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Brain Builders

Speech, language, occupational, feeding & orofacial/myofunctional therapy services in Harford County.

04/25/2026

This week at Brain Builders, we’re bringing learning to life 🐛➡️🦋

We’re watching REAL caterpillars grow into butterflies, and using The Very Hungry Caterpillar across speech, OT, and feeding therapy!

Just like our little caterpillars… every child grows at their own pace.

-First sounds
-First bites
-First steps toward independence

We’re here for every stage ❤️

Follow along this week to see how we use this theme in therapy!

04/24/2026

Looking for easy ways to practice therapy skills daily?
Simple routines create the perfect space for new skills to grow naturally. By weaving small therapy moments into your child's day, progress feels less like work and more like play. Simple activities like getting into the car includes a variety of directions, labeling things you see out the window, and offer times for connection. Not only that, but practice your articulation drills for 2-5 minutes while driving in the car!

What small routine could you start today?

04/23/2026

🌱 Earth Day is the PERFECT time to explore food! 🍓🥕

Feeding therapy isn’t just about eating—it’s about learning, exploring, and feeling comfortable with food 💚

Try these simple Earth Day activities at home:

🌿 Plant something edible (herbs, strawberries, tomatoes)
→ Builds connection + curiosity with food

🧺 Wash fruits & veggies together
→ Encourages interaction without pressure to eat

👃 Smell, touch, and describe foods
→ “Is it soft or crunchy? Sweet or sour?”

👅 Food play is okay!
→ Licking, kissing, or touching food = progress

🍴 Offer small tastes—no pressure
→ Exposure leads to acceptance over time

✨ In feeding therapy, we focus on:
✔️ Reducing food aversions
✔️ Building positive food experiences
✔️ Expanding variety step-by-step
✔️ Supporting sensory regulation

💡 Remember: Interaction with food is progress—even if they don’t take a bite yet!

📍 Proudly serving families in Bel Air, Abingdon, Havre de Grace, Perry Hall & White Marsh

04/22/2026

🌎 Earth Day = Hands-On Learning! 🌱

Get those little hands busy with fun, functional activities that build important skills!

Try this at home:
🪴 Plant flowers or herbs → builds fine motor + hand strength
🥄 Scoop & pour soil → improves coordination + control
💦 Water plants with a spray bottle → strengthens hands + endurance
🌾 Create a nature sensory bin (dirt, rocks, leaves)

These activities support:
✔️ Fine motor development
✔️ Bilateral coordination
✔️ Sensory exploration
✔️ Independence with daily tasks

Messy play = meaningful learning!

📍 Serving Bel Air and surrounding communities

04/21/2026

🌎 Celebrate Earth Day this week with Language Learning! 🌿

Did you know you can build speech and language skills while exploring nature?

Here are simple, fun ideas to try with your child:
🌱 Go on a nature scavenger hunt (find leaves, sticks, flowers)
🗣 Practice describing what you see: big/small, rough/smooth, green/brown
❓ Ask WH questions: “What is that?” “Where did you find it?”
🔄 Work on expanding sentences: “leaf” → “green leaf” → “I found a green leaf!”
🧺 Try a sorting activity (colors, sizes, types)

These activities support:
✔️ Vocabulary growth
✔️ Sentence expansion
✔️ Following directions
✔️ Functional communication

Learning happens everywhere—even outside!

📍 Proudly serving families in Bel Air, Abingdon, Havre de Grace, Perry Hall & White Marsh

04/20/2026

BIG NEWS, Brain Builders families! 💚

Due to overwhelming demand, we are expanding AGAIN and welcoming a new Occupational Therapist this June 2026! 🎉

✨ This means:
✔️ More availability for OT evaluations + treatment
✔️ Support for fine motor, sensory, and feeding needs
✔️ Shorter wait times (limited spots available!)

🧠 OT can help with:
✋ Fine motor skills (writing, grasp, coordination)
🧩 Sensory processing & regulation
🍴 Feeding & picky eating
👕 Independence with daily tasks (dressing, self-care)

📞 Call now to get on the schedule before spots fill!
(We expect these openings to go quickly!)

04/15/2026

At Brain Builders, we’re buzzing with fun ways to build fine motor, sensory, and coordination skills, and a bee theme is one of our favorites for elementary-aged kids!

✨ Here’s what we target in OT with “bee” activities:
🐝 Fine motor strength – squeezing tongs to “pick up bees” and place them in the hive
🐝 Handwriting skills – tracing honeycombs, writing bee-themed words
🐝 Visual motor skills – navigating bees to flowers, mazes, and puzzles
🐝 Bilateral coordination – cutting, crafting, and building hives
🐝 Sensory regulation – calming “buzzing” breathing and heavy work activities

🌟 When kids are engaged, learning happens naturally—and play becomes powerful therapy!

Try this at home:
🐝Use kitchen tongs to pick up small toys (or “bees”)
🐝Draw a honeycomb and have your child color inside the lines
🐝Practice “buzz breathing” 🐝 (deep breath in, slow “bzzzzz” out)

Little hands doing BIG work!

📍 Serving Harford County families
🏆 Voted Best of Harford

04/14/2026

At Brain Builders, we love turning everyday themes into powerful learning opportunities!

Here’s how we use a “bee” theme in therapy:
🐝 Articulation practice – “buzz,” “bee,” “hive,” “flower” (hello /b/ and /z/ sounds!)
🐝 Vocabulary building – pollinate, nectar, swarm, honeycomb
🐝 Following directions – “First find the flower, then feed the bee!”
🐝 Storytelling & sequencing – How does a bee make honey?
🐝 Social skills – Working together like a hive!

🌟 Learning is more meaningful (and FUN!) when it connects to the world around us.

Try this at home:
Next time you see a bee, ask your child:
🐝“What is the bee doing?”
🐝“Where is it going next?”
🐝“Why are bees important?”

Small moments = BIG language growth!

04/10/2026

Spring sensory play = learning + fun

These simple sensory bins help build:
-Language skills
-Fine motor development
-Sensory exploration

Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers at home!

Save this for later & try one this week!
Which bin would your child love most?

04/09/2026

Understanding bottle aversion can be challenging for many parents. If your child becomes upset or distressed by the sight or smell of a bottle, you're not alone. We’re here to support you through this! In our therapy sessions, we work closely with your child to understand and overcome feeding difficulties like bottle aversion. Let's make feeding time a peaceful experience.

04/08/2026

Feeding challenges can be daunting, and bottle feeding isn't always as simple as it seems. Every child is unique, and so is their developmental journey. Let's explore how personalized support can turn the bottle battle into a bonding moment.

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Brain Builders!
Wishing your family a joyful day filled with love, laughter, and sweet moments together.

Address

37 Kensington Parkway
Bel Air North, MD
21009

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 2pm

Telephone

+14109292088

Website

https://mybrainbuilders.com/

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