Being a parent is hard work and as we all know, rewarding--sometimes when we least expect it. For my birthday present my oldest son asked me into...
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Build a Kid’s Thesaurus with your Child to Encourage Vocabulary
I work with several kids to build their oral language skills that then relate to their writing skills. Research shows that oral vocabulary is linked...
New Research Questions Benefit of Waiting to Start Kindergarten
Advantages and Disadvantages of Delaying Kindergarten There has been a growing trend over the last 20-30 years for parents to hold their children...
“Little Boy” by Alison McGhee and Peter Reynolds
Do you know someone expecting a Little Boy and need the perfect gift? Here it is--the best preparation for Mom and Dad to get ready for a blue...
“Quack Quack” by Blue Orange
Eight charming, little farm animals--simply illustrated using just three colors--are hanging out in a field. Players roll the three dice to see...
“Pengoloo” by Blue Orange
Waddle on down to the South Pole and start gathering these adorable penguins for a hot game of Pengoloo. Kids love the element of surprise as they...
More Halloween Books, Queen of Halloween, to Build Children’s Language Skills
Here's a simple, sweet Halloween story, Queen of Halloween by Mary Engelbreit, that can be used for the younger set to prepare them for that...
Clever Preschool Website to Teach Kids the Alphabet
Admittedly, this website might be even more entertaining to parents than kids but check out bemboszoo.com. Click on any letter of the alphabet, see...
How to Save Money on Great Educational Toys
With the current financial crisis going on, everyone is talking about how to save money. I was watching a Target commercial the other night, and...
Practice Makes Perfect with Children’s Articulation
I love the kids I work with and am privileged to be able to deliver my services in their homes. Since I work in their environment, they are relaxed,...
Parents of Autistic Kids Need a Break Too–Take Care of You
I was visiting with a mom while I was working with her 3 year-old who had recently been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. We were talking about...
Great Websites–Resources for Parents, Teachers and Speech Therapists on Reading and Bilingual Learning
Check out Reading Rockets, www.readingrockets.org, offering “a wealth of reading strategies, lessons, and activities to help young children learn...
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