I've always been a speech therapist who uses "off the shelf" toys not "therapy" toys to engage kids with special needs. They deserve to have the...
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Toy Fair Trends New York 2017
Stepping through the doors of New York City's International Toy Fair always pumps me up, the air charged with excitement, innovation, creativity,...
Kids’ Biographies Inspire Next Generation Leaders
I always appreciate a good biography written for children, especially one that inspires young girls to be their best. During a weekend with some of...
“Ada Twist, Scientist” Inspires Girl Power
I’ve enjoyed reading Rosie Revere, Engineer and Izzy Peck, Architect for many engaging language lessons with kids They love the stories that provide...
Boys Love Girls’ Stem Products Too!
Okay that's a crazy title in this world of controversy about labeling toys by gender. But I can't help it. Boys DO like to play with great toys that...
The Language of STEM
I've written a number of times about the language skills needed and used in STEM education. As speech language therapists we often work in subjects...
Playonwords.com on FOX6 WITI TV “Real Milwaukee” today!
I'm excited to announce some of my Spring PAL Award winners on FOX6 WITI TV "Real Milwaukee" today on their 9:00 show. If you're in the Milwaukee...
Playonwords.com Presents Their Spring 2016 PAL Awards
Congratulations to all our 2016 Spring PAL Award winners as well as our past honorees. Thanks for all you do to make language learning fun! Last...
Best New Toys to Engage Multi-sensory learning
This year at the Toy Fair in New York City I saw a trend in added sensory experiences in toys, especially tactile features. I wanted to share some...
Kids Learn Independently With The New Smartscope
It was a joy to watch my three friends, aged 5, 8 and 9 years old, gather their specimens from outside and head to their new Ravensburger Smartscope...
New York Toy Fair 2016 Hot Trends for Learning Toys
Every year I get so amped for The International Toy Fair in New York City--no caffeine needed--as we scour the isles of the Javits Center for fun...
Preview of the NY Toy Fair
Wow! The excitement is building with the countdown almost over for Toy Fair. It all starts tomorrow! That means that companies are finishing...
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