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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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sherry in the news
Get the Flash Player to see this player.In this interview, Sherry Artemenko tells News 12 Connecticut about the latest toys that can help children’s development and learning. See more Sherry’s news... ►
- “Sherry, thanks for giving us back our son. We are so grateful for everything you did for Ben and our family. Not seeing you every week makes me feel that something is missing… but we look forward to a summertime walk! We miss you,”
Nicole, mother of 2 year-old boy who was dismissed from therapy
Westport, CT
Category Archives: 3-6 year-olds
Best Educational Toys for Storytelling
Telling stories builds speech, language, and pre-literacy skills as children create a beginning, middle and end to their story, sequence and link concepts together to brainstorm a cohesive story. Fun materials stimulate thinking whether in speech therapy or at home … Continue reading
Best Educational Toys to Build Language
After attending the Toy Fair in New York City, I am busy testing all the great toys that have been sent to me as candidates for the PAL Award (Play Advanced Language). It is such fun to discover new companies … Continue reading
Top Products at Toy Fair 2011
What fun to have a job where I can be a kid and play with toys! As I was introduced to so many fantastic new toys for kids, certain other products caught me eye that I wanted to share with … Continue reading
Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Toys
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Try Tangle Toys for Attention and Sensory Integration
When I was in the press room (the only place to find a ready chair!) putting my feet up during the Toy Fair 2011, I bumped into a colleague who reviews toys too but from an Occupational Therapist’s viewpoint, as … Continue reading
Hot New Toy Trends, Toy Fair 2011
After walking the aisles of Toy Fair 2011, taking in all the creativity, innovation and excitement, I’ve caught my breath and am ready to share my impressions and hot tips. This year my mission was the same with a new … Continue reading
Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Toys
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Top Preschool Books to Encourage Language Development
Here are some of my favorites, old and new for your preschooler to encourage language through a great story: The Great Fuzz Frenzy by Janet Stevens. Check out my review. Kids love this book for the zany antics of the … Continue reading
A Parent’s Guide to Teaming with the Schools to Build Language
As parents enter the world of special education, the PPT meeting, to plan for your child’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) can be daunting. I have had the opportunity to be on “both sides of the table”, representing the school district … Continue reading
9 Tips To Get Your Child to Talk About Her School Day
Getting teenagers to talk and confide in their parents is a hot topic. But face it. These communication skills should be modeled and practiced from the time your child is very young. Don’t we all want to hear about our … Continue reading
Best Educational Toys To Build Language
I wanted to share my lists of best toys that I began in 2008. For 2008 and 2009 I compiled my list of the best language building toys and launched the PAL Award in 2010 to carry on that tradition. … Continue reading
A Lot of Play for a Little Dough
Parents are always asking me to recommend the best toys for their child’s age. They are tired of spending money on toys that end up in the toy bin, ignored and a waste of money. Since I spend several hours … Continue reading
