Mindful in March
Putting Therapy Into Practice Take a walk around your neighborhood. Comment on what changes outside you and your child hear and see. For example, do you see sprouting flowers? Do you hear the birds chirping? Discuss how your observations are different from what you saw during the winter months. Predict what you will observe in […]
Fun and Games in February
Putting Therapy Into Practice Cut out different sizes and colors of hearts. Have your child talk about how the hearts differ in appearance. Next, have your child sort the hearts into categories such as size and color. Then, have your child count the number in each category and talk about which group has more and which has less. Finally, have your […]
Thankful in November
Putting Therapy Into Practice Have your child write and/or draw a card for a teacher, therapist, friend or family member thanking them for something. Brainstorm out loud with your child why he/she is thankful for this person. Then, if your child is writing, have him/her write down the reasons why he/she is thankful inside a card. […]
Fall Fun
Putting Therapy Into Practice Have your child look in their closet and/or dresser and find cooler weather clothing. Tell your child to try on the clothing they picked. Talk about: Does it fit? Do you still like this? Why? Why not? Do we need to get more? Then, make a list of clothing needed for the fall and […]
Back to School
Putting Therapy Into Practice Talk with your child about the upcoming school year. Discuss the emotions they are feeling by asking questions such as: What are you excited about? Is there anything you are nervous about? Are you happy to go back to school? Are you sad summer is over? Are you anxious about meeting your teacher? Are […]