Category Archives: 6-8 year-olds

New Folkmanis Puppets for Conversation and Story-telling

Posted on May 6, 2015 by sherry

I’ve had my head down reviewing so many fantastic new products submitted for the PAL Award this spring and now I need to catch up and share them with you–my fellow professionals who work with kids AND parents and grandparents … Continue reading →

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Fun Speech Activities for Poetry Month

Posted on April 22, 2015 by sherry

As I am working with several elementary aged kids, I am planning my lessons around their poetry units associated with National Poetry Month. When I visited our public library yesterday I came upon several “pockets” throughout the building, stuffed with … Continue reading →

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Using “What’s Wrong?” Games in Speech Therapy

Posted on April 15, 2015 by sherry

This week we used a student’s Easter card for some fun carryover as my student is working on overall precision, “moving his mouth” as well as slowing down his rate. Kids love finding what’s silly in a picture (and I … Continue reading →

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Clever Ways to Learn Sight Words

Posted on April 13, 2015 by sherry

I love to pick up ideas from families that I work with. This week I was doing therapy at a kitchen table when the little boy looked with interest at the paper napkin holder and asked what it said. Mom had put … Continue reading →

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Play Noodle Speedoodle for Articulation Carryover

Posted on March 16, 2015 by sherry

I have stacks of great games, as you can imagine, but as kids get older, I need some for 8 and up to challenge my students and keep them interested. I have an 8 year-old who is working on carrying … Continue reading →

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Koala Capers Brings New Fun To Speech Sessions

Posted on March 1, 2015 by sherry

I’ve already tried out some new products that I got at the Toy Fair last week. Nothing like spicing up therapy sessions with some new games in my bag! The kids loved both new games I got from Educational Insights: Koala … Continue reading →

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When Parents Let Go, Kids are Free to Write

Posted on February 9, 2015 by sherry

I love watching the progression as kids learn to write, from their earliest inventive spelling to writing a coherent journal entry. I spent a lot of time with a little student I have, drawing pictures of the beginning, middle and … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Picture Book

Posted on February 8, 2015 by sherry

I’ve gotta say there’s not much that gets me quite as excited as discovering a fantastic new children’s picture book and usually the author behind it! In the last few years, here are some stand-outs that pack some powerful messages of … Continue reading →

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Two Speckled Eggs by Jennifer Mann, Lesson Plans

Posted on February 2, 2015 by sherry

I’ve started up my video reviews, giving language boosting tips to parents, using favorite PAL Award winning toys, books and games. I couldn’t resist sharing this gem of a book, “Two Speckled Eggs” by author/illustrator Jennifer Mann.   As a parent, … Continue reading →

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Kids’ Character Dress Up Builds Language

Posted on January 26, 2015 by sherry

When I was looking over a recent Pinterest post on great storage ideas, I saw this cute, portable costume holder for the playroom. I’ve been in playrooms that also had a series of pegs on the wall to hold the … Continue reading →

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