This is the last week of school for public schools and there is freedom in the air! I remember the feeling when I worked in the public schools as we...
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Armond Goes To A Party, Social Story for Asperger’s
It's not often that a picture book is co-written by an author and child but in "Armond Goes to a Party, A Book About Asperger's and Friendship,"...
The Multiples Early Year Set
Kids get ready to meet the Multiples as you sip your milk, down your cereal or have a sandwich! Our mom said, "Cute" while her son said, "Wow," when...
“Never Ever” and “Splat” New Picture Books for Early Readers Over Summer
With two of my grandchildren discovering the joy of reading in this kindergarten year, I am especially tuned in to fun, new picture books with...
Tapple by USAopoloy
Kids loved this fast-paced word-game of beat the timer as you name an item within a category by its first letter. Players have 10 seconds to shout...
Treasure Trax by USAopoly
Preschoolers perked up when I told them to hide their eyes while I distributed "the treasure" for a hunt around the house. A kid-sized little purple...
How to Keep Kids Writing During the Summer Break
Parents are conflicted right now. They are excited for the end of the year and all the deadlines, homework to be completed, projects to oversee and...
Helping Parents of Kids with Special Needs Plan Transition to Summer
Every year I am more amazed at the elaborate plans parents make for their kids for the summer. I couldn't wait for summer to come when my three boys...
Letter Slide by SimplyFun
Something about the recent warm, sunny days made this new game by SimplyFun especially inviting as kids chose a water slide game board headed by a...
GET4 and Score by SimplyFun
I love the quality of SimplyFun games before I even start the game. The thick, sturdy gameboards and even the box say, "We're ready to play over and...
Using Oral Motor Techniques in Articulation and Phonological Therapy
I have enjoyed reading, learning and sharing practical knowledge to use in speech therapy from Pam Marshalla's book on Articulation Carryover and am...
Talking To Your Premature Babies in the NICU Improves Language Scores
Having experienced the NICU in a very personal way about a year ago, I was excited to read about a new study published online February 19 in...
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