Speech Therapy Solutions - MN

11/08/2025

🎄❄️ Tree decorating day! ❄️🎄

My family and I bundled up and braved the cold this morning to decorate our “Acts of Kindness” themed tree for Light Up Princeton! 💖

Frozen fingers and all, we had so much fun (minus the melt downs 🤪) getting into the holiday spirit — and it was totally worth it to help spread a little kindness and cheer. 🌟

Can’t wait to see all the beautiful trees shining bright this season! ✨

10/31/2025

If you stop by Marvs and ABRA, be sure to stop by and see us!! We’re here to 10-2!

**non-food items available!!**

10/30/2025

Fun with Melissa this week in the sensory gym!!

10/14/2025

AMAZING work from our community!! $8,000 raised!!!

Click here to view this item from hometownsource.com.

10/09/2025

How does one not smile all day, when a little one comes in with this sweet little gift??? 💐 🌺


Topped with this weekly win today: a little one LOOKED at me and said “BYE” for the first time ever. They were maybe met with loud excitement, but they REPEATED IT for mom (because she was busy doing mom things and missed it) … 🤩🤘✌️👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼

10/04/2025

See you all tomorrow!!

10/01/2025

Melissa has been hard at “play” this month!! Wondering about OT services? Set up a phone consultation with Melissa here…

https://alaina-verkinnes.clientsecure.me/

09/29/2025

🍂 Fall Sensory Bin Fun! 🍁

Looking for an easy, sensory-based activity that sparks creativity and builds language skills? Try this DIY Fall Sensory Bin using items you already have at home! 🙌

✨ What you’ll need:
• A bin filled with dried corn, rice, or beans
• Scoops, cups, and spoons
• Fall-themed items: mini pumpkins, pinecones, leaves, toy animals

🎯 Why we love it:
This simple setup encourages hands-on play and boosts language development!

🗣️ Language opportunities:
👉 Action words: scoop, pour, dump, hide, find
👉 Concepts: full/empty, big/small, in/out
👉 Functional phrases: “More corn,” “Help me,” “I want a scoop”

Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and curious little hands 🍁💬

09/19/2025

🌟 Exciting News for Our Community! 🌟

We’re raising funds to build an inclusive playground—a place where ALL kids can play, grow, and make memories together. Every child deserves a safe, welcoming space to swing, climb, and laugh with friends, and this project will make that possible. 🧡🖤🧡🖤

Let’s come together as a community and create something truly special—because play has no limits. 🛝✨

As of September 15, we’ve raised $33,466 toward our ultimate goal of $350,000. We plan to apply for a matching grant through Lion’s International once we’re closer to our halfway mark of $175,000. In the meantime, we’ll keep applying for grants, fundraising, and partnering with local businesses. Donations can be made through this link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/4W9BKD43RNHCQ.

Our next fundraiser is the Princeton Tigers Car Show on October 5th. 🚗 🚙 🏍
https://www.facebook.com/share/1EnMKRzzUw/?mibextid=wwXIfr. Please come check it out and share this event!

More details about the Princeton Inclusive Playground project can be found at our website: https://www.princetoninclusiveplayground.org/

Thank you for your support! ❤

09/16/2025

🌟 **Welcome Our New OT!** 🌟

We’re excited to introduce **Melissa Hokeness, MS, OTR/L** from Little Thrivers OT Services , to our clinic team! With 10 years of experience in both outpatient and school-based settings, Melissa is passionate about helping kids grow through play while building skills in social/emotional regulation, fine motor development, self-help, sensory processing, and more.

She currently works full-time at Rum River Special Education Co-op and is now offering **outpatient pediatric OT services in our clinic** to provide even more support for families in our community.

👩‍👩‍👧 Outside of work, Melissa lives in Zimmerman with her husband and two kids (ages 5 & 3). Her family loves the outdoors and cabin time!

📅 **Now accepting new OT clients!**
Visit our website to schedule a phone consultation.
https://alaina-verkinnes.clientsecure.me/

Read her full BIO here: https://www.mnspeechtherapysolutions.com/oturl

Help us give Melissa a warm welcome! 💙

08/21/2025

I had to 😂😂😂