What fun to step right into the parade lineup as I started my adventure through the New York Toy Fair last week! The opening ribbon cutting ceremony...
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Calling out the Learning in Toys
Those of you who know me, know that it is part of my mission to get companies to call out the learning potential in their toys and games for parents...
What Were Kids’ Favorite Christmas Gifts? These Ruled at our House!
With the excitement of Christmas and the holidays past, it is fun to reflect on what toys, games and books were the biggest hits with the kids with...
Best Books and Toys to Teach Animal Sounds
I get a lot of requests for ideas for toys for specific needs, some for speech therapy and some just for gifts to kids and grandchildren. Thought...
Best New Picture Books to Spark Conversation and Language Learning
I've promised to get out some lists of my favorites, whether tech toys, games, pretend play toys or books. Well I just love hanging out at the book...
Great Kids’ Tech Toys for Holiday Gifts
As you know I get excited about great toys that teach! Here are some that I have awarded with our PAL Award as well as new findings that I think...
Best Water Table for Christmas
Sounds a bit like an oxymoron, water table in the winter, right? But my niece a asked my advice on the best water table for her toddler as grandma...
Don’t Miss the Depth of Learning in Legos
As I am sitting at the table, blogging next to one of my grandsons, I hear "1, 2, 3, 4..." and am reminded again of the many dimensions of learning...
Announcing Playonwords’ Top 10 PAL Award Picks 2017, Holiday Gift Guide
We're excited to announce our Top 10 PAL Picks for 2017! These toys, games and media products have displayed the fun factor with kids and families...
PAL Award Winning Games and Puppets on FOX6 Milwaukee Today!
http://fox6now.com/2017/07/13/face-to-face-fun-toy-expert-talks-about-the-best-games-for-kids-of-all-ages/ Family Games and Activities for Smart...
When a Preschool Game Becomes a Puppet Show
A great preschool game has the DNA to teach taking turns, concepts, vocabulary, listening skills and syntax to name a few learning objectives but...
Saying Goodbye to Old Speech Therapy Friends
It's been a year since I packed up all my therapy materials and moved to Wisconsin. Anyone who does a big move knows that it's "tedious and...
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