PAL Award

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Recognizing exceptional toys, games and books / media that encourage language, spark fun and invite creative play.

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Sherry Artemenko of Play on Words is a trusted resource for media outlets across the country on toys, games, and books / media that are educational and FUN!

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About Sherry Artemenko, Speech Language Pathologist & Play On Words

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PAL Award

Recognizing exceptional toys, games and books / media that encourage language, spark fun and invite creative play.

Explore Award Winners

Video Reviews

See toys, games, and books we have reviewed in action!

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Sherry In The News

A trusted resource for media outlets across the country on toys, games, and books that are educational and FUN!

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About Play On Words

About Sherry Artemenko, Speech Language Pathologist & Play On Words

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PAL Award

Established by a speech and language expert, and now led by speech-language pathologist, Erika Cardamone MS, CCC-SLP, the PAL Award recognizes exceptional toys, games and books / media.  Through their design, content, quality, and character, PAL Award winners promote play that advances language. These toys, games and books spark fun and creative play in the hands of kids, with lots of talk!

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Speaking & Consulting Services

Imagine your business as a car, and your marketing department as the in-dash GPS helping direct brand value propositions and positioning. Erika’s 15 years of child-toy-language perspective can help guide you toward the best the messaging around product features and campaigns, helping to build your competitive edge.

Speaking

Erika and Sherry’s knowledge of smart play is deep and their energy, contagious. They both love kids and helping them fulfill their potential and dreams through a strong communication skills foundation.
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Consulting

Whether a brand manufacturer, game distributor or a university speech department, Erika and Sherry’s insights will further your understanding on how great play drives great language.
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Media Appearances

The Play on Words team has the experience, insight, and stage presence to inform and entertain audiences. A regular Fox and NBC affiliate contributor for the last 10 years, she’s a great combination of fun and polished professional.

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