Author Archives: sherry

FREE uKloo app Gives the Gift of Reading

Posted on December 3, 2013 by sherry

Who doesn’t like a free gift? Grandparents, parents, teachers and therapists listen up for a free app that will put the thrill in learning to read, “Early Reader Treasure Hunt App” by uKloo. Take the uKloo fun on the road … Continue reading →

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Activities for Learning to Read

Posted on December 1, 2013 by sherry

It’s been a fun vacation visiting our grandchildren over Thanksgiving and watching the two 5 year-olds beginning to read. Somehow I don’t remember my boys “embracing” the beginning to read process and enjoying it so much. I found little Caroline … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 25, 2013 by sherry

Happy Thanksgiving to all! I hope you enjoy time with family and friends. We have the joy of sharing turkey with the kids and grandkids. Don’t tell anyone but we are cheating and ordering the dinner from Whole Foods! I … Continue reading →

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Using Art Sets in Preschool Speech Therapy

Posted on November 19, 2013 by sherry

Most kids love art and creating their own masterpiece. I often use art kits in preschool therapy because I can easily engage a child and offer her another sticker, piece of tape or a marker as a reward for repeating … Continue reading →

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Tips on How To Find A Good Speech Therapist

Posted on November 19, 2013 by sherry

I had such a response to my “6 Tips For Navigating Early Intervention Screening to Receive Speech Therapy,” that I thought I would do a follow-up blog based on some inquiries I got from parents. Some children did not qualify … Continue reading →

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Articulation Therapy Carryover Activities

Posted on November 17, 2013 by sherry

I have a number of boys, ages 5-8,  currently on my caseload, who are working on improving their articulation. They have made great gains in learning to correctly produce their target sounds in words, sentences and conversation within our therapy … Continue reading →

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Playonwords.com Announced Top 10 PAL Picks 2013 Today On NBC CT TV

Posted on November 12, 2013 by sherry

Today I shared 8 of our Top 10 PAL Picks for 2013, Holiday Gift Guide. Here are some favorites we featured on our segment today but be sure to check out all of our Top Picks below for easy holiday … Continue reading →

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NogginStik by Smartnoggin Toys Specializes in Learning

Posted on November 11, 2013 by sherry

If you are involved in early intervention therapy, a parent of a typically developing child or one with special needs I want to recommend our newest PAL Award winner, “Nogginstik” by Smartnoggin Toys. Speech therapists love toys with a face … Continue reading →

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PAL Award Submissions Donated To Bridgeport Rescue Mission

Posted on November 5, 2013 by sherry

People always tell me how much fun my job must be to get all these new toys and be able to play with them with kids. Actually one of my favorite parts of the PAL Award process is being able … Continue reading →

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Speech Therapy Lesson on the Vocabulary of Behavior, “Choice-A-Quence”

Posted on November 3, 2013 by sherry

Here’s a new PAL Award winning game, perfect for a speech therapy lesson teaching kids the pragmatics of behaviors and their consequences. Developed by a team of educators including a speech language pathologist, “Choice-a-Quence” gets the conversation going about common … Continue reading →

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