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2018 PAL Awards
Play on Words speech and language expert Sherry Artemenko recognizes exceptional toys, games and books that encourage language, spark fun and invite creative play.
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Video reviews of our PAL Award winners with tips on how to advance language through play • see PAL tips... ►
See more video reviews... ► Sherry, thanks for giving us back our son. We are so grateful for everything you did for Ben and our family. Not seeing you every week makes me feel that something is missing… but we look forward to a summertime walk! We miss you,
Nicole, mother of 2 year-old boy who was dismissed from therapyWestport, CTThank you Sherry! You are a BIG help and Max adores you.
Maria, mother of a 5 year-old boyFairfield, CTSherry, thank you so much for working with my girls for so long. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, insight and professionalism made our experience so meaningful. My husband and I appreciate all you have done for them. Let’s keep in touch. Thanks again.
Mother of 3 and 5 year-old girlsGreenwich, CT
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Free “Tall Tales” Game Offer for Teachers and Therapists
My husband has always said the best part of your job is the people. I would certainly agree and I have had the privilege to work with an amazing group of professionals in the school system–teachers, speech, occupational and physical … Continue reading
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“Pearla and Her Unpredictably Perfect Day,” Teaching Social Emotional Literacy
I enjoy finding SLP’s who are working and learning “outside the box,” applying their speech-language skills to important related areas of learning, to better the lives of our clients. I’d like to introduce you to Rochel Lieberman, a Speech Language Pathologist and … Continue reading
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Playonwords.com Announces Top 10 PAL Award Picks 2016, Holiday Gift Guide
Take a look at this list of fabulous toys, books and games that generate so much fun and learning too!
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The Language of STEM
I’ve written a number of times about the language skills needed and used in STEM education. As speech language therapists we often work in subjects that people don’t typically connect with language. I had a middle school student with a … Continue reading
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The Language of Learning Circuits
With all the emphasis on STEM learning and toys that can build skills in those areas of science, let’s not forget the language essential to and underlying this learning. I always learn more about a toy from kids as they play … Continue reading
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Kindergarteners’ Behavior and Social Readiness Linked to Future Academic Success
I love to read interesting research and The ASHA Leader magazine does an excellent job of reporting current, relevant research in our field of speech and language pathology. In their June edition, “Kindergarteners’ Behavior, Social ‘Readiness’ Could Affect Long-Term Success,” … Continue reading
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PAL Winners Stand Out in Toy Stores
I have been traveling quite a bit recently to see family and exploring our new surroundings in Wisconsin, so I always stop in to any specialty retailer toy store that I find. Of course I am looking for PAL Award … Continue reading
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Teaching on the Floor in Comfort with Teacher Chair
Some of you have seen my video when I discovered the prize at the end of the first day of the Toy Fair. The “Teacher Chair” was awaiting me among all the cute imaginative play tents in Pacific Play Tents’ booth. … Continue reading
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New Jane Goodall Rainforest Research Camp Inspires Little Female Leaders
Little girls and Moms loved the concept of doll role-play emulating the inspiring female scientist Dr. Jane Goodall. My little friend heard that I had The Queen’s Treasures new set and couldn’t contain herself waiting for me to put the tent … Continue reading
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Hot New Products for Baby/Toddlers
I’ve been a big fan of Fisher Price toys from way back. The first toys I bought for my first job in preschool speech therapy were the FP farm and house. I just recently parted with them as they had … Continue reading
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