Three ways to maintain your child’s communication skills By Linda Bonnar-Ivery, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society When school isn’t in session, how do you maintain the skills it took your child, with support of their educators and therapists, months to achieve? While the structure of your child’s Read More ›
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Telehealth: Technology keeps us connected
Our technology has a name: It’s called telehealth At Pine Tree Society, we’re committed to discovering abilities together, and one of the ways we can be together during this time of social distancing is through the use of technology. Maine is a big state and we’ve used technology to bridge distances for years. Providing ASL interpretation via Read More ›
Four ways to have fun getting active
Four Tips for Getting Active By Linda Bonnar-Ivery, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society Looking for some ideas to promote movement this week? Here are four tips that are easily adaptable for children of all abilities. 1) Kids Yoga There are lots of different poses you can use and you can Read More ›
Tips for homeschooling during COVID-19
Tips for homeschooling during COVID-19 By Linda Bonnar-Ivery, MA, CCC-SLP, ATP, Director of Communication Pathways, Pine Tree Society With the developments over the course of the past few weeks, families have found themselves in the position of homeschooling their children. Making the transition to homeschooling can be challenging – Read More ›
Resources and support for early education and intervention
10 Free Learning Websites for Kids: Switcheroozoo Watch, listen and play games to learn all about amazing animals. Nat Geo For Kids Learn all about geography and fascinating animals. Into the Book Go into the book to play games that practice reading strategies. Seussville Read, play games and hang out with Dr. Seuss Read More ›
St. Patrick’s Day Sweeps Winner Announced
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Hosford of Bangor, Maine! Mr. and Mrs. Hosford are the winners of our March 2020 St. Patrick's Day Sweepstakes drawing. Pine Tree Society's Sweepstakes raise money to support our programs. Want to learn more about our sweepstakes? Call us at 207-443-3341. Read More ›
Resources and support for Communication
Our Communication Pathways team here at Pine Tree Society compiled this list of free, fun and adaptable resources for your child. 10 Free Learning Websites for Kids: Switcheroozoo Watch, listen and play games to learn all about amazing animals. Nat Geo For Kids Learn all about geography and fascinating animals. Into the Read More ›
Resources and support for the Deaf community
The National Deaf Center has several resources available on a dedicated COVID-19 Information Page. The Deaf Professional Arts Network maintains updates on Coronavirus here. D-PAN also has videos of children's stories in ASL. Read Where The Wild Things Are and others here! Read More ›
Resources and support for learning
10 Free Learning Websites for Kids: Switcheroozoo Watch, listen and play games to learn all about amazing animals. Nat Geo For Kids Learn all about geography and fascinating animals. Into the Book Go into the book to play games that practice reading strategies. Seussville Read, play games and hang out with Dr. Seuss Read More ›