Category Archives: Language

PAL Award Winning Games and Puppets on FOX6 Milwaukee Today!

Posted on July 13, 2017 by sherry

Face-to-face fun: Toy expert talks about the best games for kids of all ages Family Games and Activities for Smart Summer Play Summer is a great time to gather the family around a fun learning game that can include everyone, even … Continue reading →

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When a Preschool Game Becomes a Puppet Show

Posted on May 2, 2017 by sherry

A great preschool game has the DNA to teach taking turns, concepts, vocabulary, listening skills and syntax to name a few learning objectives but when kids take off from the game format and launch into pretend play, I know it … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, Games, Language, Strategies to Encourange Language Development, Strategies to Enhance Language, Toddler, Toddlers | Leave a comment

Crayola retires color on National Crayon Day

Posted on March 30, 2017 by sherry

Okay you heard it here…Crayola is retiring the dandelion color from its 24 crayon box. I sure hope its replacement is bright yellow because kids need that for sunshine faces! Tomorrow is National Crayon Day which my husband just said … Continue reading →

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Great New Preschool Games for 2017

Posted on March 19, 2017 by sherry

I’m always on the lookout for great new preschool games that teach while little ones are having loads of fun. A good preschool game has an element of pretend play to engage the children such as playing in a vegetable … Continue reading →

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New Preschool Games from Toy Fair New York 2017

Posted on March 16, 2017 by sherry

As I walk through the aisles of the New York Toy Fair, I get hit with the amazing ingenuity of toy designers. This year it was evident that there are still new ways to build a child’s memory, vocabulary, concepts … Continue reading →

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Toy Fair New York 2017 Toys for Special Needs

Posted on March 3, 2017 by sherry

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 most exciting and fun toys and games to play with AND playing with products … Continue reading →

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Toy Fair Trends New York 2017

Posted on March 1, 2017 by sherry

Stepping through the doors of New York City’s International Toy Fair always pumps me up, the air charged with excitement, innovation, creativity, passion and fun!  With a hug from Peppa Pig, I started my search for fun new products embedded with language … Continue reading →

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“Ada Twist, Scientist” Inspires Girl Power

Posted on January 24, 2017 by sherry

I’ve enjoyed reading Rosie Revere, Engineer and Izzy Peck, Architect for many engaging language lessons with kids They love the stories that provide so much to talk about and relate to their lives. The newest addition to the series, Ada … Continue reading →

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Fuzzy Puzzles Please!

Posted on December 1, 2016 by sherry

I’m blogging and posting some favorite gift ideas for your kids for the holidays. I think that parents should have fun playing with their kids too so a puzzle is a wonderful joint activity for smart play. I just spent … Continue reading →

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Parents Ask for Best Holiday Toys for Painters and Campers

Posted on November 7, 2016 by sherry

I often get asked by parents or grandparents about specific kinds of toys they want recommended for their kids or grandkids. I thought as we approach Christmas and the holidays I would share my answers in case it’s helpful to others. … Continue reading →

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