Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center, P.C.- North Liberty

TEAM MEMBER HIGHLIGHT: Meet Kacy! Kacy is a speech-language pathologist in our Des Moines location.

What are you watching right now?
I just finished watching the latest season of Yellowstone, so now I am starting 1883.

What is your favorite food?
My favorite food is popcorn. I eat it almost every single day!

What do you like to do when you're not at work?
When I'm not at work, I really love to go golfing. However, during the winter when I'm not able to golf, I'm either staying warm inside with my cats watching my favorite shows, or out finding some sort of adventure with my fiance (such as snow skiing, snowmobiling, or hanging out with goats apparently).

Need an activity for your kiddos this weekend? Give your child a blank piece of paper and have them recreate one of their favorite books or make one of their own. This activity is perfect for your child to practice their reading, writing, and art skills! #etlcreads #nationalreadingmonth

A little goes a long way! Continue celebrating National Reading Month by incorporating just 20 minutes of reading into your family's routine each day. #nationalreadingmonth #etlcreads

Increased confidence? ✅
No more homework battle? ✅
Reading is FUN? ✅

What are you waiting for? Together, we can help make learning fun for your student! Ask us how!

It's week three of our #nationalreadingmonth challenge! Play along in our stories by guessing the book title based on the emojis. #etlcreads

Summer may seem far away, but it is never too early to think about how you can help your child avoid the summer slide!
Registration is now open for our small-group summer programs. Click to learn more about what we have to offer here at Enrichment.
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At Enrichment Therapy and Learning Center, we want to support you as your child's literacy develops. Use these tools at home to help your child's literacy grow each day! #etlcreads #nationalreadingmonth

Don't forget! Our office will be closed from Monday, March 14th - Thursday, March 17th. We will reopen on Monday, March 21st. Have a safe and fun spring break!

TEAM MEMBER HIGHLIGHT: Meet Meghan! Meghan is a speech-language pathologist at our North Liberty location.

What is your coffee order?
I drink coffee every morning, and my favorite is an almond milk latte. I prefer hot coffee, no matter what time of year!

What is your favorite food?
I love all kinds of seafood, and I especially enjoy sushi. I have a huge sweet tooth, specifically for dark chocolate.

What is your favorite quote?
"Great success requires greater sacrifice."

What do you like to do when you’re not at work?
I love spending time outdoors, whether it's skiing, running, biking, hiking, yoga, or hanging out at the lake, I love enjoying nature!

Do you need an activity to get your family out of the house? Entertain your kids and help them with their literacy skills by heading to the library! Enjoy storytime activities put on by a librarian, check out books, listen to audiobooks, reserve a study room for quiet homework space, or simply allow your child the opportunity to browse a variety of genres of books. #etlcreads #nationalreadingmonth

There are so many ways to enjoy reading! Do you prefer reading a book or listening to an audiobook?
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Wow! Check out this young student's progress! Do you have concerns about your child's speech and language abilities? It's never too soon to get started. Ask about our free screening!

It's National Reading Month! Check out this week's reading challenge.

Week #2: Follow along this week in our stories and complete the polls and questions! #nationalreadingmonth #etlcreads #wouldyourather

Does your child struggle with reading? Reading is a skill that we use throughout our entire life. Check out these four tips to help students who struggle with reading! #nationalreadingmonth #etlcreads

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"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." At Enrichment Therapy and Learning Center we seek to promote literacy skills in school and at home. Ask our learning specialists and speech-language pathologists how you can help your child exercise their mind with reading!

Meet Jamie!

Jamie is a learning specialist in our Des Moines office and also is the billing specialist for both locations!

What is a fun fact about yourself?
I hate the cold but I LOVE to snowboard. I try to go a few times a year.

What is your favorite food?
Recently, I've been on a ramen noodle kick. I like to add a variety of sauteed veggies, shrimp, sriracha, soy sauce, and other spices to jazz it up. I definitely recommend it!

What do you like to do when you’re not at work?
When I'm not working, I'm planning my next trip! I'm either going somewhere to hike or snowboard. Colorado and Sedona, Arizona are a few of my favorite places.

Do you want to help improve your child's literacy? Turn on the captions in order to help your child make a connection between the words they are hearing and the words they are seeing. #etlcreads #nationalreadingmonth

You are not alone. Many kids struggle with reading, and it can take a toll on their confidence. If your child is falling behind, don't wait to help them find success. Call and ask about our services to get your child back on track! #nationalreadingmonth #etlcreads

We love hearing when students find success in the classroom and their hard work is rewarded!

It's National Reading Month!

This month, we are excited to raise awareness of the importance of reading. Tag along as we share fun activities, encouraging strategies, and challenges!

Challenge #1: Read your favorite book by Dr. Seuss! Follow along in our stories this week to see team members reading their favorite Dr. Seuss books! #etlcreads #happybirthdaydrseuss

What can you do today to make you and your child’s future even brighter?

Meet Mallory! Mallory is a speech-language pathologist in our North Liberty office.

Fun Fact:
I'm a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan. I watched all of the playoff games this year, even though the Steelers weren't in it!

Coffee:
Caramel macchiato - hot or cold!

Favorite Food:
Sushi

Favorite Song:
Baby Shark .... 😅

What do I like to do when I'm not at work:
Go on camping trips to the mountains! I love hiking, there's no better feeling than getting to the top of a mountain.

Happy Anniversary, Kelsey! Thanks for all that you do, we are so blessed to have you as part of the ETLC team!

Are you wondering if your two-year-old is on track? Knowing what speech, language, and social milestones your child should be meeting should be easy. If you have any concerns, connect with our office to schedule a free screening!

"Lily’s confidence has begun to improve since she began receiving help from Ms. Moore. She hated school and learning because it was so frustrating. Now Lily reads almost every time she gets in our car and religiously every night before bed. It’s wonderful to see her finding joy in books! Thank you for all you have done to help her love learning and build confidence in her schoolwork. We are so proud of Lily’s hard work and never-give-up attitude." - Lily's mom

"Lily is so awesome to work with! She always gets a lot of work done each session, and she strives to do her best work each day. Lily recently had a win by demonstrating mastery of all the words from Fry’s First 1000 words, which is a list of the 1,000 most common reading sight words! It is a joy to watch her meet goal after goal. Way to go, Lily!" - Suzanne Moore, M.A., CCC-SLP

Knowing what milestones should be met and by when is confusing. You shouldn’t have to wonder if your child is on track. Enrichment Therapy & Learning Center provides free screenings for all of our service areas. Don’t wait- contact our office to schedule a free screening!

Are you concerned about your child’s speech development? Do you worry that your child is not understanding what you say to them? Let’s take a closer look at the who, what, when, why, and where of early language development. Click the link to learn more!

https://enrichmenttherapies.com/the-5-ws-of-early-intervention-language-success/

At Enrichment Therapy and Learning Center, we know that Mondays can be pretty overwhelming. In order to help you and your child conquer the week, break large and overwhelming tasks into manageable and small steps. You got this!

Meet Kelsey! Kelsey is a speech-language pathologist in our Des Moines office.

What is a goal you have for 2022?
This year I’m hoping to finish my 3rd marathon!

What are you watching or reading right now?
I’m currently reading/listening to “Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain” and I’m currently watching “The Bachelor”.

What do you like to do when you’re not at work?
I love spending time with my family and being outside together when it’s warm.