I get really excited about finding good deals and new ways to use things I already have! When we moved into our new office space we had to get a little creative because there isn’t a whole ton of room! This is especially true in our therapy room. We needed to have somewhere to put all of our instruments and props, but still leave enough room to conduct a therapy session. We purchased two large metal cabinets to run along the back wall of the room and house all of our equipment. They have worked splendidly! When we were putting everything away, I noticed that we had a bunch of little magnets and a light bulb instantly went on! Magnets & Metal Cabinets! OF COURSE! Perfect way to do picture scheduling, highlight important things, and give clients another way to manipulate materials! Perfect! A couple of my clients love helping me put up the picture cards and pointing out where we are in our schedule. This large amount of metal space allows us to get creative and be flexible! One Read More
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We Just Can’t “Let it Go”
It has been quite a while since I have heard a song catch on as well as this one. I completely understand why “Let it Go” it has been banned in some schools. It can be disruptive if one child starts humming the tune and EVERYONE bursts out in song. BUT IT’S JUST SO CATCHY! Even though I’ve sung this song at least 5 times a week for the past few months and I know every word, I’m not quite ready to let it go. This song is golden for so many reasons. When working at the hospital, it has provided me an instant “in” with nearly any child ages 2 – 10. I immediately gain their trust and attention if I start singing their FAVORITE SONG! When a client needs a little extra motivation to complete a task, singing, playing, or watching “Let it Go” serves as a great reward. Recently, I used “Let it Go” in a session with three sisters. We used colorful scarves to dance and encourage specific movements while singing along. One of the girls, Read More