The Airplane Spoon

11/05/2025

Today at social group, we did something that was so fun. We made a book together! Each child had their own page and out the stickers and told the story for their page. Then, for the last page, we all held the marker to write “The End” together. It was great!

10/30/2025

Who says gloves are just for hands? Or are they socks? Glocks? Soves? Who knows! We just laugh and enjoy the silliness!

10/24/2025

We had a blast 💥 with our pomegranate today!
First, we cut it and the got all of the “rubies” out- hundreds and hundreds! And then, we tried to squish them with a masher but that was too messy, juice was flying everywhere! So we put them in a baggie and got hammers to juice them! Delicious!

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10/22/2025

This is how we do it! Reading with the characters! Here, we are reading Mo Willem’s Elephant and Piggie books “Can I Play Too?” We had to get a little creative and use a green stretchy tube for the snake! The kids loved acting out the different roles. Books can be so social, which is why we almost always incorporate books into our Social Groups! In this conversation group, the children are learning to take turns by only reading their roles in the book, using emotional expression, and of course, having tons of fun!

10/17/2025

Today we said goodbye to Nicole and Alyssa — two incredible humans who have brought so much heart, laughter, and care to The Airplane Spoon. We’ll miss you both so much and can’t wait to see where your next adventures take you! ✈️💫

Thank you for all the love, play, and magic you brought to our days. 🌈✨

09/22/2025

We are excited to host this CSHA coffee chat this upcoming Friday for local fellow Speech-Language Pathologists to meet up and enjoy the time together! Can't wait to see you there!

SLPs interested in attending, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/SNAt9Cafth74cWoK6

08/12/2025

From Tube Feeds to Kindergarten Triumph 🎉
After a long and challenging journey of being tube fed, this amazing girl is now eating orally — and thriving! 💪✨

This year has been a tale of many goals and victories- from setting a 4 ounce a day drinking goal in March to a beginning her official weaning process this summer to get to 100% oral feeding goal before starting kindergarten and SHE DID IT!

First day of kindergarten, no tube feeds, and a 10oz weight gain in one week! This milestone is the result of her determination, her family’s unwavering love, and the teamwork behind her care. 💛

Here’s to new beginnings, more victories, and celebrating every bite. 🥄❤️

08/11/2025

👋 Hello wonderful parents,

Looking for meaningful, developmentally rich activities for your little ones this fall?

At The Airplane Spoon, we offer small, expert-led classes designed to nurture confidence, curiosity, and connection in your child’s early years.

🍽️ For Babies (starting solids):
Infant Feeding Class – Wednesdays @ 9:30am
Supportive, evidence-based guidance for one of baby’s biggest milestones.

🧸 For Toddlers:
My First Play Class – Wednesdays @ 10:45am
A playful space for movement, interaction, and early development.

👩‍🍳 For Preschoolers:
My First Cooking Class – Tuesdays @ 3:45pm
Hands-on fun that builds independence, motor skills, and joy in learning.

✨ Each class is kept small (3–6 children) and led by doctoral and master-level child development professionals, so you know your child is in good hands.

Spots are filling for the fall season (monthly & 8–10 week sessions).
📍 Local to Menlo Park.
💛 Learn more or register here: https://www.theairplanespoon.com/our-lessons

You don’t need to figure this out alone. Let’s make this season playful and empowering for your child!

Wishing you a great August! 🌿

08/02/2025

🍌 Ready to start solids without stress?
Our Starting Solids Class is led by a feeding therapist/lactation consultant and is perfect for babies 6–12 months and their caregivers.

🥄 Baby-led weaning
🍐 Gagging vs choking
🍼 Cups, spoons, textures — and your questions answered

✅ Small, supportive group (3 children max)
✅ 4-week series
Sept Class: Sept 10 - Oct 1st
Oct Class: Oct 8-29
Nov Class: Nov 5 - Dec 3

Wednesdays from 9:30 - 10:15pm

🎉 Use code FALL50 to save $50 — offer ends August 20!

🔗 Register at https://www.theairplanespoon.com/our-lessons?utm_medium=page_links


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Explore personalized pediatric speech and feeding therapy services at The Airplane Spoon. Our expert team supports communication, mealtime skills, and confidence through play-based, family-centered care.

08/02/2025

🍲 Calling all little chefs! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳
Join OT Nicole this Fall for a hands-on cooking adventure where kids stir, scoop, smile — and grow! This is a cooking class for all children ages 4-6 years old!

🧠 Support motor skills, confidence, and sensory play

Fall Session runs: Sept 9 - Nov 11
📅 Tuesdays at 3:45PM - 4:45pm
Location: at The Airplane Spoon in Menlo Park
🎉 Use code FALL50 to save $50 – offer ends August 20!

Spots are limited — join now before this class fills up!
Register here:
https://www.theairplanespoon.com/service-page/my-first-cooking-class-fall-2025-1?utm_medium=page_links&referral=service_list_widget

08/02/2025

🍂 Our Fall Play Classes are here — and they’re filling fast!

✨ For children 18–36 months, these small group classes support early language, sensory, and social development in a playful, supportive space.

Fall Session: Wednesdays - Sept 9 - Nov 11th
Time: 10:45 – 11:30 am
Location: The Airplane Spoon, 697 Menlo Ave, Menlo Park

🧡 Use code FALL50 to save $50 — offer ends August 20!

🔗 Reserve your spot: https://www.theairplanespoon.com/service-page/my-first-play-class-fall-2025-1?utm_medium=page_links&referral=service_list_widget

06/21/2025

Happy CCC day to Alyssa! Our speech therapist Alyssa has now completed her clinical fellowship and is ready to be a fully independent clinician! We are so proud!