Throughout the past two weeks or so we have had 10 little class pets. We're studying butterflies and have been observing our Painted Lady caterpillars daily. We had 2 cups with 5 caterpillars per cup, and enough food in the bottom of the cups to last them until it was...
School Aged Activities
Using Groceries to Practice Money Skills
Does your child have a difficult time counting money or figuring out how to give change? Knowing how to use money to buy items from a store and to create a budget are important life skills. Last year I created a school store in an empty room at our Urbandale office....
Tips for Memorization!
Does your school-aged child struggle remembering their vocabulary words? Are history facts and science concepts difficult to recall? You are not alone! Many children have difficulty with memorization of facts. Each child has a unique learning style and it is important...
Planning for Services at Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center
By: Jaimi Bird, M.A., CCC- SLP How long will my child need extra help? Can you guarantee he will make progress? Why are services at Enrichment Therapy and Learning Center better than somewhere else? These are questions we often hear from parents, and each are...
Classroom Brain Breaks
Everyone needs a brain break from time to time, especially children who are working hard several hours each day. I love to use GoNoodle for a quick burst of activity or to set us up for a successful day. Students also love the fun videos, so it's a win-win. GoNoodle...
Stay Motivated!
Working hard on every try can be tough! Try these tips to help your child work hard and stay motivated! 1. Hard Worker Chart Try this tool to help keep hard-working percentages up! There are poms that represent a try. If the child tries hard have them put the pom in...






