Category Archives: 3-6 year-olds

Best Valentine’s Day Read-Alouds

Posted on February 3, 2011 by sherry

Hang out for day with a child, and you realize that Valentine’s Day is everyday–filled with love and hugs overflowing. Capture the spirit with a fun picture book, whether chasing a kiss through the forest, freely dispersing hugs through a … Continue reading →

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Combining Yoga and Speech Therapy for Learning Through Movement

Posted on January 27, 2011 by sherry

As Speech-Language Pathologists, we know that movement and language go hand in hand. Many of us co-treat children with an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist, benefiting both disciplines. Speech-Language Pathologist, Christine Ristuccia, creatively developed “Learn-With-Yoga ABC Yoga-Cars for Kids” merging … Continue reading →

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Aspirational Toy Trend, Barbie and Go Go Sports Dolls

Posted on January 18, 2011 by sherry

Yesterday I was interviewed by a writer for an article she was preparing on the recent toy trend of “Aspirational Toys.” She asked some great questions that really got me thinking about the why and what of this new trend. … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Kindergarten, Speech and Language

Posted on January 18, 2011 by sherry

I was in a meeting last week, consulting on a 5-year-old child who has taken an extra year of preschool before entering kindergarten, due to language deficits. One of the teachers asked me what kinds of stories and books should … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King Day Celebrated in Speech Therapy

Posted on January 12, 2011 by sherry

I always try to use great books, stories and materials that are relevant to the season when I work with kids. Right now I look for books around the theme of snow (yes, we did just get a foot and … Continue reading →

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Cheap Speech Therapy Materials

Posted on January 12, 2011 by sherry

I was looking through my bookshelves in my office yesterday and lamenting the fact that I have purchased a number of “speech therapy materials”–notebooks on writing, norm charts, activities etc–and they are just collecting dust. Then I thought, “What Do … Continue reading →

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Guest Blog: Top 5 Kid’s Educational Apps for the iPad

Posted on January 10, 2011 by sherry

Hi this is Andrew from Kids Educational Apps.   Full disclosure: My mom, Sherry, runs Playonwords.com.  As a father and video game enthusiast, I started a website for parents who love games that engage kids and encourage learning.  It just … Continue reading →

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Back to Work, Speech Therapy

Posted on January 3, 2011 by sherry

I hope everyone had a wonderful break over the holidays and a fantastic time with friends and family. Did anyone else have a little trouble with holiday travel? My first clue as we arrived at JFK at 5 AM last … Continue reading →

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Cutting Down the Christmas Tree and Fun at Stepping Stones Museum

Posted on December 29, 2010 by sherry

As I mentioned yesterday, my week is planned around 2 1/2 year-old Caroline–who is really quite easily entertained. The neighbor’s swing set, running through the Christmas tree lot, or filling up a stationary box with trinkets satisfy her without my … Continue reading →

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New O Lulla Store for Babies in Southport, CT

Posted on December 29, 2010 by sherry

As part of my posts about local visits over the holiday, I want to share a darling store that I happened upon in Southport, Connecticut. Local designer, Naz Kocturk, opened “O Lulla,” specializing in decorating nursery rooms and play areas. … Continue reading →

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