Hands-On Education: How to Make a Terrarium

Hands-On Education: How to Make a Terrarium

Support your child’s special education program with this hands-on activity. Here’s how to make a terrarium from a recycled soda bottle.

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Child Care Crafts: Make Your Own Crayons

In charge of child care this weekend? Try this fun activity that combines crayons and crafting! Melt down your broken crayons and remold them into new artistic creations.

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Library Visits As Part of Language and Speech Therapy

Visiting the library can supplement the work done in language and speech therapy programs in Maine. Here are some of the key benefits.

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Continuing Speech Therapy at Home with Verbal Interactions

The best way to support speech therapy at home is to talk to your child. Let’s take a look at the impact that can make.

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The Connection Between Handwriting and Speech Therapy

In this article, we’re going to take a look at the connection between improving handwriting skills and speech therapy.

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Sweeten Your Holidays with These Easy Sugar Cookies

Ready to have some fun with your kids and enjoy some delicious cookies? Try these easy sugar cookies!

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Special Education: Observing ADHD Awareness Month

October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth. Here’s how special education teachers and parents can help these kids thrive.

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3 Speech Therapy Activities for Summer

If your child receives speech therapy services during the school year, it can be challenging to keep up with their progress over the summer when your routines are different.

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Special Ed ME: Observing Autism Awareness Month

The month of April is designated as Autism Awareness Month. It is an excellent opportunity to promote acceptance and understanding for people with autism spectrum disorder and support them and their families.

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3 Benefits Kids Get from Special Education

At Watch Me Shine, we know that every child is different. Those differences are what make each child special, but sometimes they can pose challenges for educators in traditional settings.

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