Category Archives: 3-6 year-olds

Happy Thanksgiving to Playonwords.com Fans

Posted on November 22, 2011 by sherry

I am thankful to all of you for your interest, comments, contributions and excitement over my site. Thanks for pushing me to always learn and providing me with so many wonderful topics to discuss, products to review and share, and … Continue reading →

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Native American Indian Game for Speech Therapy

Posted on November 22, 2011 by sherry

I was working with a kindergartner yesterday and she pulled out a simple game she had made at school. She asked if we could play it so we had several fun rounds of this Native American Stick Game. It is … Continue reading →

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Playonwords.com Announces Top 10 PAL Award Picks 2011, Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on November 14, 2011 by sherry

Playonwords.com Announces Top 10 PAL (Play Advances Language) Award Picks 2011, Holiday Gift Guide: Best 10 Toys, Games and Books That Spark Fun and Encourage Language Development Today I am announcing our Top 10 List of PAL Awards for 2011. … Continue reading →

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Speech Therapy Lessons with Doodle Roll

Posted on November 2, 2011 by sherry

Speech therapists know that when you get kids drawing, a story is starting. This week I have been testing a new product called “Doodle Roll,” our newest PAL Award winner. It is a portable dispenser of a 30″ roll of … Continue reading →

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Playmobil’s Treasure Temple With Guards Wins PAL Award

Posted on October 14, 2011 by sherry

Playmobil is one of my favorite stops at the Toy Fair each year because they manage to come up with so many new themed sets that excite kid’s play. The new “Treasure Temple With Guards” is the latest PAL Award … Continue reading →

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Halloween Ideas for Speech Therapy

Posted on October 7, 2011 by sherry

Don’t we all want a catchy Halloween activity for our kids that we work with? Some say it is the most popular holiday. I believe it since kids are already talking about their costumes and planning parties. I saw a … Continue reading →

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Halloween Books to Scare Up Some Fun and Build Your Child’s Language

Posted on September 26, 2011 by sherry

Halloween brings on excited anticipation in children as they plan the character they will “be” for the night and search for that perfect costume. I’ve already been privy to a 3 year-old’s Dorothy costume, complete with her basket and Toto. … Continue reading →

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Splish Splash! New Game for Speech Therapy

Posted on September 20, 2011 by sherry

Splish Splash! is the newest PAL Award winner for the preschool set. A great starter game that offers short turns so it is a perfect reinforcer for Speech Therapy. Here is my review: Jump right into this multi-colored pond of … Continue reading →

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Winner Announced for Konexi Giveaway!

Posted on September 15, 2011 by sherry

Congratulations to our winner of the Konexi Giveaway! Alexis is the random winner. I know you will enjoy this game and I look forward to your comments on how you use it with kids! Thanks to all my readers who … Continue reading →

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How To Manage IEP Process For Parents

Posted on September 8, 2011 by sherry

Autism Speaks just released a new 26 page guide, “Individualized Educational Plan (IEP): Summary, Process and Practical Tips”  to help parents navigate the IEP process. Developed by a group of pro bono lawyers at Goodwin Proctor, this guide is available … Continue reading →

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