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Welcome to Tools to Grow, Inc.'s Back to School 2016 Newsletter! We are so excited that you signed up to receive our newsletters and hope that they provide you with information, tools, and resources to help with the most important job there is ... helping children grow!

We can't believe summer is coming to an end. It is already time for kids to go back to school! In this newsletter you will find a Back to School PROMO Code, Back to School Resources, Documentation & Data Collection Resources, NEW Resources, and learn about our NEW Reflex POSTER & Article!

Back to School Promo Code!!!

Tools to Grow is excited to offer you a PROMO Code for $5 off an individual Full Premium Membership!

Enter the PROMO Code SCHOOL

Hurry!!! This deal is only valid from 8/24/16 - 8/26/16!

Whether you are a new Member signing up for the first time, or a current member renewing your membership ..... this sale is for you!!!

Don't miss out on this Back to School SALE!!!

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Back to School - Folder Covers

Organize student folders with these fun covers! 2 Lined Paper/Versions included. Students can color and print name, grade, and OT Goals. Fun way to organize student's working folders. Simply print, fill out, and glue/tape on folders.
Includes Editable Version! Simply TYPE directly into PDF!

Find these FREE Covers Here!

Organize Student & Caseload Information

Use the following forms to organize each student’s/child’s information. Includes:
IEP’s, IFSP's & 504's at a Glance: A great way to Organize and Manage information on this one page colorful resource.

Student Information Organizer: Organize and Manage Student Information on this convenient form!

Organization Checklist: Organize Caseload Information on this EDITABLE Checklist- You TYPE into it! Includes 3 PAGES of Checklists. Includes Heading for Student Name, Script, Review Date, Re-Eval Date, Assistive Equipment, Quarterly Note (check box), and Mandate.

Annual Review Checklist: Annual Review time will be a breeze with this Editable/Fillable Checklist!

Caseload Manager: This is an Editable/Fillable PDF to Organize your Caseload. Simply open PDF, Save to your device, open and TYPE in your information!

Find these Caseload Organization Tools here!

Flag Banner - All About Me!

This is a Great Craftivity for Back to School!! Print out FREE Flag Banner Page and Complete Flag by printing &/or coloring on it. Cut out Flag and then Punch holes on the top 2 circles. Attach flags together on string/ribbon to form a banner.

Download this FREE resource by clicking here!!!

Managing Clinical Resources and Professional Handouts

Tired of locating your Winter resources just as Spring arrives? Are some of your favorite paper resources buried in the bottom of an old file cabinet? We have the answer! Organize paper resources by Performance Area or by Holiday/Season.
Simply print out cover page and binder spine for each area/subject and place in a binder.

Find these binder cover and spines here!

2016/2017 Monthly Calendar Organization

2 Page Full Size & 1 Page Monthly Calendars: Each Month includes space to write Evaluations, Consults, Annual Reviews, Screenings and To-Do's. This Calendar is Perfect for Organizing your 2016/2017 School Year! Also Includes a Year at a Glance Page.

Monthly Paperwork Organizer - 2016: This 14 PAGE PDF will help you organize IEPs, Re-Evaluations, Consultations, and Evaluations for each month in the 2016/2017 School Year. Includes August 2016 - August 2017.

Find these Monthly Calendar Organization Tools here!

FREE Editable Schedule

FREE! Daily Schedule - Editable (Week Days & Letter Days Versions). TYPE into forms!

Find this Editable Schedule form here!

FREE! Back to School Binder Organization

FREE Binder Cover & Binder Spines for all your Back to School paper resources! Organize Back to School printable resources in a binder with this High Quality Binder Cover sheet and Spine.

Download this resource by clicking here!!!

Editable Monthly Attendance

Monthly Attendance will be a breeze with these forms! Simply open the Editable/Fillable PDF and type in information! You only have to type in your information once and it will transfer to each month!

2 Versions Available:
1) Codes Added - TYPE in your name, school, and student's names. Codes are already entered for you!
2) You Type in Codes - TYPE in your name, school, student’s names, and Attendance Codes.

Find Editable Attendance Forms here!

There are many different types of documentation a pediatric Occupational Therapist completes throughout a typical work day. These may include: Referral for Service, Progress Note, Daily Contact Note, Quarterly Note, Evaluation Report, Consultation Note, Intervention Plan, Supervision Note, Attendance Records, and Discontinuation Summaries. Regardless of the type of documentation, certain conventions for good documentation must occur.

This blog will explore documenting ongoing intervention and progress in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. It will focus on: (1) Benefits and Accountability of Data Collection, (2) Considerations for Data Collection, (3) Principles of Data Collection, and finally (4) Documentation and Data Collection Resources Tools to Grow has to offer.

Read Entire Blog Post here!

Occupational Therapy School Based Skills Checklist:

These informal School Based Skills checklists provide a valuable record for documenting a child’s progress in a variety of performance areas. Use these over and over when standardized testing is not indicated or suitable.
School Based Skills Checklists are organized into Three Different Age/Grade Ranges:

1. Occupational Therapy Skills Checklist: Kindergarten - 1st Grade
2. Occupational Therapy Skills Checklist: 2nd - 3rd Grade
3. Occupational Therapy Skills Checklist: 4th - 6th Grade

Draw a Picture of Your House:
Use the space below to draw a picture of the place that you live. Try to do your best to include as many details as possible.

Let's Make a Comic Strip:
6 PAGE PDF! Use the outlines to make a comic strip. Add words and pictures! A great way to practice drawing and handwriting skills!!

Hooked on Learning - Fish Card matching Game:
17 PAGE High Quality PDF Fish themed Game! Includes Detailed Instructions, Fish Cards - Upper and Lower Case Versions, Picture Cards (2 Versions), and Game Board Assembly Instructions. Child "fishes" for Upper and Lower Case Letters!

Let's Learn my Phone Number:
This 4 Page PDF includes 3 Versions of Activities for a Child to Learn their Phone Number. Child will identify numbers on a phone and can color the numbers and write their phone number.

Tools to Grow is excited to present a printed poster version of our Reflex Infographic.

2 Options Available:

Option 1:
- Color Paper - 20 x 42 inches
- 12 Page High Quality Color Article

Option 2:
- High Gloss Color Paper - 9.5 x 18 inches
- 12 Page High Quality Color Article

This article will review:
- tonic reflexes - ATNR, TLR, STNR
- significance if the reflex persists beyond the typical age range
- the possible impact on a child’s functioning and role performance
- therapeutic interventions