Category Archives: Games

Lesson Plans for Screen-Free Week: Pretend, Play, Talk

Posted on April 18, 2013 by sherry

Turn off the TV? Set aside the iPad? Give up video games? That’s just what millions of people will be doing April 29-May 5 as they turn off screens and turn on life.  We all see our kids pick up … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Games, Strategies to Encourange Language Development, Toys | Leave a comment

Best New Games For Speech Therapy

Posted on April 7, 2013 by sherry

I’ve enjoyed the unique opportunity to attend the International Toy Fair in New York City as a member of the press, viewing the exciting new products being introduced. After seeing hundreds of new games, toys and books, I shared my … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 and up, 12 years and up, 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Games, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | Leave a comment

“Hello Sunshine,” New PAL Award winner, Shines In Preschool Speech Therapy

Posted on March 11, 2013 by sherry

Toddlers can be a bit of a challenge in speech therapy because you have to keep them engaged and motivated with great toys and activities while building their language. Sunshine was quite a hit with my little ones as they … Continue reading →

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PAL Award Winner “Qualities” Teaches Language in Speech Therapy

Posted on March 10, 2013 by sherry

Working with older kids in speech therapy requires finding games that interest them as well as strengthen their language skills. “Qualities” by SimplyFun gets kids 12 and up to get into conversation with their peers, as they analyze the importance … Continue reading →

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Two New Games For Preschool Speech Therapy

Posted on March 10, 2013 by sherry

Two new PAL Award winners are favorites with the preschool set. “Bear In Underwear Backpack Adventure Board Game” and “Animal Soup The Mixed-Up Animal Board Game!”   by The Haywire Group are such creative yet simple starter games for preschoolers … Continue reading →

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Using SQUIGGLE On-The-Go in Speech Therapy

Posted on January 10, 2013 by sherry

How can a little pad and pencil inject so much fun in a speech therapy session? Kids loved tearing off a square sheet with a little scribble (Squiggle) that they were to add to. We used our pad in a … Continue reading →

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Family Games That Make Learning To Read Fun

Posted on December 18, 2012 by sherry

At this time of year, parents are asking me for fun games that also promote learning–especially for emerging or new readers. Yesterday I was at the home of a kindergartner and mom showed me a laminated  list of sight words … Continue reading →

Posted in 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Games, Reading, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | Leave a comment

Elf Magic Gets Conversations Going

Posted on December 17, 2012 by sherry

Christmas is a time for traditions and our latest PAL Award winner, Elf Magic, is a delightful tradition where Santa’s magic elves visit families during the Christmas season to be daytime buddies and engage in Elfcapades at night. Different from … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Games, Language, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | Leave a comment

Rorys’ Story Cubes MAX Helps Kids With Special Needs

Posted on October 19, 2012 by sherry

Speech therapists, parents and kids have enjoyed Rory’s Story Cubes for building storytelling skills as players use images on dice to trigger ideas for their tale. Inventor Rory O’Connor, who brought us Action Cubes this year as well, which depict … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 and up, 12 years and up, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Elementary School Age, Games, Language, play, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | Leave a comment

Back To School Great New Games for Speech Therapy

Posted on October 2, 2012 by sherry

The beginning of a new school year is always exciting for students as well as educators–I still feel the thrill several years after I’ve left the public schools to start my private practice. Everything is fresh and new–paper, name tags, … Continue reading →

Posted in 10 and up, 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Elementary School Age, Games, Preschool, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development | Leave a comment