As speech therapists, we appreciate toys with several props along a theme. Kids start thinking within a category and have several characters to...
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The Magic School Bus Attracted to Magnificent Magnets Wins PAL Award
I love the scientific method and its dependence on strong language skills. What can be more fun than to follow The Magic School Bus' Ms. Frizzle...
“Ticked Off” by R and R Games Wins PAL Award
As speech therapists we are a flexible group by trade. We have to modify materials for different kids' ages and goals. "Ticked Off" by R and R Games...
“Blind Spell” Teaches in Speech Therapy
Do you want a new game for speech therapy that's literally "out of sight?" "Blind Spell" is a fun way to reinforce spelling, teach vocabulary, and...
“You’ve Been Sentenced! Great For Speech Language Therapy
As speech therapists, we spend a lot of time helping kids put together a good sentence and eventually a story. "You've Been Sentenced!" can help...
Creative Cakes by DUPLO Fun for Speech Therapy
Don't we love DUPLO lego products for getting the language learning going in speech therapy? Recently, lego introduced several new products covered...
Huck Runs Amuck! by Sean Taylor wins PAL Award
Here's a terrific new book with all the elements for teaching language and emergent literacy skills. I've used this book repeatedly in speech...
Is the Toy Industry Listening to Kids With Special Needs?
Earning bling for my princess tiara, landing at the secret rangers headquarters, shooting mini-marshmallows, cuddling up in a wearable puppet,...
Toy Trends At the New York International Toy Fair 2012
It only took one day at the New York International Toy Fair to note what I thought was the biggest trend in 2012--pairing the iPad and tablets to...
Great New Picture Books for Speech Therapy
I love to use outstanding picture books in therapy. Kids learn to love books, identify the elements of a great story and practice many critical...
“Splish Splash Splat” Wins PAL Award for Language Learning Fun
Splat was enjoying the perfect dream as candy fish swam by when mom interrupted his sleep, declaring it was time to get up. And oh, by the way, his...
Best New Games for Speech Therapy
I have always used toys and games in my speech therapy sessions that are designed for all kids, meaning the fun factor comes first. It has been my...
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