Clothespins!, This game of strategy requires the player to collect items of clothing by pattern—polka dots, stripes or wiggly lines, or by...
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Children’s Poetry Builds Language
I just left a first grade class that is studying poetry. The students were filling in their poetry journal. A big heart was on each page and a line...
Vocabulary Tips for Reading to your Child
Whether you are reading to your preschooler or elementary aged child, point out the vocabulary associated with reading that will later help your...
Stuttering or Normal Dysfluency?
I have been working with little William since he was 16 months old and not saying words yet. He has made steady progress and seems to be taking off...
A Great Resource for Parents: Parents’ Choice Newsletter
As parents we are always looking for helpful sites on the internet to make our job easier. I have mentioned before that the Parents' Choice...
TV’s Influence on Kids
I am continually amazed and impressed with the number of parents who are endeavoring to raise their babies without TV or limited TV. That’s a...
Best Pirate Ships for Pretend Play
Maybe because I am working with a lot of boys lately or it's spring and the ships are sailing, but my thoughts are turned to finding a great pirate...
Shopping List of Educational Toys for Parents and Therapists
When I speak to a group of new moms, I often ask how I can be most helpful to them. Recently one mom said, give us a shopping list of good toys and...
The Importance of Pretend Play for Language Development
When you watch two three-year-olds preparing a meal at their kid-sized kitchen or taking their trucks for repair or cars to the car wash, you know...
Game Review: Froggy Boogie by Blue Orange Toys, Ages 4-6
Ages 4-6 Grab your kiddie frog for a boogie around the lily pads. The trick is that you can't be "seen" by the googly eyes of the adult frogs or...
Your Personalized ABC Book
One of the blessings of my job is that I get to know some wonderful families. When I work with children in their homes, sometimes several times a...
Great ABC Game at the Fish Counter
Last week a mom asked me for suggestions for toys that teach the ABC's. My response was that the ABC's as with other "academic concepts" such as...
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