by Enrichment Therapies | Jul 12, 2017 | Reading, Speech & Language, Toddler/Pre-K Activities
Author Spotlight: Eric Carle by Jaimi Bird, M.A., CCC-SLP Enrich your child’s summer by sharing a favorite author! Do you remember reading Eric Carle books when you were a child? Eric Carle has been writing and illustrating children’s books since 1967. His books are...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jun 29, 2017 | School Aged Activities, Toddler/Pre-K Activities
With the Fourth of July just a few days away, I thought I’d share some fun and festive crafts for kids of all ages! Patriotic Suncatcher Materials: Contact paper 12″ x 12″ Red or blue cardstock Red and blue tissue paper White star cutouts (you can...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jun 29, 2017 | Enrichment TLC Events
Congratulations Mataya! ETLC Student of the Month Urbandale Location Nominated by Sarah Sitzmann,M.A., CCC-SLP I am proud to introduce Mataya as our June student of the month at our Urbandale office! Mataya is 7 years old. Her favorite foods are french fries and...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jun 27, 2017 | Toddler/Pre-K Activities
By Tessa Lancaster, M.A., CCC-SLP t’s hard to believe that the Fourth of July is just around the corner! If you are like me, you probably look forward to certain holiday traditions around this time of year, like outdoor games, delicious summer foods, and...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jun 25, 2017 | Reading, Toddler/Pre-K Activities
by Jaimi Bird, M.A., CCC-SLP Have fun reading the best-selling Pete the Cat series. These books are written by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean. The Pete the Cat books are fun and engaging and all kids (and grown-ups) can’t help but love Pete! Pete...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jun 19, 2017 | Speech & Language, Toddler/Pre-K Activities, Uncategorized
By: Megan Van Laar, M.A., CCC-SLP Is your child obsessed with slime? Or maybe you can’t get them out of the sandbox? Playing in different materials helps your child to develop all of their senses (sight, smell, hearing, taste, touch) as well as encourages...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jun 16, 2017 | Reading, School Aged Activities
Have you heard of reader’s theater? Reader’s theater is a type of acting in which performers do not memorize their lines. Sets, costumes, and actions are minimal, and the focus is on each performer’s words and expression. This month in our Triumph...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jun 14, 2017 | Speech & Language, Toddler/Pre-K Activities
Sarah Sitzmann, M.A., CCC-SLP Looking for fun language and literacy books for your preschooler? Not sure where to start when checking out books at the library? Look no further! Karma Wilson has a variety of books that address language, literacy, and social skills. I...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jun 12, 2017 | Reading
By Megan Hughes, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Does your child get nervous when asked to read aloud? Does your child try to avoid reading aloud in class? Reading in front of others can make even the best reader have difficulties. Below are some tips to...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jun 8, 2017 | Enrichment TLC Events
Congratulations Trevor! ETLC Student of the Month Urbandale Location Nominated by Jaimi Bird, M.A.CCC-SLP I am happy to introduce Trevor as our May ETLC Student of the Month at the Urbandale office! Trevor is 13 years old. He loves all things Disney, and could be...