Happy New Year!
Okay, we're two weeks in, it's a little late for the Happy New Year post, isn't it? That's how we're running here these days; getting it...
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"Our task, regarding creativity, is to help children climb their own mountains, as high as possible."
-Loris Malaguzzi
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Ms. Susan
Aug 4, 20232 min
Is a Child Developmental Consultation right for you?
You've called every developmental therapist in town for your child; speech, OT, play... and you're told "I'll put you on our waitlist....
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Ms. Susan
May 8, 20231 min
Thank You Loudoun!
For seven years, I've proudly served my community here in Loudoun County. Nearly five of those years were dedicated to my clients at...
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Ms. Susan
Apr 20, 20235 min
Creating Space for Emotions and How This Impacts Your Child's Development
Humans are social-emotional beings. We have a vibrant array of feelings that come in all sizes. Our instincts tie in closely with our...
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Ms. Susan
Apr 10, 20236 min
The "Third Teacher"; How to Create a Space for Learning and Development
Take a look around you. How do you feel with the space you are in? Are you overwhelmed? Distracted? Maybe you're centered and calm. What...
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Ms. Susan
Jan 24, 20224 min
Independent Play
My attention tends to focus most on interactive and cooperative play, being the social-emotional professional I am. While my goal is...
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Ms. Susan
Jan 17, 20222 min
Simple Things
We're always so busy, right? It's as though we value our self worth based on the checks on our to-do list. Our daily lives are...
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Ms. Susan
Dec 27, 20213 min
Early Musical Experiences
Have you ever met someone who doesn't enjoy music? Me neither. Humans seem born to groove and as the genres continue to expand and...
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Ms. Susan
Dec 6, 20212 min
New Beginnings, sorta...
Welcome back! So much has changed since I last posted for Let's Play; from growth to challenges; comebacks to set backs. My post...
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Ms. Susan
Mar 5, 20211 min
Fun Friday: The Types of Play and 5 Tips for Play
For my last video until June, I wanted to remind you about the different types of play and provide you with 5 tips to keep in mind when...
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Ms. Susan
Feb 19, 20211 min
Fun Friday Activity: Gummy Soap Tribute to Madam CJ Walker
This week, in honor of Black History Month, let's send a little tribute to Madam CJ Walker, the first American woman self-made...
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Ms. Susan
Feb 5, 20211 min
Fun Friday Activity: Skip Bo
Today, I want to introduce you to Skip Bo through a little video demonstration of game play while I explain all the great skills this...
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Ms. Susan
Jan 15, 20211 min
Fun Friday Idea: Felt Chains
Today, let's make a fun twist on a classic craft...
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Ms. Susan
Dec 18, 20201 min
Fun Friday Idea: Paper Tunnels
This week, grab some scrap paper, tape, scissors and anything that rolls. The rest of this activity is all up to your imagination and...
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Ms. Susan
Dec 4, 20201 min
Fun Friday Activity: Aided Input
Today I'm going to explain aided input versus direct instruction when implementing and using an AAC system. Enjoy!
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Ms. Susan
Nov 20, 20201 min
Fun Friday Activity: Pretend Thanksgiving
This year, Thanksgiving will look and feel a little different... I encourage you to embrace the change by engaging your child's...
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Ms. Susan
Nov 20, 20201 min
Fun Friday Activity: Pretend Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving this year will most likely look a little different... Here are a few ideas to help you embrace and welcome this year's shift...
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Ms. Susan
Nov 6, 20201 min
Fun Friday Activity: Pom Pom Sorting
This week, let's show the little muscles in our hands and wrists some love!
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Ms. Susan
Oct 30, 20201 min
Fun Friday Activity: Nature Walk and Negative Space Art
Sorry about last week! Gosh, time flies these days. Here's a little catch up for our Fun Friday... Negative/White space art challenges...
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Ms. Susan
Oct 2, 20201 min
Fun Friday Activity: Mad Libs
This week, let's have some fun with Mad Libs! Print out the PDF with your Mad Lib fortune teller and follow the instruction for a fun way...
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