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Welcome to Creating Communicators!
Hi! I'm Mindy, the owner of Creating Communicators, an Indigenous-owned therapy company dedicated to supporting communication, learning, and inclusion.
I have over 20 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant and more than 25 years of experience working with children and individuals with developmental disabilities. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of partnering with schools, daycares, Head Starts, and First Nation communities across Alberta.
My goal is to create practical, engaging, and easy-to-use resources that help educators, therapists, and families build communication skills through meaningful, play-based learning.
At Creating Communicators, we provide:
Speech and language resources
Occupational therapy-inspired activities
Classroom communication supports
Fine motor and language development ideas
Staff training and professional development
Online therapy services
Every resource is designed with real classrooms and therapy sessions in mind, making them simple to use while supporting a wide range of learners.
Thank you for visiting my store—I hope my resources help make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful for your students!
Mindy
Owner, Creating Communicators
🌐 Website: www.creatingcommunicators.net
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The Ultimate Visual Supports Bundle for Preschool and Headstarts
Create a calm, structured, and communication-rich classroom with this Visual Supports Bundle! This printable resource is packed with visual tools to help children understand routines, build independence, improve communication, and feel successful throughout their day. There is also a comprehensive Head Start Classroom Training Manual! This practical resource provides a step-by-step framework for creating predictable routines, supporting communication, promoting positive behaviour, and fosterin
PreK - K
Not Subject Specific
A Step-by-Step Guide for Early Educators
Head Start Classroom Training Manual | Step-by-Step Guide for Early Childhood Educators Build confident educators and successful classrooms with this comprehensive Head Start Classroom Training Manual! This practical resource provides a step-by-step framework for creating predictable routines, supporting communication, promoting positive behaviour, and fostering school readiness in preschool and Head Start classrooms. Perfect for new educators, experienced teachers, educational assistants, dayc
PreK - K
Not Subject Specific
Also included in: The Ultimate Visual Supports Bundle for Preschool and Headstarts
Indigenous Support Bundle
Visual Supports Bundle for Preschool, Head Start, Daycare, Kindergarten & Special Education | Classroom Visuals Description Create a calm, predictable, and communication-friendly classroom with this Visual Supports Bundle! This comprehensive resource includes everything you need to teach routines, expectations, communication, and independence in your classroom. Visual supports help children understand what is expected, reduce anxiety during transitions, encourage positive behaviour, and build c
PreK - K
Not Subject Specific
Also included in: The Ultimate Visual Supports Bundle for Preschool and Headstarts
The Legged Ones- An Indigeous Sorting Activity
Indigenous Animal Sorting Activity | The Four-Legged Ones, Winged Ones, Swimmers & CrawlersHelp children explore the natural world through an Indigenous-inspired learning activity! This engaging, hands-on resource invites students to sort animals into four meaningful categories: The Four-Legged Ones, The Winged Ones, The Swimmers, and The Crawlers.Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, Grade 1, and early elementary classrooms, this activity supports vocabulary development, critical thinking, scien
PreK - 1st
Canadian History, Not Subject Specific, Vocabulary
Common Games for Fine Motor
Fine Motor Centers for Preschool, Kindergarten & Special Education | OT & Speech Therapy ActivitiesLooking for engaging, low-prep fine motor activities that children will actually love? These play-based Fine Motor Centers combine fun classroom games with purposeful skill building to strengthen the small muscles needed for handwriting, self-care, cutting, dressing, and classroom success.Designed by a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant working alongside Occupational Therapists, these centers natu
PreK - 2nd
For All Subjects
Smudging Guide | Indigenous Education | Cree Teachings | Printable Handout
Teach children about the meaningful Indigenous practice of smudging with this respectful, age-appropriate Smudging Information Handout. Designed for educators, support staff, parents, and community members, this printable resource provides a simple introduction to the purpose of smudging, common protocols, and Cree teachings while emphasizing that practices may vary among families, Nations, and Knowledge Keepers.This handout explains the steps of a traditional smudge, including preparing the med
Not Specific
Canadian History, Character Education, Social Emotional Learning
Sippy Cup Informational Handout
Skip the Sippy Cup! | Parent Handout | Speech Therapy | Oral Motor Development | Feeding ResourceHelp families understand why moving beyond the sippy cup is an important step in supporting healthy oral development! This simple, one-page handout explains the impact prolonged sippy cup use can have on speech, feeding, swallowing, and oral muscle development while providing easy-to-understand recommendations for healthier cup choices.Perfect for Speech-Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists
PreK
For All Subjects, Health, Speaking & Listening
Summer Language and Phonological Awareness Handout
☀️ FREE Summer Language & Phonological Awareness Handout ☀️Keep language and literacy skills growing all summer long with this FREE parent-friendly handout! Designed for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students, this resource provides simple, engaging activities families can use at home to support language development and phonological awareness in everyday routines.Perfect for speech-language pathologists, teachers, interventionists, and parents looking for easy ways to prevent the
PreK - 2nd
Balanced Literacy, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Seven Sacred Teachings EAGLE
🦅 Eagle: Love – Seven Sacred Teachings Resource 🦅Bring Indigenous teachings into your classroom in a meaningful, hands-on, and developmentally appropriate way with this Eagle: Love resource from the Seven Sacred Teachings! This engaging printable pack helps children explore the teaching of Love through the Eagle while building early learning, fine motor, literacy, math, and social-emotional skills. ❤️Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, special education, Indigenous education, and early elemen
PreK - 4th
Canadian History, For All Subjects, Social Emotional Learning
Heavy Work Activities for Kids | Sensory Regulation & Proprioceptive Input | K–3
⭐ My Heavy Work: Classroom-Friendly Regulation Activities (K–3) Looking for simple, effective ways to help students regulate, focus, and calm their bodies—without derailing your entire lesson? My Heavy Work is a teacher-friendly guide packed with easy-to-implement heavy work activities designed specifically for Kindergarten through Grade 3 classrooms. Heavy work activities provide proprioceptive input through pushing, pulling, lifting, and weight-bearing movements—supporting attention, se
PreK - 3rd
Balanced Literacy, For All Subjects, Not Subject Specific
Goldfish Centers
Goldfish Centers – Math, Literacy & Fine-Motor Fun!Make a splash in your classroom with these hands-on, low-prep Goldfish Centers designed to support early learners in math, literacy, phonemic awareness, concepts, and fine-motor skills. These activities are flexible, engaging, and easy to adapt for whole-group instruction, small groups, centers, or independent practice. And yes, you can absolutely use real Goldfish crackers. (Snacking optional… but let’s be honest, inevitable.) ⭐ What’s Incl
PreK - 1st
Alphabet, Balanced Literacy, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
Sorting- A fun Garbage Can Activity
🗑️ Fun Garbage Can Sorting Activity – Animals, Food, Clothing & Vehicles Make sorting and categorizing a blast with this hands-on sorting activity! Perfect for speech therapy, preschool, kindergarten, or early elementary students, this interactive game helps children strengthen language development, categorization, and critical thinking skills — all while having fun! ✨ What’s Included Sorting Mats: 4 colorful garbage cans labeled Animals, Food, Clothing, and Vehicles Sorting Cards: Eng
PreK - 1st
For All Subjects, Vocabulary
Apples, Pumpkins and Halloween Centers
🎃 Apples, Pumpkins & Halloween Language Centers Age Range: 3–6 years | Theme: Fall, Apples, Pumpkins & Halloween Bring hands-on fun and language learning together this fall with these Apples, Pumpkins, and Halloween Centers! Perfect for speech-language pathologists, preschool teachers, and early childhood educators, this engaging set is designed to build essential communication and pre-literacy skills through play-based activities. 🌟 What’s Included: Apple “Go Togethers” Game Teach asso
PreK - 2nd
Phonics & Phonological Awareness, Reading Strategies, Vocabulary
Parent Handout for Ages 2-3
🌟 Speech and Language Development Handouts for Parents (Ages 2–3)By Mindy Olson, Creating CommunicatorsHelp parents understand what to expect and how to support their child’s communication development! These beautiful, parent-friendly handouts explain what typical speech and language skills look like — and when to seek extra support — in a way that’s clear, encouraging, and easy to share. 💬 What’s Included✅ Parent Handout: Ages 2–3 – Early speech & language milestones, practical home ti
PreK
For All Subjects
Parent Handout For Ages 4-6
🌟 Speech and Language Development Handouts for Parents (Ages 4–6)By Mindy Olson, Creating CommunicatorsHelp parents understand what to expect and how to support their child’s communication development! These beautiful, parent-friendly handouts explain what typical speech and language skills look like — and when to seek extra support — in a way that’s clear, encouraging, and easy to share. 💬 What’s Included✅ Parent Handout: Ages 4-6 – Early speech & language milestones, practical home
PreK - K
For All Subjects
Arctic Theme
Arctic Theme! Here are 30+ pages of fun activities. This includes a circle story for your group, concept pictures, and an association language activity. This is great for kinder and grade 1 with home readers and practice printing arctic-themed vocabulary. If you have any questions, please email me at mindy@creatingcommunicators.net. Thank you! Did you know?Check the green star! Follow my store to see new resources up to 50% off!TpT Credits: Review purchased products to get credits toward your
PreK - 1st
Balanced Literacy, Reading, Vocabulary
Seven Sacred Teachings Interactive Book
Hello! Here is a simple interactive book for younger children to open up the conversation about the Seven Sacred Teachings (Grandfather Teachings). It is a simple interactive book that explores the Seven Sacred Teachings and the animals that represent each one. Let me know if you have any questions! Mindy@creatingcommunicators.net Did you know?Check the green star! Follow my store to see new resources up to 50% off!TpT Credits: Review purchased products to get credits toward your next purchaseI
PreK - 2nd
Native Americans, Vocabulary
Interactive Book- Early Skills
Here is a cute interactive book for preschoolers. All of these skills are important language skills for all children. The books included are: concepts beginning sounds opposites. Easy to prep and use over and over. Did you know? Check the green star! Follow my store to see new resources up to 50% off!TpT Credits: Review purchased products to get credits toward your next purchase If you have a question or issue, you can email me at Mindy@creatingcommunicators.net. It is important that you are ha
PreK - 1st
English Language Arts
Valentine Interactive Book
FREEBIE ALERT! Hey Followers! Here is a quick product you can use for Valentine's day. It is an interactive book that targets pronouns, concepts and prepositions. You can also place the pieces in your favourtie February thyemed sensory bin. Be sure to follow and leave me feedback! Much gratitude! If you have questions email me at Mindy@creatingcommunicators.net. Creating Communicators WebsiteInstagramFACEBOOK
PreK - 1st
Valentine Sounds
Hello! I have created this resource to be used the way you need them in your classroom. They are great for phonemic awareness practice, and they are all cvc words that don’t begin with vowels. You can also get a small mailbox and have them put them in the mailbox after they identify the target you have chosen. I have also included a printing page for phonics practice. You can: *hide them around the classroom and have the children identify the first, middle or ending sounds. *You can use them a
K - 1st
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Phonics & Phonological Awareness
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Welcome to Creating Communicators!
Hi! I'm Mindy, the owner of Creating Communicators, an Indigenous-owned therapy company dedicated to supporting communication, learning, and inclusion.
I have over 20 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant and more than 25 years of experience working with children and individuals with developmental disabilities. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of partnering with schools, daycares, Head Starts, and First Nation communities across Alberta.
My goal is to create practical, engaging, and easy-to-use resources that help educators, therapists, and families build communication skills through meaningful, play-based learning.
At Creating Communicators, we provide:
Speech and language resources
Occupational therapy-inspired activities
Classroom communication supports
Fine motor and language development ideas
Staff training and professional development
Online therapy services
Every resource is designed with real classrooms and therapy sessions in mind, making them simple to use while supporting a wide range of learners.
Thank you for visiting my store—I hope my resources help make learning fun, engaging, and meaningful for your students!
Mindy
Owner, Creating Communicators
🌐 Website: www.creatingcommunicators.net
Teaching style
My Teaching Philosophy
I believe that every child learns differently. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to learning, which is why I strive to make every activity engaging, meaningful, and fun.
My philosophy is simple: Show them, don't just tell them. Children learn best through hands-on experiences, movement, exploration, and play.
I love using games, interactive activities, and real-life experiences to build communication, language, fine motor, and social skills. By making learning enjoyable, children stay motivated, gain confidence, and develop skills they can use every day.
Whether you're a teacher, therapist, educational assistant, or parent, I hope these resources help you create meaningful learning experiences that children look forward to.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Throughout my career, I have been committed to continuous learning and professional growth to better support the children, families, educators, and communities I serve.
Professional Certifications
Hannen Certified – You Make the Difference®
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Certified
Highlights
Over 24 years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
More than 29 years supporting children and individuals with developmental disabilities
Founder and Owner of Creating Communicators
Providing speech, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and communication supports to schools, Head Starts, daycares, and First Nation communities across Alberta
Passionate about creating practical, engaging, and culturally respectful resources that support communication through play.
My own education history
I have a Rehabilitation services diploma from Grande Prairie Regional College and a Speech Language Pathology Assistant diploma from Grant MacEwan University.
I have been working as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant since 2002.
Additional biographical information
"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness." - Dalai Lama
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