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Earth Day Activities for Language Therapy

Earth Day provides a unique opportunity to blend speech-language therapy with environmental education. For SLPs, integrating Earth Day themes into therapy sessions can enrich the learning experience, making it fun and meaningful for students of all ages. This article explores various Earth Day-themed games and crafts tailored to support receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language.

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Benefits of Taking Speech Therapy Outdoors

Discover the benefits of taking speech therapy sessions outdoors. From physical health and sensorimotor development to language enrichment and social skills, outdoor activities enhance therapy outcomes. The novelty and engagement of the outdoor environment create a fresh context for learning. Prioritize safety and individual needs for a stimulating and effective outdoor therapy experience.

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5 Under $5: Easter Must-Have Items for Your Therapy Room

Looking for affordable Easter-themed therapy tools? Here are 5 must-have items under $5! Mini eggs for reinforcement, bubble wands for communication skills, plastic Easter eggs for hiding objects, Easter grass for sensory boxes, and stretchy bunnies for target practice. Find them at Dollar Tree, Walmart, Target, or Amazon. Make therapy "cheep" and "egg-citing" this Easter!

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5 Under $5: St. Patrick's Day Must-Have Items for Your Therapy Room

Looking to add some St. Patrick's Day magic to your therapy? Here are 5 affordable items under $5: foam shamrocks for matching games and describing, gold coins for feeding games and positional concepts, tin buckets for sorting and reinforcement, mini leprechaun hats for minimal pairs and ring toss, and a giant leprechaun face for emotion activities and card feeding. Find them at Dollar Tree, Target, or Amazon. Create a lucky and engaging therapy session without breaking the bank!

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