Category Archives: Toddler

Toy Trends For Learning, The Best of Toy Fair 2013

Posted on February 26, 2013 by sherry

Last week, the American International Toy Fair in New York City was a blitz of excitement, innovation, creativity and fun. I look forward to it every year, as I make my way through the acres of booths filled with 150,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Birth-3 year-olds, Preschool Class, Toddler, Toys | Leave a comment

Free Giveaway of “My Toddler Talks” for Speech Therapy and Parents

Posted on January 6, 2013 by sherry

My last guest post and review about My Toddler Talks: Strategies and Activities to Promote Your Child’s Language Development, mentioned that author and speech pathologist, Kimberly Scanlon offered a free copy to one of my readers! This is a must-have … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth-3 year-olds, Speech and Language Delay, Strategies to Encourange Language Development, Toddler | 4 Comments

Try Step2′s Tropical Island Resort for Open-Ended Play

Posted on August 12, 2012 by sherry

One of my favorite PAL Award winners this summer has been the Tropical Island Resort by Step2. Winning companies know that I not only test their products, but if they win, I often continue to use them with kids, gathering … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, Birth-3 year-olds, Language, Strategies to Encourange Language Development, Toddler, Toys | Leave a comment

Lego Creative Sorter Wins PAL Award, Speech Therapy Tool

Posted on March 13, 2012 by sherry

Here’s a multi-use lego DUPLO  bucket for loads of therapy fun. Spread the word to your OT and PT friends too because there is a lot of fine motor planning and execution in this toy. I have worked on verbs, … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, Birth-3 year-olds, play, Preschool, Strategies to Encourange Language Development, Toddler, Toys | Leave a comment

Light ‘N Sounds Vroomin’ Vehicles

Posted on April 12, 2011 by sherry

Toddler toys are sometimes the hardest to recommend. Often we put adult features or themes on kids’ toys that they don’t even relate to but entices parents to buy them. One feature that I always look for is if there … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth-3 year-olds, play, Preschool, Strategies to Encourange Language Development, Toddler, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Guest Blog: Top 5 Kid’s Educational Apps for the iPad

Posted on January 10, 2011 by sherry

Hi this is Andrew from Kids Educational Apps.   Full disclosure: My mom, Sherry, runs Playonwords.com.  As a father and video game enthusiast, I started a website for parents who love games that engage kids and encourage learning.  It just … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, Apps, Birth-3 year-olds, Language, media review, play, Preschool, Reading, Toddler | 5 Comments

Diagnosing Apraxia of Speech

Posted on September 12, 2010 by sherry

It seems to me that we tend to be too quick to “diagnose” a late talker as apraxic. Once again, I was working with a 20 month old who is behind in talking. He was working with another speech therapist … Continue reading →

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The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!

Posted on September 6, 2010 by sherry

I just watched the new PBS Kids show, “The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!” The Cat is back with Martin Short’s voice, pals Sally and Nick, and Thing 1 and Thing 2 to explore the world … 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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“Baby Blessings,” By Michael Jordan’s Mom

Posted on March 22, 2010 by sherry

I always look at the display of brand new books at our public library when I go. Today I was attracted to Baby Blessings, A Prayer for the Day You Were Born, by Deloris Jordan. It is a precious story … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Birth-3 year-olds, Books, Toddler | 2 Comments