Seneca Parents as Teachers

03/29/2026

Some kids don’t need calming strategies—they need alerting input! ⚡️

If a child seems sluggish, disengaged, or low-energy, their body might just need a boost 🚀

Faster movement and more intense sensory input can help “wake up” the body and improve attention 👀✨

Think: jumping, stop-and-go games, upbeat music, or even certain crunchy/chewy snacks 🏃‍♂️🎶🥨

Sometimes, a quick energy boost is all it takes to help kids feel ready to engage and participate 🙌

💾 Save this for when you need easy ideas to boost alertness!

👇 Leave an 🍎 to get the link to our best FREE sensory processing handouts!

03/29/2026

🎒 The school day can be tough on kids with all the noise, routines, and changes! 🏫💭

Try these calming sensory strategies to help kids stay regulated:
🛋️ Quiet space
✋ Tactile input
🎶 Calming sounds
💪 Heavy work
🧘 Yoga & breathing

👉 Want all 10 strategies? Drop a 🎒 below and we will send them to you!

Then, let us know....
💬 What calming strategy works best for your kids?

03/29/2026

Love this fine motor activity! One of our favorite fine motor activities for Spring!

Gather your materials:
💚Playdough
📎Paperclips
📄Paper (cut into circles with a scrapbooking tool or cut with scissors)
🪨A few rocks or pebbles

Build a Spring garden and build skills! 🌼 Here's the how and why behind this OT activity: https://www.theottoolbox.com/grow-garden-pretend-play-dough/

03/29/2026

March is National Reading Month!

Reading together does so much more than build early literacy, it also strengthens relationships.

Parent educators have noticed that sharing books deepens family connection in meaningful ways:
📚 More shared attention between caregivers and their children
📚Greater father involvement in everyday learning moments
📚Parents discovering new, joyful ways to weave books into daily routines
📚Stronger connections formed among families in the community
📚Increased involvement from teen parents

Small moments with a book can spark big growth for children, caregivers, and communities alike. 📖
Share the books you’re reading this month in the comments.

03/29/2026

✂️Practice With Scissors!

Looking for fun ways to practice with scissors? Try one of these fun ideas! These activities will get little hands ready to snip and cut on lines!

👉Want to check out al of our favorite scissor skill activities for kids including FREE PRINTABLES? Leave a ✂️ in the comments and we’ll send them your way!

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03/28/2026

Seneca PTO Carnival starts at 4. Come see us at the Elementary School!

03/23/2026

Free parenting class available!

Our next parenting class for caregivers of 2 year olds and up is scheduled to begin Our next parenting class will begin April 21st in Joplin. Registration is now open on our website: theallianceofswmo.org


✅The class is free, including dinner, childcare, and class materials.
✅The class runs from April 21st through June 23rd on Tuesday evenings with dinner being served at 5:30 pm and class time from 6 to 7:30 pm.
✅The class uses the Child-Parent Relationship Training curriculum and is taught by a licensed professional counselor.
✅Each individual who would like to attend must register.
✅To receive a certificate of completion, you must attend 8 of the 10 classes.

We’re making sure that no ask for help goes unanswered. Find community support, kids programs, resources, and more at The Alliance of Southwest Missouri.

03/19/2026

Free today at Dairy Queen!!!

03/19/2026

Who is planting a garden/flowers this spring? What are you planting?

03/12/2026

We had such a good time this morning at the Story Walk with Joplin Parents as Teachers! Thank you for inviting us! Moli Jackson and her boys enjoyed a chilly walk around the park reading the story Petey Perfectpants & The Silly Sock Problem. Then played at the park afterwards! There will be another one in June! So fun!

02/27/2026

If you don't have your kiddos signed up for a free book EVERY month----sign them up! They will get a free book until they turn 5!

02/27/2026

Need help with laundry? This is in Girard, KS.