Tips from our SLP staff:
The value of play in a child's speech development is very important! While your child plays with toys and games, take the time to sit with them and model how the toy is used. Highlight its different parts. Use an animated voice.
Brukner Nature center presentation at LT Ball! Ms. Naas, Mr. Russell, and Mrs. Horner all had their class participating!
Team Awesome at Nevin Coppock!
Mrs Ruzicka's class planted the flowers they purchased last week at Menards. Students picked flowers out for their moms. Thanks to Miami County Foundation grant money!
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Day to our amazing staff at the Miami County ESC!
Thank you ❤️
LT Ball students completing a handwashing lesson with nurse Thobe!
Congratulations to Marcia Olivarez for receiving a grant from the Miami County Foundation to purchase items to create active learning materials that will support learning for preschool students with disabilities. Thank you to the Miami County Foundation!
Mrs. Wolfe's class extended their learning to the community on Tuesday. They learned about banking and withdrawals at Chase Bank. Then practiced functional communication skills while ordering lunch at Wendy's. Thanks to Troy Foundation
Miss Embry's class enjoyed today’s nice weather by playing hopscotch! ☀️
Mrs Ruzicka's class at Tippecanoe HS took a trip to Frisch's for lunch and then headed over to Menard's to buy supplies for Mother's Day gifts.
Many thanks to the Miami County Foundation for grant funding!
Mr. Wilson's class has been busy! Students went on a field trip to Carillon Park. They also worked on fine motor skills by creating beautiful artwork.
May is Speech and Hearing Month. Did you know all of the ways that Speech-Language Pathologists help support students in our schools?
Wrapping up Occupational Therapy month today. Thank you to Peggy (Piqua, CLC), Jeanette (Piqua-Springcreek), Theresa (Piqua), Elaine (Troy-Concord, Heywood, Piqua preschool-Washington), Jenny (Lead OT, Bethel preschool, Troy), Cassie (Vandalia preschool, INU), for your energy and compassion that you bring each day for your students! It is seen in both the big and small successes the students are achieving!
~ Happy OT month
Ms. Mote's class utilized their cooking skills by making Earth Day cupcakes!
Fine Motor and Core Strength are a dynamic duo that contribute to success in the classroom. Here are some ideas that can be used at home and carried iver in the classroom. Ask your OT for more information and suggestions!
~ Happy OT Month!
Play is so important for kids! Don't under estimater the value in play! ~Happy OT month
Thank you to these fantastic fine motor specialists on our Occupational Therapy team!
Brittany (Troy) Erija (Milton-Union, Newton, Covington), Michelle (Milton-Union) Kim (Troy) Molly (Troy preschool, Covington)
Smile! April is OT month
Mr. Peter's class enjoyed a day out at 3 Joes Pizzeria! Students practiced ordering and calculating the bill.
OT month is coming to an end in a few days. A few more OT tips and strategies to be shared and several more wonderful OT team members to thank for their dedication. Be sure to thank your OT next time you see them!
