by Enrichment Therapies | Jan 31, 2025 | Reading, Resources
Unlock your child’s reading potential with these simple and effective strategies! Many words follow predictable patterns, and once your child learns to recognize them, they’ll read faster, more accurately, and with greater confidence. Here are four rules to help set...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jan 27, 2025 | Reading, Resources
It is so important to expose children to reading from a young age. Shared book reading supports speech, language, and literacy skills in young children. There are so many books out there, though, and it can be overwhelming to choose which ones to read with your child....
by Enrichment Therapies | Jan 20, 2025 | Developmental Stages, Speech & Language
As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I often emphasize that everyday activities can be fantastic opportunities for language development. Bath time is no exception! Here are some simple and effective strategies to support your toddler’s language skills while they splash...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jan 14, 2025 | Math, Reading, Resources, Social Skills, Speech & Language
When starting services with a speech-language pathologist or a learning specialist, we know there can be a lot of information to remember! The most important is that when students come to Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center, they’ll have fun and learn a lot while...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jan 6, 2025 | Developmental Stages, Reading, Resources
What Is a Visual Schedule? A visual schedule is a series of pictures, icons, tangible objects, or written words that depicts a series of activities during a certain time period (e.g., morning get-ready routine) or a series of steps in a daily routine (e.g., steps in...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jan 2, 2025 | Developmental Stages, Executive Function, Resources
What exactly are executive functions, and what can you do as a parent to support their development? Executive functions are the mental processes that enable us to plan, control our behavior, focus, and manage multiple tasks while in pursuit of a goal. Early on,...
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...
