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2012 PAL Awards
Play on Words speech and language expert Sherry Artemenko recognizes exceptional toys, games and books that encourage language, spark fun and invite creative play.
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- “Thank you Sherry! You are a BIG help and Max adores you.”
Maria, mother of a 5 year-old boy
Fairfield, CT
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Toy Trends At the New York International Toy Fair 2012
It only took one day at the New York International Toy Fair to note what I thought was the biggest trend in 2012–pairing the iPad and tablets to traditional play whether it was a board game, puzzle or trampoline. I … Continue reading
Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Games, Language
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Toy Industry Continues to Grow
Here’s a great post with permission from Frugal Dad sharing wonderful insights on the toy industry–parents spend more on toys for infants and preschoolers than any other age, and Star Wars is the most popular license! Source: frugaldad.com
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“Language Builder” App Review for Speech Therapy
By Katie Kelley, Speech Language Pathologist Language Builder is another wonderful app put out by Mobile Education Tools, the same developers who created Story Builder and Conversation Builder. Like Conversation Builder, this app uses real photos and pictures are taken in … Continue reading
Great New Picture Books for Speech Therapy
I love to use outstanding picture books in therapy. Kids learn to love books, identify the elements of a great story and practice many critical thinking or articulation skills. Here are some of my favorite new books that kids enjoy: … Continue reading
Using “AlphaTots” App for Speech Therapy
As I am exploring the world of apps, I am finding there is a pattern in my behavior. In much the same way that I am drawn to outstanding toys, books and games for the mass market versus products marketed … Continue reading
“Splish Splash Splat” Wins PAL Award for Language Learning Fun
Splat was enjoying the perfect dream as candy fish swam by when mom interrupted his sleep, declaring it was time to get up. And oh, by the way, his arch enemy, Spike was coming over for a playdate after school. … Continue reading
Using Visual Images to Enhance Speech Therapy
Many of my students are visual learners, and are weak in the auditory realm. I have to say, I am a visual learner too, so I naturally start making pictures with my hands, ask for paper and markers, look for … Continue reading
Best New Games for Speech Therapy
I have always used toys and games in my speech therapy sessions that are designed for all kids, meaning the fun factor comes first. It has been my passion to find outstanding products marketed for the general population, that have … Continue reading
Lessons for Description, Association, Inference for Speech Therapy
When I find a good book to use with several of my clients in speech therapy, it is truly a gift. So it is exciting to share a gem I found at one of my scouting missions at my public … Continue reading
Best Speech Therapy Apps, Conversation Builder
It is my pleasure to introduce guest blogger, Katie Kelley, a speech language pathologist whose insightful reviews of the best apps for use in therapy give a fresh perspective on how we can optimize our work with children with special … Continue reading
