Celebrate the alphabet with this party of animals from an angelfish to a zebra with lots of fun in between. The bold, snappy illustrations pop off...
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Teaching Preschoolers to Share
Yesterday I observed a 3 year-old in his nursery school class. I have worked with James for a year, building his language skills until they are age...
Diagnosing Apraxia of Speech
It seems to me that we tend to be too quick to "diagnose" a late talker as apraxic. Once again, I was working with a 20 month old who is behind in...
The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!
I just watched the new PBS Kids show, "The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!" The Cat is back with Martin Short's voice, pals Sally and Nick,...
Newsweek Reports “Creativity Crisis” With Children
In a recent article in Newsweek, "The Creativity Crisis," it is reported that for the first time American creativity scores are declining. Children...
Back to School Speech Therapy
It's exciting watching kids assemble their new school supplies, get their backpacks together and compare who is in what class. Some of my friends...
“Little Kids'” Bubbles for Speech Therapy
Most parents think of bubbles as a summer activity--kids chasing down the clear, multi-sized spheres to pop in delight. Certainly they are a great...
What’s New at Playonwords
Here is a copy of my newsletter in case you aren't on the distribution list: Happy Summer and welcome to the heat wave! Normally we talk a lot about...
“Henrietta The Pull Along Hen” by I Play
It's hard to find toys for one to one and a half year-olds that keep their interest and teach them something too! Your chicks will find this hen...
Costumes Transform Toddlers to Imaginary Land
Pretend play begins after a child's first year as they offer an empty cup to a teddy bear or cover him up with a washcloth to stay warm. Little kids...
“My First Baby Doll” by I-Play
Toddlers can scoop up all the essentials, including the baby doll, put them in the soft, cloth bag and be ready for take-along play. A great...
Conversation in Pretend Play
When parents and therapists model conversation in pretend play, kids start to imitate them and learn to take turns in conversation with their little...
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