Category Archives: 8 years and up

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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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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Use the Christmas Tree for Speech Therapy Carryover

Posted on December 9, 2014 by sherry

It is such fun to be an itinerant speech therapist during the holidays because I get a peek into all the beautifully decorated homes. Last week I was working with a second grader on his /th/ sound while his mom … Continue reading →

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Slip on a Puppet for a Great Christmas Gift for Kids

Posted on November 23, 2014 by sherry

Kids are fascinated with puppets as they come alive when slipped on your fingers. Folkmanis makes some of my favorites as they often allow for movement in several places–the mouth, wings, shark’s tail or beaks. The ostrich puppet that we … Continue reading →

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Do Our Kids Know What They Are Working On?

Posted on November 20, 2014 by sherry

Every now and then I have to remind myself of some basics in delivering speech therapy to kids. In articulation therapy, I hear the voice and sage advice of Pam Marshalla that carryover starts in the early sessions of therapy … Continue reading →

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Kids Love a Counter in Articulation Speech Therapy

Posted on November 10, 2014 by sherry

I have enjoyed  using the free counting app, TxTools, in articulation therapy this week. It is especially effective with 5-8 year-old boys, HA! A little competitive I guess. We are at the reading level with a second grader working on … Continue reading →

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Fun Halloween Jokes For Kids

Posted on October 27, 2014 by sherry

I’ve heard more knock knock jokes this week while staying with my grandkids. Kids tell jokes in the cafeteria, in the hall, on the bus,  at the breakfast table and with playmates! Here are some cute Halloween jokes to print … Continue reading →

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Kids Inventing A Halloween Cat From Hape’s Packaging

Posted on October 26, 2014 by sherry

“Do you know what happens when you make a toy? It helps the world!” That’s what 6 year-old Caroline told me as she worked on her Halloween Cat toy, made from Hape’s “Minimals” toy packaging. It was fun to watch her … Continue reading →

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A Precious Week With My Grandchildren, Take A Look at Home Schooling

Posted on October 23, 2014 by sherry

This is such a special week as we get to spend time in the lives of some of our grandchildren. So far we have participated in home-schooling, surfing, reading to the preschool class, conducting science experiments, playing math games, catching … Continue reading →

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