Marian Hope - St.Marys

07/21/2026

🚨Emergency at Marian Hope! 🏥

Mr. Giraffe needed a vet… luckily our little veterinary team was quick to action!🦒🩺

From listening to his heartbeat and checking his eyes and ears to giving him lots of love and care, these little vets took their jobs very seriously. ❤️

Did you know that pretend play is one of the biggest building blocks for future learning. It helps children develop the skills they’ll later use for reading, writing, problem-solving, and social success.

Through pretend play, children practice:
🩺 Communication and new vocabulary
🤝 Taking turns and working together
💭 Problem-solving and flexible thinking
💛 Empathy and caring for others
🧠 Planning, sequencing, and attention
✋ Fine motor skills through using play tools

Most children begin pretend play around 18–24 months, and by 3–5 years old, they’re creating stories, taking on different roles, and playing cooperatively with others.

If your child rarely engages in pretend play, has difficulty joining others in imaginative games, or struggles to imitate everyday activities, it may be worth talking with your pediatrician or therapist. Early support can make a big difference.

Sometimes the most important learning happens while children are simply pretending! 💚

07/18/2026

Don’t have Saturday plans?

Come learn more about Marian Hope & Pediatric Therapy! 🙂

Looking for more information about speech or occupational therapy for your child? We’d love to meet you!

Join us tomorrow from 1:00–4:00 PM for a fun, family-friendly afternoon where you can:

🦆 Enjoy quick kid-friendly activities and games
✋ Meet our Occupational and Speech Therapy team
🤸 Explore fun therapy activities
🥕 Learn about nutrition and child development
🎁 Enter our family gift basket giveaway

🎤 Special presentations by our CEO, Angie, at 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM to learn more about Marian Hope’s mission and the services we provide to children and families.

Whether you’re curious about developmental milestones, wondering if therapy might benefit your child, or simply want to learn more, we’d love to connect with you.

Every Child Matters. Every Milestone Counts.💚

07/07/2026

One simple game. So many goals. 🙌🏼

At first glance, it looks like she’s just playing a fishing game.

But she’s actually working on:
🎣 Core & upper body strength by balancing on the therapy ball.
🎣 Fine motor skills by using the fishing pole.
🎣 Hand-eye coordination and visual attention.
🎣 Motor planning and body awareness.
🎣 Patience, focus, and problem-solving.

One activity can target several skills at once—that’s what makes therapy at Marian Hope so fun and so effective.

It’s never just about the game. It’s about helping each child build the skills they need for everyday life.

If you’ve ever been curious about what Marian Hope Therapy is all about, we’d love for you to stop by our Open House on July 18th from 1-4pm @ Joyful Hearts Learning Center (Joyful Hearts)! We’d love to meet you! 💚

07/06/2026

We’re getting excited for our Marian Hope Open House at Joyful Hearts Learning Center and can’t wait to welcome you!

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun! Tour our clinic, meet our therapy team, enjoy hands-on activities for kids, healthy snacks and refreshments, and learn more about what Marian Hope is all about.

🎟️ Every family will receive a card to collect signatures throughout the event for a chance to win a family gift basket!

We’ll also have TWO special opportunities to hear from our CEO & Founder, Angie Knight, as she shares the heart behind Marian Hope, our mission, and vision, as well as answers your questions!

Angie Knight Presentation: 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM
📅 Saturday, July 18
🕐 1:00–4:00 PM

We hope to see you there! 💚

07/01/2026

June flew by in our 3–5 year preschool group! 🚗✈️🚂

This month we learned all about transportation—cars, trains, airplanes, construction vehicles, and more! Through crafts, sensory play, movement activities, and pretend play, our friends worked on communication skills, fine motor skills, following directions, problem-solving, and social skills while having so much fun.

We also loved making special Father’s Day gifts and wrapped up the month with some fun red, white, and blue activities as we got ready for the Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

We love watching these kiddos grow in confidence, build friendships, and learn through play each week. It has been such a fun month, and we can’t wait to see what July has in store!

Thanks to all of our wonderful families for letting us be a part of your child’s journey! 💚

06/30/2026

🎉 You’re Invited to Our Open House! 🙌🏼

Come see what Marian Hope St. Marys is all about! Join us on Saturday, July 18th, from 1:00–4:00pm at 730 Bertrand Ave., St. Marys, Ks (Joyful Hearts Learning Center) Joyful Hearts

Tour the space center, meet our team, and learn how our educational and therapeutic services support children and families in our community.

✨ We’ll have:
• Fun activity stations for kids to engage in.
• Healthy snacks and refreshments!
• Plus earn a chance to win a gift basket. Simply collect your punch card (one per family)— visit each station and get a signature and place in our drawing bucket before you leave!

Bring your family, invite a friend, and come spend the afternoon with us. We can’t wait to meet you! 💚

06/26/2026

We love fun ways to hydrate!! 💚

Keeping kids hydrated doesn't have to be boring!

Try these simple, fun ideas to help little ones stay healthy, energized, and ready for all the adventures summer brings.☀️💧

06/23/2026

💡 Did You Know?

Development isn’t always a straight line.

Children may master a skill, struggle with it later, and then regain confidence as they continue to grow and learn.

Progress can look different from child to child—and sometimes it happens in small steps that are easy to miss.

A little more confidence.
A little more independence.
A little less help needed than before.

Those small victories add up over time.

At Marian Hope, we celebrate every step forward and meet each child where they are in their developmental Let’s celebrate progress together!

Parents! We want to know —> Tell us in the comments about a recent “win” your child has had—big or small! 💚

06/10/2026

🧠 Wisdom Wednesday 📚

Why Do Kids Need Movement to Learn?

Did you know that movement actually helps prepare the brain for learning?

When children climb, jump, spin, balance, crawl, and move their bodies, they’re doing much more than just “burning energy.” Movement helps develop the foundation skills needed for:

✅ Attention and focus
✅ Body awareness
✅ Coordination
✅ Balance and posture
✅ Following directions
✅ Emotional regulation
✅ Classroom readiness

Many children learn best when they can move first and sit second. That’s why you’ll often see therapy sessions filled with obstacle courses, climbing, balancing, swinging, and games that get kids moving.

Movement isn’t a break from learning—it is learning. 🤓

Even a few minutes of movement before homework, reading, or other seated tasks can help improve attention and participation.

What’s your child’s favorite way to move? Tell us below! 👇

06/08/2026

☀️ Summer Speech Carryover Tip! ☀️

Speech practice doesn’t have to happen at a table — some of the best language learning happens through play.

This summer, try building language during everyday activities by:

🚂 Naming and labeling objects
🗣 Expanding what your child says (“train” → “blue train!”)
❓ Asking simple questions
👂 Following directions during play
🎲 Taking turns and practicing social interaction

Remember: repetition + fun = learning!

ALSO! Did you know many children experience skill loss during long school breaks?! If your child receives school-based speech services, summer therapy can help maintain progress and reduce regression. Reach out to learn how Marian Hope can support your child this summer!💚