer! What Are Decodable Readers? Decodable books are texts that contain predictable, rule-based words that young readers can feel...
by Enrichment Therapies | Oct 9, 2024 | Developmental Stages, Math
Number sense is a person’s ability to understand, relate, and connect numbers. This includes comparing numbers, determining their values, and recognizing their value in various contexts. A wide range of math skills is included in number sense. The following...
