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Toys That Teach to Avoid the Summer Brain Drain

Posted on June 22, 2018 by sherry

Here’s the clip from FOX6 Milwaukee: Avoid the summer slide: A look at the latest toys that teach  

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Playonwords.com on FOX5 Milwaukee today!

Posted on June 21, 2018 by sherry

Talking Points FOX6 Real Milwaukee 6-21-18 Toys to Inspire Storytelling to Keep Reading and Writing Sharp Over the Summer Background on Sherry: Sherry Artemenko, Speech Language Pathologist and Toy Expert is here to share super fun toys to build language … Continue reading →

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Choosing The Best Toys to Inspire Storytelling

Posted on June 20, 2018 by sherry

It’s been my mission for over 35 years to teach parents how to select the best toys for fun smart play, that inspire creativity and storytelling, building language skills. Here’s what to look for: Several categories of props with accessories … Continue reading →

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Playonwords.com on FOX6 “Avoid the Summer Slide with Great Games and Puzzles”

Posted on May 25, 2018 by sherry
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Playonwords.com on FOX6 Milwaukee Today! Great Games and Puzzles

Posted on May 25, 2018 by sherry

Great Games and Puzzles to Keep Brains Sharp Over Summer Break Background on Sherry: Sherry Artemenko, Speech Language Pathologist and Toy Expert is here to share super fun games and puzzles to build language skills, keeping brains sharp over the … Continue reading →

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Toy Fair Trends New York 2018, Lots of Learning

Posted on February 27, 2018 by sherry

What fun to step right into the parade lineup as I started my adventure through the New York Toy Fair last week! The opening ribbon cutting ceremony unleashed thousands of international buyers and press to see what’s new in the toy … Continue reading →

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Calling out the Learning in Toys

Posted on February 7, 2018 by sherry

Those of you who know me, know that it is part of my mission to get companies to call out the learning potential in their toys and games for parents and educators. Let’s face it. This also helps sell toys … Continue reading →

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Taking Child’s Play Seriously

Posted on February 6, 2018 by sherry

There is a wonderful article on the importance of the right play for kids in the New York Times this week, “Taking Playtime Seriously.”  Not only does it emphasize the importance of a child’s play but what can threaten natural learning … Continue reading →

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Zoo on the Loose, Perfect Language Learning Game

Posted on January 30, 2018 by sherry

I love to “find” a fantastic language learning game and in this case, it was on the game shelf at my grandkids’ house and due to the kids’ excitement when  I asked about it, I knew it was loads of … Continue reading →

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What Were Kids’ Favorite Christmas Gifts? These Ruled at our House!

Posted on December 31, 2017 by sherry

With the excitement of Christmas and the holidays past, it is fun to reflect on what toys, games and books were the biggest hits with the kids with lasting play value. This year I had to search a bit more … Continue reading →

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