December 2022 Newsletter


Therapy Tree is Hosting Saturday Fun Day + Spirit Week

12.10.22 & Dec.19th-23rd, 2022

Please join us this month for a fun-filled day of festive, holiday inspired Speech & Occupational Therapy interventions. Event will take place on Saturday, December 10th from 8am- 1pm at our Gilbert clinic. To reserve a time slot, please schedule with the front desk. Don't forget to participate in our upcoming spirit week, the days are scheduled as follows:

Spirit Week Schedule:

12/19: Merry Monday | Wear your holiday pajamas.

12/20: Crazy Christmas | Wear a Christmas hat or dress your hair with a holiday twist.

12/21: Holiday Character | Dress up as your favorite holiday character.

12/22: Jolly Thursday | Wear your ugliest holiday sweaters & socks.

12/23: Tree-riffic Friday | Dress in green or dress up like a Christmas Tree.

Providing Pediatric Speech, Physical,

Occupational Therapy & More!

"Mommy. I'm not joking, I'm not kidding, and I'm not playing. I need chocolate."

— Sophia, age 3

Welcome to the Therapy Tree Team!

Kara

SLPA | Gilbert

Dana

OT | CEN PHX

Hoa

OT | Gilbert

Austria

SLPA | SW PHX

Alice

SLPA | Glendale

Tim

OT | Gilbert

Ceci

SLPA | Gilbert

Arienne

SLPA | Gilbert

Staff Spotlight!

You Plant the Seed, We Help You Grow.

Thanksgiving at Therapy Tree!

Therapy Tree Tips:

What Toys can be Beneficial in Therapy

"Wondering what toys to buy your little ones for the holidays? Here are a few considerations to keep in mind when thinking about what's best for language development.. "

— Parents, you're your child's best toy! Kids learn language best through back and forth interactions.

— Keep the toys simple, toys that look less ‘busy’ have been shown to help parents use more interesting/specific words during play. Also, having fewer toys out at a time helps kids focus

— Electronic toys may reduce the quantity and quality of language used during play.

— Anything you can play with can be a toy, think of things you already have in the house! Bowls? Cups? Muffin tins? 

— Trips to fun places can make great gifts too! (Zoo lights, sledding, etc.)

— Books are always great for language learning.

Morgan Aldridge, SLP Clinic Lead | Flagstaff Clinic

Storytime: Book of the Month!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss

Featured Local Giveaway's

Phoenix Zoo | Phoenix, AZ

The Phoenix Zoo donated a family pack of 4 tickets that was gifted to one of our patients & their family.

On November 21, 1962, Nancy Maytag cut the ribbon officially opening the Maytag Zoo, named in her husband’s honor. With the name changed to the Phoenix Zoo in 1963 to encourage community involvement. Beginning in 1962 with Operation Oryx, one of the world’s most successful global wildlife conservation programs, it has become world renowned for its contributions to the field of conservation science. Today, more than 7,000 Arabian oryx exist world-wide, setting a precedent for subsequent successful Phoenix Zoo conservation initiatives involving Black-footed ferrets, Chiricahua leopard frogs, narrow-headed gartersnake, thick-billed parrots, Mexican wolves and many others.

Children's Museum | Chandler, AZ

Children's Museum of Phoenix donated a pair of tickets which were gifted to one of our patients & their family.

One of the top children’s museums in the nation, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix is designed for children ages birth to 10. Not being your typical museum, you are encouraged to touch everything in it. With over 48,000 square feet of space, the museum offers more than 300 play experiences, spread throughout three floors in the magnificent and historic Monroe School Building. In addition, they offer a diverse range of classes and programs – from music and yoga, to math & science. Visit their website for more!

Local Featured Event

Zoolights | Phoenix, AZ 

More Local Events!

First Friday at the Children's Museum

7th Ave to 16th St & Culver to Fillmore St

Friday, December 2nd, 2022

Glendale Glitters

58th Ave & Glendale Ave Glendale, AZ

November 5th- January 7th, 2023

Zoolights

455 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ

NOW - January 15th, 2023

Illumination Of Lights

Glendale, Phoenix & Tempe Locations

NOW - January 1st, 2023

The Immersive Nutcracker Exhibit

4301 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ

NOW - December 31st, 2022

Cirque De Soleil in "Twas the Night Before"

400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ

December 16th-24th, 2022

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