by Enrichment Therapies | Jul 7, 2016 | School Aged Activities
Working hard on every try can be tough! Try these tips to help your child work hard and stay motivated! 1. Hard Worker Chart Try this tool to help keep hard-working percentages up! There are poms that represent a try. If the child tries hard have them put the pom in...
by Enrichment Therapies | May 3, 2016 | Reading, Resources
What is this “Iowa Reading Law?” – In 2012 legislation passed that poor readers would have to attend summer camps and potentially be retained at 3rd grade if testing found they were not performing at grade level. How many children will this impact?...
by Enrichment Therapies | May 1, 2015 | Speech & Language
Did you know that an estimated 40 million Americans experience speech, language, and/or hearing disorders? As we celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month we want to stress the importance of early detection and intervention of speech and hearing disorders. Early...
by Enrichment Therapies | Apr 1, 2015 | Speech & Language
Signs & Symptoms of Autism in Children A child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may: lack eye contact not show big smiles or other expressions by 6 months of age not mimic facial expressions by 9 months of age not showing joint attention by 9 months of age...
by Enrichment Therapies | Mar 25, 2015 | Developmental Stages
Have you noticed your child “W sitting?” “W” sitting is when a child is sitting on their bottom with both knees bent and their legs turned out away from their body. If you looked at the child’s legs from above they would form a “W” shape (as is shown in the image...
by Enrichment Therapies | Feb 4, 2015 | Reading
Does your child struggle with reading? We’ve compiled 7 tips for parents wanting to help their child with reading. R Reading is based on several factors, including fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and phonics. Our evaluations pinpoint exactly where your...
by Enrichment Therapies | Jan 5, 2015 | Math, Reading
What are your child’s new year’s resolutions? The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make adjustments to your family’s life. Involving your children in creating goals for the new year will help make the new year successful for the whole...
by Enrichment Therapies | Dec 3, 2014 | Speech & Language
We’ve compiled a few of our favorite games that help to develop a child’s language abilities. All of these would make great gifts for the holidays! Click the game titles for more information. Ages 3-5 Zingo – In this fast-paced, energetic variant of...
by Enrichment Therapies | Dec 1, 2014 | Math, Reading
Need to keep your child motivated to do daily homework? Is it a battle to get your child to tutoring? Can you blame them? Do you enjoy going to work or doing dishes every day? As fun and interactive as we try to make the session, it is still work for a child who is...
by Enrichment Therapies | Oct 3, 2014 | Feeding & Swallowing
Does your child struggle to eat certain foods? Are meal times stressful for you and your child? It can be confusing and frustrating for parents when their child will refuse to eat anything except their 3-5 favorite foods. However, it’s important to maintain a...
