Unlocking Social Potential
Updated 2/2022 I often work on teaching s blends and reducing the cluster reduction process of prevocalic and postvocalic s blends with younger (pre-k to k) children. From a phonological standpoint, we teach the child how to mark both sounds in the s blend to reduce the pattern of cluster reduction. I… Read More
Why use Books for Social Emotional Learning? Research shows that reading stories is an effective method for social-emotional learning. Using books therapeutically, also known as bibliotherapy, helps foster social-emotional growth in children. Children participating in bibliotherapy are able to develop insight, a deeper understanding of self, solutions to personal problems and the development of life skills. These SEL books are… Read More
Giving compliments is an important social communication skill with your middle school or high school students! updated 1/2023 February is a great month for working on the important social communication skill of receiving and giving compliments with those middle and high school students, because of Valentine’s day, but you can work on it anytime! Giving compliments is one way to… Read More
updated 1/23 Looking for ways to merge a Valentine’s day theme into therapy with your older students? Read on! I’ve got activity ideas and freebies for hassle-free planning! Valentine’s Day Activities – Compare and Contrast Emotions and Character Traits! A great vocabulary activity for Valentine’s day. Here’s a list of emotions and character traits you can compare (beyond the typical… Read More