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Look what we’re cookin’ up in Talking Together this week! 🍝

The DOTS family wishes everyone an amazing school year! Make your mark ✏️📚

All smiles from our sweet talking together graduates! Oh the places you’ll go!! 🎓

Summer may be coming to an end but It’s always sunny at DOTS ☀️

Shark attack!! Check out this fun fine motor “feed the shark” activity with our handmade shark cootie catchers today in OT 🦈🌊

We love watching the kids make up their own obstacle courses in the big room 🤸🏻‍♀️
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Are you plotting yours??

Such a beautiful Wednesday morning ☀️
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Check out what the cutie pies made during talking time!!
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Pumpkin Scented Cloud Dough | Growing A Jeweled Rose

Sensory Saturday: It might not officially be Fall for a few more weeks, but pumpkin spice latte day is close enough for us! If you haven't made cloud dough, it's a soft, squishy way to mix up your sensory play!
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growingajeweledrose.com Pumpkin Scented Cloud Dough The other day I whipped up a batch of pumpkin scented cloud dough for Rosie to explore!  This cloud dough smells just like pumpkin pie!  Pumpkin scented cloud dough Recipe 7 cups of flour 1/2 cup of orange powdered tempera paint (or crushed chalk) 1 cup vegetable oil Pump...

Fidgets and Sensory Play - Page 1 - Stacy's Sensory Solutions

Sensory Saturday: It's that time of year! While fidgets and chewies aren't on any official supply lists, they are more fun to shop for than pencils!

Fidgets and Sensory Play - Page 1 - Stacy's Sensory Solutions - http://bit.ly/2bjF9oQ

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Fizzy Lemonade Sensory Play Recipe | Still Playing School

Sensory Saturday: How is it possible that this is the last weekend of summer for some kids? Soak up the yummy scents of summer with this fizzy lemonade sensory play.
Fizzy Lemonade Sensory Play Recipe | Still Playing School - http://bit.ly/2b5FaeZ

stillplayingschool.com How to create fizzy lemonade sensory play for kids!

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"What you see is a myosin protein dragging an endorphin along a filament to the inner part of the brain's parietal cortex which creates happiness. Happiness. You're looking at happiness."

Happy Monday!

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Ice Cream Parlor for Kids | Bath Activities for Kids

Sensory Saturday: Two ingredients? Smells like frosting? Cold, squishy summer fun? We're in!

Ice Cream Parlor for Kids
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www.bathactivitiesforkids.com 0 Ice Cream Parlor for Kids Set up an Ice Cream Parlor for hours of fun on a rainy day! While I set this up in the bath you could easily recreate this out of the bath!  Rosie had so much fun with this Ice Cream Parlor!  It began as a bath but Rosie wanted to play for so long I drained the tub.  She…

DFWChild Nominate a Mom-Approved Doctor

Love our therapists as much as we do? Nominate your favorite therapist and DFW Child will enter you to win a $150 Visa gift card!
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Weather Sensory Activity - Munchkins and Moms

Sensory Saturday: Just in case you haven't had enough rain yet... Weather Sensory Activity - Munchkins and Moms - http://bit.ly/1WzsnUJ

munchkinsandmoms.com Give preschoolers a hands on way to learn about weather!

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School's out for Summer!

Here's a to-do list we'll be checking-off all summer.

How to Make a PVC Pipe Sand and Water Table - Frugal Fun For Boys

Sensory Saturday: Love this DIY sand and water table! The different pieces would be so fun to switch up!
How to Make a PVC Pipe Sand and Water Table - Frugal Fun For Boys - http://bit.ly/1NCf8zX

frugalfun4boys.com Use PVC pipe to make a sand and water table for kids! My 2, 4, and 6 year olds have been loving this sensory play table.  I am loving the fact that you can change out the tubs and do either water or sand (or something else!) but not have both out at the same...Read More »

Therapeutic Benefits of Swimming

We are sliding into the last weeks of school and the sweltering Texas summer is almost upon us. This is a great article about the therapeutic benefits of swimming. Dive in and beat the heat!
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mamaot.com A physical therapist discusses the therapeutic benefits of swimming.

5 Fine Motor, Gross Motor and Visual Tracking Activities with Pool Noodles |...

Sensory Saturday: Spotting the first pool noodles of the season has us excited for weekends spent poolside- and pool noodle motor activities of course!
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yourtherapysource.com 5 Fine Motor, Gross Motor and Visual Tracking Activities with Pool Noodles Leave a reply ShareI LOVE pool noodles. So cheap and so versatile to encourage fine motor, visual and gross motor skills. Here are some things we have done with pool noodles to practice motor skills: 1. Pool Noodle Parts and…

A Special Day at the Dallas Zoo for Families Affected by Autism

This is awesome!

cw33.com For the Andrus family, taking their seven-year-old son to the zoo isn’t always the easiest thing to do.

15 Animal Walks for Sensory Input - Lemon Lime Adventures

Sensory Saturday: Animal walks are a great way to fit in some quick sensory input- even if you're stuck inside! 15 Animal Walks for Sensory Input - Lemon Lime Adventures - http://bit.ly/26kyUG4

lemonlimeadventures.com Are you looking for simple exercises to add to your child's sensory diet? These 15 animal walks are excellent for gross motor development and sensory input.

Sensory Garden Ideas for Children | The Jenny Evolution

Sensory Saturday: Gardening is a great way to incorporate sensory activities at home. We love the idea of a sensory garden with so many sounds, smells, and textures to explore- not to mention good old-fashioned digging in the dirt!
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www.thejennyevolution.com Sensory Gardening: What fun for kids to build on these sensory garden ideas to make one of their own!

ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS: SENSORY MOTOR SCAVENGER HUNT

Sensory Saturday: Take it outside! Love this sensory motor scavenger hunt idea!
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theinspiredtreehouse.com Today, we’ll take the traditional nature scavenger hunt to a whole new level! Try these great sensory motor activities for kids to get them moving and interacting with the outdoors!

Social Skills Group - DOTS for Kids

Summer 2016 Social Skills Group information is now available on our website! We love the friendships that form in these groups while the kids practice skills they will use for the rest of their lives. Social Skills Group - DOTS for Kids - http://bit.ly/1a3zYVf

dotsforkids.com Sensory based social skills groups, children 5 to 13 years, problem solving, sensory modulation, conflict resolution, and team building skills

Digging for worms - Laughing Kids Learn

Sensory Saturday: Add a little fine motor activity in your sensory play by stringing beads to make the worms for this adorable sensory bin.
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laughingkidslearn.com Children will love making colourful patterns with beads and digging for worms in this fine motor and sensory bin activity.

Free Chore Chart | Heavy Work to Focus and Calm Kids - Lemon Lime Adventures

Sensory Saturday: Spring cleaning? Put the kids to work. Loving this chart with great ideas for chores that incorporate heavy work.
Free Chore Chart | Heavy Work to Focus and Calm Kids - Lemon Lime Adventures - http://modo.ly/1pClQL2

lemonlimeadventures.com Did you know that chores aren't just helpful for keeping your house in order and for teaching independence? Before my son was diagnosed with sensory proces

Butterfly Life Cycle Sensory Bin

Sensory Saturday: A fun sensory science activity to keep little hands busy during next week's rain showers!
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www.pre-kpages.com This colorful cycle sensory bin is a fun way to explore the life stages of the butterfly and build some important math skills.

Spring Break Events

Can you believe Spring Break is around the corner? Neither can we! If you are staying in town, here is a huge list of DFW happenings!
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www.aroundtownkidsfrisco.com List of 50 Family Friendly Spring Break Events is here on AroundTownKids

Spring sensory play tub with carrots - NurtureStore

Sensory Saturday: The sunshine has us in a Spring state of mind! How cute is this garden-themed sensory bin? Use whatever you have on hand to sift, dig, and feel your way through sensory exploration!
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nurturestore.co.uk Such a fun spring sensory play tub, with extra ideas for spring activities for kids.

All Quotes Coloring Pages

We are loving how popular coloring has become for kids and adults! These printable quotes coloring pages would make adorable binder covers. - http://modo.ly/1PKJ9vO

www.doodle-art-alley.com All Quotes coloring pages from Doodle Art Alley

Rainbow Ice Tower Excavation

Sensory Saturday: How fun is this ice tower excavation? Easily recreated with things you have around the house!
Rainbow Ice Tower Excavation
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www.funathomewithkids.com This is great! I just hid the kinetic sand again -- I have a love-hate relationship going with that stuff -- so this would be a great replacement, and it can go outdoors, too!

Hot Chocolate Playdough - Fireflies and Mud Pies

Sensory Saturday: Brrrrr! Stay warm this weekend and mix up a batch of hot chocolate playdough! Don't be intimidated if you've never made your own playdough, it's really easy!
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www.firefliesandmudpies.com Let the kids help you cook a batch of Hot Chocolate Playdough for winter sensory play!

No Mess Sensory Play: Winter in a Bag | A Little Pinch of Perfect

Sensory Saturday: Getting back in the swing of things after holiday craziness? This Winter-in-a-bag activity is an easy, mess-free way to get a little bit of fun sensory play in this weekend!


No Mess Sensory Play: Winter in a Bag | A Little Pinch of Perfect
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www.alittlepinchofperfect.com This looks fun for little hands! Thanks for linking up at the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop! We hope you stop by again next week!

Shivery Snow Paint Recipe ~ Growing A Jeweled Rose

Sensory Saturday: We made this and it was awesome! Four ingredients you probably have around the house turn into snow paint! Paintings dry with a fun, squishy texture and yummy, wintry peppermint scent.
Shivery Snow Paint Recipe ~ Growing A Jeweled Rose - http://modo.ly/1NwBE6a

www.growingajeweledrose.com Shivery Snow Paint Recipe Posted by Crystal Underwood We love snow paint and make it several times each Winter.  It is such an easy paint recipe and can be used for arts, crafts, and sensory play.  Today, we are sharing a simple way to make your snow paint a bit more like REAL snow. Shivery Snow Pai…

Fall Playdough Mats & Other Fall Activities (Love to Learn Linky #8) | Totschooling - Toddler...

Sensory Saturday: These printable mats add another dimension to playdough play and encourage a variety of skills. We laminated ours but sheet protectors work well too. These would be a fun addition to your Thanksgiving kids' table! Fall Playdough Mats & Other Fall Activities (Love to Learn Linky #8) - http://modo.ly/1LcxwXU

www.totschooling.net 10 FREE Fall themed Playdough Mats including Halloween and Thanksgiving playdough activities.

As we near the end of our fall social skills group we are already thinking about 2016 (Can you believe it?). We form our social skills groups based on appropriate peer groups instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. If you are thinking about social skills group for the spring, give us a call!