Prairie Grit Therapy

04/17/2026

You know what ya'll need? A reminder that summer is coming...

Mark your calendars for May 1. Registration for ALL our summer programs open at noon.

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04/17/2026

Big news from the our speech room: Cora officially graduated! 🧡
She came in working on her speech sounds and walked out mastering every single one. Every session, every at-home practice round, every small win added up to this moment.
That’s her voice, fully hers. Go talk up a storm, Cora. Great work Cora and Miss Jorie!

04/17/2026

This week’s Above & BEE-yond Award goes to Ms. Lila.

Ms. Lila is the first Prairie Grit employee to receive this joint organization award, and it is well deserved. She is a young star who truly does it all for Adaptive Sports and our preschool programs.

Sign maker.
Swim instructor.
Classroom para.
And whatever else is needed that day.

Ms. Lila brings energy, creativity, and a team-first mindset to everything she touches. She steps in without hesitation, supports kids and teammates alike, and helps keep programs running in ways that matter.

Her impact is everywhere, even if you do not always see it all at once.

About the Above & BEE-yond Award:
Each week, this award recognizes a team member who goes the extra mile in supporting our members, programs, and team. Recipients get to choose a treat from our partner Blissful Bee as a small thank-you for the impact they make.

Ms. Lila, thank you for everything you do and for going Above & BEE-yond every day.

04/14/2026

Miss Jorie officially has her Cs. 🧡

The Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) is one of the most significant milestones in the field, and Miss Jorie earned it.
She brought her passion for play-based therapy and her belief in every communicator's potential long before those letters were official. Now they just match what we already knew.

Congratulations, Miss Jorie. We're proud of how much you've grow this past year and can't wait to see more from you.

04/11/2026

Let’s meet more of our team (and their portraits painted by their peers )😬 pt. 2

04/10/2026

Should have done more research before handing these people paintbrushes. 🧡

We were not familiar with your game 🤯
They give everything every day. Tonight, they got a brush, a canvas, and a few hours that were just for them. Pause. Paint. was everything we hoped it would be, and we’re already planning the next one.
Big thank you to Miss Kara for being an AWESOME instructor for this night.

Thanks to everyone for coming. As for the rest of you… the tone has been set…

04/08/2026

Let’s “have a paint night” they said.
“We’ll draw each other” they said.
“It’ll be gReAt” they said.

Meet the team (and their new portraits). Part 1.

04/07/2026

Big congrats to Adam on graduating from OT with Miss Kara.

This one’s loaded.

He came in working toward better coordination, stronger hands, and more independence. He leaves catching and shooting, managing everyday tasks with confidence, and running his own home program.

But here’s the part that sticks.

Adam set a goal to play guitar. Not just hold it. Play it.

Now he’s holding it, strumming, and already working through three chords and a song. He even got his own guitar.

He also reached the range of motion he needed for something personal to him, taking communion. That matters.

Strength improved. Grip improved. Mobility improved. Independence improved.

And maybe most importantly, he found something he enjoys and wants to keep doing.

Adam, you did the work. We’re proud of you.

Now go keep building on it.

04/07/2026

This is the way 😎 ✨

The Minot Park District is proud to announce plans for a new poured-in-place, all-inclusive playground that will be located at Scheels Complex on the east end. This exciting project will replace the existing playground and create a space where children of all abilities can play, explore, and connect together.

The project is made possible through strong community partnerships with the Minot Area Community Foundation and Minot Junior Golf Association, along with the Garrison Diversion Recreation Program. Their collaboration and commitment to enhancing quality of life in Minot have been instrumental in bringing this vision to life.

This inclusive playground is designed so that children of all physical, sensory, and cognitive abilities can play side by side. Features such as poured-in-place rubber surfacing provide smooth, wheelchair-accessible pathways throughout the play area, allowing children and caregivers of all mobility levels to navigate the space safely and comfortably. Inclusive equipment also encourages cooperative play, social interaction, and shared experiences, helping ensure that every child feels welcome and valued.

To read the entire story, follow this link 👉 https://bit.ly/4vhaE8s

04/06/2026

Your kid loves their sibling. That doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Sibshops is a support group built just for siblings of kids with disabilities — a place to play, connect, and be around other kids who actually get it.

Next session is Tuesday and spots are open. 🧡

DM us to get your kid registered.

04/06/2026

We’ve been training for this day.

Happy Easter. 🐣

04/03/2026

Thank You, Katie!

Katie wrapped up her clinical placement with us this semester, and we’re grateful for the time she spent at Prairie Grit Therapy.

As a graduate student in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of North Dakota, Katie brought a thoughtful approach and a genuine passion for helping kids find their voice and build confidence. She jumped in, built connections, and made a meaningful impact in a short time.

We wish her the best as she heads toward graduation in May 2026 and the next step in her career.

Thanks for being part of the team, Katie. Good luck in what’s ahead!

Communication Sciences & Disorders - University of North Dakota