Category Archives: Preschool

Teaching Your Preschooler to Read? Tips

Posted on November 28, 2010 by sherry

I have blogged before about how ineffective some programs are that are marketed to parents of young children, claiming they will teach your baby, toddler and preschooler to read. Recently, I was stopped by a wonderful mom of a 4 … Continue reading →

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“Beautiful Oops!” For the Perfectionist In All Of Us

Posted on November 7, 2010 by sherry

Driving around in my car with the radio droning on in the background, I perked up when listening to an author’s interview on CBS radio with Barney Saltzberg, who just wrote “Beautiful Oops!”  A fascinating topic for anyone who dabbles in … Continue reading →

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“ABC Animal Jamboree” by Giles Andreae

Posted on October 23, 2010 by sherry

Celebrate the alphabet with this party of animals from an angelfish to a zebra with lots of fun in between. The bold, snappy illustrations pop off the page as you imagine “the boa constrictor’s a slippery snake who squashes then … Continue reading →

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“The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark” by Diesen

Posted on October 23, 2010 by sherry

Our friend, the Pout-Pout Fish, is back embarking on a new adventure of courage and friendship.  Author, Deborah Diesen’s power packed verse draws us into a delightful glide through the ocean of attentive, buggy-eyed sea creatures as Mr. Fish fulfills … Continue reading →

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“The Pirate Ship” Super Sized Floor Puzzle by Ravensburger

Posted on October 22, 2010 by sherry

24 large puzzle pieces link together to reveal a cut-away view of three floors and a deck of pirate activity. Preparing fish in the kitchen, writing in  the captain’s log, bathing in a bubble bath, operating the engines, or playing … Continue reading →

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Halloween Costumes, Books, Fun in Speech Therapy

Posted on October 3, 2010 by sherry

Well the countdown has begun to many kids’ favorite holiday, Halloween! I blogged about the Halloween Calendar which was great fun to make. I used the little pieces (windows and secret messages for each day) as reinforcers with a child … Continue reading →

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Back to School Speech Therapy

Posted on August 25, 2010 by sherry

It’s exciting watching kids assemble their new school supplies, get their backpacks together and compare who is in what class. Some of my friends are teary as they launch their college kids and prepare to drop them off and return … Continue reading →

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“Little Kids'” Bubbles for Speech Therapy

Posted on August 22, 2010 by sherry

Most parents think of bubbles as a summer activity–kids chasing down the clear, multi-sized spheres to pop in delight. Certainly they are a great source of outside entertainment, but speech therapists use bubbles all year round and bubbles are one … Continue reading →

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“Big Bubbles Friend Cow” by Little Kids

Posted on August 8, 2010 by sherry

Kids and bubbles have always connected, so to speak. Summer fun includes chasing after the undulating spheres before they pop. Want a break from blowing and entertaining? Hand over this “Big Bubbles Friend Cow,” teach your child to tip his … Continue reading →

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Playmobil Coast Guard Boat

Posted on July 12, 2010 by sherry

Every kid loves to play law enforcer so let’s set sail with the Coast Guard. This limited edition boat commands attention as it guards the seas. Kids loved to let down the anchor and hook from their cable winches to … Continue reading →

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