I was just finishing up my PAL Winner's review of a delightful new book by Susan Hood and Janice Nadeau, "The Tooth Mouse," when I got a call from...
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Spike the Mixed-up Monster by Hood and Sweet Great for Speech Therapy
My newest PAL Award winning book. "Spike the Mixed-up Monster" is a gem by children's author, Susan Hood. The darling story of a little salamander,...
Bookworm Gardens Brings Books To Life Through Nature
As we drove up to the entrance of Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, I knew I was in for a treat. A group of day camp kids in their matching...
Comparisons Lessons in Speech Therapy
I recently took a new book out of the library to use for speech language therapy sessions and realized it was perfect for teaching comparisons and...
Huck Runs Amuck! by Sean Taylor wins PAL Award
Here's a terrific new book with all the elements for teaching language and emergent literacy skills. I've used this book repeatedly in speech...
“Splish Splash Splat” Wins PAL Award for Language Learning Fun
Splat was enjoying the perfect dream as candy fish swam by when mom interrupted his sleep, declaring it was time to get up. And oh, by the way, his...
E-Books vs Print Books for Children?
With the influx of technology into the world of children's books, it is interesting to watch the reaction of new parents to the options available to...
“I Can Play That” Brings Together Language, Literacy and Pretend Play
"I Can Play That" is the latest in a series of wonderful resources to encourage language development through reading by Dr. Susan Lederer. Her first...
Speech Therapy Lessons for Articulation and Word Finding
I think I will blog today about my therapy sessions. I saw kids from 2 1/2 to 13 years old. My takeaway today is how much I love great books and...
Lesson Plans for Analogies, “Beach is to Fun”
Teaching analogies can be challenging, especially if it is a first lesson on how to solve them or write your own. What a great language lesson to...
Babble’s 100 Best Children’s Books
Many "Best of" lists are coming out now in time for the holidays. Respected experts and websites compile lists that are helpful to parents and...
New Books to Teach Articulation and Reading
At my latest visit to our public library, I started my hunt at the "New Books" section as usual. I came upon a new series of books that are designed...
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