Category Archives: Toys

Launching HABA’s new Terra Kids Catamaran

Posted on May 16, 2012 by sherry

One of the joys of having a toy award is knowing that I am helping kids by helping their parents and educators select great products to build language. But, I must add that I just love to find great toys, … Continue reading →

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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

Creative Cakes by DUPLO Fun for Speech Therapy

Posted on March 12, 2012 by sherry

Don’t we love DUPLO lego products for getting the language learning going in speech therapy? Recently, lego  introduced several new products covered in pink that are aimed at getting girls interested in building. I look forward to reviewing “Olivia’ House” … Continue reading →

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

Toy Industry Continues to Grow

Posted on February 11, 2012 by sherry

Here’s a great post with permission from Frugal Dad sharing wonderful insights on the toy industry–parents spend more on toys for infants and preschoolers than any other age, and Star Wars is the most popular license!   Source: frugaldad.com  

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Top PAL Picks on NBC Connecticut

Posted on December 11, 2011 by sherry

I had a great time being interviewed at NBC Connecticut a week ago. I am always impressed with how professional and friendly everyone is. It is fascinating to watch a broadcast come together live with Yvonne Nava standing up delivering … Continue reading →

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PAL Award Winners Go to NBC Connecticut Today!

Posted on October 26, 2011 by sherry

My PAL Award winners traveled to West Hartford with me today for an interview at NBC Connecticut with Yvonne Nava.  The emphasis was toys and games for learning language. I had a great time sharing some of my winners: Buzz … Continue reading →

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Playmobil’s Secret Agent Headquarters Wins PAL Award

Posted on October 15, 2011 by sherry

Playmobil is one of my favorite companies producing products that pull kids into the world of pretend. Their latest set to be released, “Secret Agent Headquarters With Alarm,” has so many props to extend the story and provide opportunities to … Continue reading →

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Playmobil’s Treasure Temple With Guards Wins PAL Award

Posted on October 14, 2011 by sherry

Playmobil is one of my favorite stops at the Toy Fair each year because they manage to come up with so many new themed sets that excite kid’s play. The new “Treasure Temple With Guards” is the latest PAL Award … Continue reading →

Posted in 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Strategies to Encourange Language Development, Toys | Leave a comment

“Dabble” Wins PAL Award

Posted on July 6, 2011 by sherry

A simple “fast thinking word game,” “Dabble,” entertains the whole family. Each player is given 20 word tiles and a graduated bleacher on which to place a word of  two, three, four, five and six letters in just five minutes. … Continue reading →

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“Go With Me Mobile” by Blue-Box Toys Wins PAL Award

Posted on July 5, 2011 by sherry

Blue-Box Toys has just made hanging out in a crib a lot more fun! With the cast of characters from their new BKids  product line, bebee the monkey, fefe the elephant,  and zuzu the giraffe dangling above baby, there is … Continue reading →

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