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As independent providers of speech therapy, we are committed to providing your child with the best services available.

We know that children learn best through play and exploration. We aim to make all therapy sessions fun and interactive!

29/10/2023

🍁Fall Fun 🍂
Use this changing season to inspire some unbe-LEAF-able free artwork! Create nature artwork using what your child can find outside. Go on a scavenger hunt for art supplies, such as leaves, flowers, sticks, stems, and more!

Opportunities for learning and growth:
🍁 Label colors
🍂 Discuss various textures
🌼 Teach “on” vs. “off” with artwork paper
🌿 Prompt “help” throughout as needed
🍃 Teach prepositions while looking for supplies (in, on, behind, below, etc.)

https://www.realredridinghoods.com/fall-leaves-crafts-for-children/ (https://www.realredridinghoods.com/fall-leaves-crafts-for-children/)

Fall leaves crafts for children Crafts August 28, 2020 admin With the hot and dry weather conditions it seems like the leaves started turning colors early this year. And as leaves that started changing colors will fall off shortly anyway, we feel collecting them for crafts doesn’t go against “Le...

24/10/2023

🍁Fall Fun 🍂
Fall is in full swing! Take this time to explore the changing season around you to create a free and educational science activity for your toddler, sink or float! Go on a nature walk and collect fall items, such as leaves, acorns, pumpkins, sticks and more! Experiment to see which items sink or float in water.

Opportunities for learning and growth:
🍂 Teach fall vocabulary
🍁 Discuss “big” vs. “little”
🍂 Demonstrate “heavy” vs. “light”
🍁 Discuss “wet” vs. “dry”

https://mrsplemonskindergarten.com/2017/10/preschool-fall.html (https://mrsplemonskindergarten.com/2017/10/preschool-fall.html)

I LOVE fall and all of the fun events that come with it. Wait it is fall right? I mean it is still in the high 70s here which is crazy for the beginning of October in Wisconsin, but I will take it while I can because winter will be here before we know it. […]

09/10/2023

🎃Pumpkin Palooza🍁
It is finally cooling off and beginning to feel like fall, which means pumpkin season is here! Use the link to find pumpkin patches in your area. Engage your child this fall season by making them apart of picking out which pumpkins to take home to decorate or crave!

Opportunities for learning and growth:
🎃 Teach “big” vs. “small”
🍁 Discuss how colors come in different shades
🎃 Count the number of pumpkins your family picked out

Complete list of 2023 pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other Halloween activities in (and the the website has rest of the United States, Canada, and other countries) along with pumpkin carving tips, the history of Halloween, corn mazes, spook houses, instructions on how to make a pumpkin pie from a p...

10/09/2023

🍁Fall Fun 🍂
As summer draws to a close, and the leaves begin to change fall is right around the corner. Use the changing leaves around you to create a free and educational activity for your toddler, cutting leaves! This is a great fine motor activity to do together!

Opportunities for learning and growth:
✂️ Review colors with leaves
🍁 Sort by size
✂️ Practice “help” during cutting activity
🍁 Teach prepositions while looking for leaves (in, on, behind, below, etc.)

https://happytoddlerplaytime.com/leaf-cutting-tray/ (https://happytoddlerplaytime.com/leaf-cutting-tray/)

A quick and easy fine motor scissor skills activity cutting leaves. It's a great Fall activity to do after a nature walk.

25/08/2023

🚌School Prep📚
Make learning fun at home to prepare your child for school! Teach your child to count and keep them engaged by using fun songs! Click the link to find a list of counting songs for toddlers.

Opportunities for learning and growth:
1️⃣ Count using your fingers
2️⃣ Tap each object when you count them
3️⃣ Count toys, food, stairs, etc.
4️⃣ Use consistent phrases during play such as “1, 2, 3…go!”

https://www.prekinders.com/counting-songs-kids/ (https://www.prekinders.com/counting-songs-kids/)

These Counting Songs for kids will help preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten age children learn numbers and counting skills while having fun. Visit

18/08/2023

🚌School Prep📚
As August draws to a close, parents and children are preparing to head to school! Do you have a toddler who is headed for daycare for the first time? Or a toddler who will be three and headed to preschool?

Consider these developmental milestones to help prep your child for scuess in the classroom!

Milestone for 30 months:
📕 Says two or more words together
📗 Names things in a book when asked
📘 Uses things to pretend play
📙 Demonstrates simple problem solving

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/milestones-30mo.html (https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/milestones-30mo.html)

Check the milestones your child has reached by the end of 2 months. Take this checklist with you and talk with your child’s doctor at every visit about the milestones your child has reached and what to expect next.

17/07/2023

🚗 Summer Trips 📚
Consider using your time while traveling to set a foundation for literacy for your child! Click the link to find five different types of interactive and QUIET books that will keep your child entertained and learning while traveling this summer!

Opportunities for learning and growth:
📕 Learn to turn pages left to right
📗 Practice holding a writing utensil
📘 Exposure to upper & lowercase letters
📙 Learn to hold books in the correct orientation

https://undomesticmom.com/5-things-to-do-on-a-long-car-ride-ages-3-6/ (https://undomesticmom.com/5-things-to-do-on-a-long-car-ride-ages-3-6/)

Do you have a road trip planned this summer? Worried about how you'll survive? Check out my top long-lasting car activities for kids!

09/07/2023

🚗Summer Tips 🎶
Whether you are taking a short road trip or driving across states, it is important to have good tunes! Consider playing some finger play songs for young children while driving. These types of songs are a great way to keep children engaged and are very educational!

Opportunities for learning and growth:
🚙 Sustained attention
🎵 Sequencing and memory
🚙 Body part Identification
🎵 Sets the foundation for verbal imitation
🚙 Practices imitation for learning social gestures

https://wootherapy.com/my-25-favorite-songs-with-hand-motions/?v=7516fd43adaa (https://wootherapy.com/my-25-favorite-songs-with-hand-motions/?v=7516fd43adaa)

Here is my 25 favorite songs with hand motions that are perfect for at home or school. They will keep your kids engaged and building skills for hours!

02/07/2023

🚗Summer Tips ✈️
Summer often means family trips and traveling! While traveling can be exciting, it can be challenging for young children. Click the link to find fun, educational, and QUIET travel toys for your little ones this summer!

Affordable, quiet toys:
📚 Books from home
🧮 A calculator with big buttons
📖 Look & Find book form the library
🍽️ Snacks, snacks, and snacks!
📸 Printed photos of family and friends in a dollar store photo album

https://www.takethetruck.com/blog/budget-travel-toys-toddler (https://www.takethetruck.com/blog/budget-travel-toys-toddler)

Looking for the best road trip toys for toddlers? Or simple road trip activities for toddlers that will keep everyone happy during your long car ride? This post is filled with great ways to make your next family road trip easier.

21/06/2023

☀️Summed Fun☀️

Today is the grand re-opening of the expERIEnce Children’s Museum! The Museum will be open from 11am-7pm today and will feature:

☀️A new entrance and lobby
☀️ A new “town” to explore
☀️ The 2nd largest water table in the country
☀️ Accessibility and inclusivity

If you cannot make it today, stop by anytime!

Monday 10-5
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 11-7
Thursday 10-5
Friday 10-5
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 1-7

https://erie.macaronikid.com/articles/6489ed69ee537d6814461dbb/get-a-look-inside-the-experience-childrens-museum-opening-june-21 (https://erie.macaronikid.com/articles/6489ed69ee537d6814461dbb/get-a-look-inside-the-experience-childrens-museum-opening-june-21)

Macaroni KID Erie was excited to get a sneak peek of the brand new expERIEnce Children's Museum, which is opening June 21!We were blown away by what an a…

04/06/2023

☀️Summer Fun ☀️

Summer is finally here in Erie! Take advantage of this beautiful weather and enjoy some fun in the water. Click the link to find information for public pools, splash pads, creeks, and more!

Opportunities for learning and growth:
💦 Work on social skills with peers
💧Teach the difference between “stop” and “go” while playing in the water
💦 Label “hot” vs. “cold”
💧Label body parts while applying sunscreen

Looking for the perfect spots in Erie to help your kids beat the heat? If you're unsure where to go, we've got you covered! Check out our comprehensiv…

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Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
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Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
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