Category Archives: 6-8 year-olds

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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Practice Charts for Articulation Therapy, Try Singing

Posted on January 26, 2015 by sherry

Sometimes kids magically take that last step to carrying over their articulation sounds into conversation and they are ready for dismissal. Other times it seems they can be very accurate during their weekly speech therapy session but can’t jump to … Continue reading →

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Preview of Some Hot New Language Toys Debuting at the Toy Fair 2015

Posted on January 20, 2015 by sherry

Things are heating up as I get several emails a day, inviting me to visit companies’ booth at the Toy Fair coming in February. I get excited just filling out my minute to minute schedule for the 4 days at … Continue reading →

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Is Elf On the Shelf Causing You Stress?

Posted on December 18, 2014 by sherry

I have to laugh at the buzz around Elf on the Shelf in the last few days. I feel like every family I work with invites me in and immediately has me look for the elf or the kids take … Continue reading →

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