Speech Therapy & Learning Blog

Practical guidance from our speech-language pathologists and learning specialists to support your child's speech, reading, and learning.

School Aged Activities

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From Caterpillar to Chrysalis

Throughout the past two weeks or so we have had 10 little class pets. We're studying butterflies and have been observing our Painted Lady caterpillars daily. We had 2 cups with 5 caterpillars per cup, and enough food in the bottom of the cups to last them until it was...

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Using Groceries to Practice Money Skills

Does your child have a difficult time counting money or figuring out how to give change? Knowing how to use money to buy items from a store and to create a budget are important life skills. Last year I created a school store in an empty room at our Urbandale office....

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Tips for Memorization!

Does your school-aged child struggle remembering their vocabulary words? Are history facts and science concepts difficult to recall? You are not alone! Many children have difficulty with memorization of facts. Each child has a unique learning style and it is important...

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Classroom Brain Breaks

Everyone needs a brain break from time to time, especially children who are working hard several hours each day. I love to use GoNoodle for a quick burst of activity or to set us up for a successful day. Students also love the fun videos, so it's a win-win. GoNoodle...

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Stay Motivated!

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...