Category Archives: 3-6 year-olds

The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!

Posted on September 6, 2010 by sherry

I just watched the new PBS Kids show, “The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!” The Cat is back with Martin Short’s voice, pals Sally and Nick, and Thing 1 and Thing 2 to explore the world … Continue reading →

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Newsweek Reports “Creativity Crisis” With Children

Posted on September 1, 2010 by sherry

In a recent article in Newsweek, “The Creativity Crisis,” it is reported that for the first time American creativity scores are declining. Children have been tested for creativity and then followed by scholars to see if there is a link … Continue reading →

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Back to School Speech Therapy

Posted on August 25, 2010 by sherry

It’s exciting watching kids assemble their new school supplies, get their backpacks together and compare who is in what class. Some of my friends are teary as they launch their college kids and prepare to drop them off and return … Continue reading →

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Redshirting Kindergarteners

Posted on August 22, 2010 by sherry

In today’s New York Times there is an article about the increasing movement to hold your child back and start kindergarten a year after they are eligible. Parents site reasons like their kids will do better in high school sports, … Continue reading →

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“Little Kids’” Bubbles for Speech Therapy

Posted on August 22, 2010 by sherry

Most parents think of bubbles as a summer activity–kids chasing down the clear, multi-sized spheres to pop in delight. Certainly they are a great source of outside entertainment, but speech therapists use bubbles all year round and bubbles are one … Continue reading →

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Teaching Special Needs Kids to Take Tests

Posted on August 15, 2010 by sherry

I was at a planning meeting this week with a team that I collaborate with as a private speech pathologist. My client is on the autism spectrum and I had just completed a diagnostic evaluation. I shared my results of … Continue reading →

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Speech Lessons from Valeri Gorbachev Books

Posted on August 1, 2010 by sherry

When I find a book I really like for using with my speech and language special needs kids, I usually see what else that author has written. My journey with author and illustrator Valerie  Gorbachev, began when I grabbed Red … Continue reading →

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Goodbye to Speech Therapy Friends

Posted on July 26, 2010 by sherry

Today was my last day with little Reagan. I have really enjoyed my sessions with her because she tries so hard, her mom encourages practice, and her little brother pulls up a chair when I come, thinking he is part … Continue reading →

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Summer Speech and Language Therapy Outside

Posted on July 25, 2010 by sherry

Some kids work harder in a less structured setting, moving and learning as they go. Summer is a great opportunity to take these kids outside to explore and work on speech and language goals on the move. My friend, Nathan, … Continue reading →

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Fun New Games for Speech Therapy and Kids’ Play

Posted on July 5, 2010 by sherry

As a speech language therapist, I use commercial board games all the time–sometimes to teach language concepts and sometimes as a reinforcer to take a turn after articulation practice. Since I have a relationship with fantastic companies who are coming … Continue reading →

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