Category Archives: play

Christmas Nativity for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Posted on December 15, 2008 by sherry

We know that children learn language best when it relates to their everyday experience. This is the season of several religious holidays so parents are interested in reinforcing the stories and significance behind the celebrations that their families observe. If … Continue reading →

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Creative Play Forts for Kids

Posted on December 1, 2008 by sherry

After raising three boys and just spending the holidays with preschoolers, I am reminded again of how much fun a fort can be! It brought back memories as my oldest son grabbed the pillows off the couch and made a … Continue reading →

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Build Speech Through Creative Play–Infantino Playtime Activity Center

Posted on November 28, 2008 by sherry

Eight-month-old Caroline confirmed my excitement over the Infantino Playtime Activity Center. This pyramid of fun has four flat sides of entertainment–a mirror in the cat’s face, crinkly bugs to uncover under textured flaps, a jingle fish to swat in his … Continue reading →

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Soft Dolls for Kid’s Creative Play and Speech

Posted on November 25, 2008 by sherry

Two Year-old Will introduced me to Blabla dolls today. He was my “shopping buddy” as we visited one of my favorite stores, Airlie Moon, in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. We had talked about how we would point to what we … Continue reading →

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Saving Money on Fun Toys

Posted on November 23, 2008 by sherry

With the current economic situation, I perk up to clever ways for moms and dads to get toys or creative play items for less.  Over the weekend we ate dinner at 4 year-old Piper and 2 year-old Sam’s house (with … Continue reading →

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Great Educational Games for Kids

Posted on November 18, 2008 by sherry

   Parents often ask me for good game ideas for their kids. Today a mom wrote down every game I played with her son directly to her Christmas list! Here are some new games I tried out this week that … Continue reading →

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Land of Pretend Play–Another Fun Visit to Preschool

Posted on November 13, 2008 by admin

One of the enjoyable parts of my job is that I occasionally get to go and see one of my little clients in their preschool setting and work with them there, observing how their language impacts their relationship with peers … Continue reading →

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More Tips for Saving Money on Educational Toys

Posted on November 11, 2008 by admin

Okay here is another tip for saving money–or should I say spend no money–on educational toys. I was at 3 year-old William’s house yesterday. He is building his skills in pretend play, picking up little Fisher Price people and having … Continue reading →

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How to Save Money on Great Educational Toys

Posted on October 13, 2008 by admin

  With the current financial crisis going on, everyone is talking about how to save money. I was watching a Target  commercial the other night, and they were advertising hair clippers to do your own kids’ haircuts etc. I wanted … Continue reading →

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Boys are Different Than Girls–Look at Their Pretend Play

Posted on September 22, 2008 by admin

For some reason my daughter-in-law finds my life amusing. Yesterday she asked me to tell her something funny. Having just spent the morning with 2 and 3 year-olds, I could oblige. I had volunteered to be a “Love Lady” in … Continue reading →

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