ThinkFun has just introduced its second toddler game, "Move and Groove" that gets kids moving with categories of instructions and builds listening...
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What Toys Have Repeat Play? Christmas Presents Unwrapped
Christmas and the holidays are over and we have a chance to see what toys have "lasted" past the initial excitement and are really offering some...
5 Lessons Learned From Playing Board Games
The holidays say family time and as the snow falls and forces us inside by the fire, we have a perfect time to pull out a favorite board game to...
Playonwords.com Announced Top 10 PAL Picks 2013 Today On NBC CT TV
https://vimeo.com/79256591 Today I shared 8 of our Top 10 PAL Picks for 2013, Holiday Gift Guide. Here are some favorites we featured on our segment...
Toys and Games Shared on “Teachmetotalk” Podcast today
I really enjoyed being a guest on Laura Mize's Podcast today for "Teachmetotalk" on the topic of "Great Toys From Play On Words." She is a pediatric...
Play “That’s It!” by Gamewright to Teach Vocabulary and Categories in Speech Therapy
It's Back to School time and teachers and therapists are looking for that new fun game that is filled with learning potential. Gamewright's new PAL...
Back to School Language Learning, New PAL Award Role Play Games from Wonder Forge
The big buzz right now is "Back to School" everything--backpacks, mommy calendars, pencil cases, notebooks and headbands. How about having some fun...
Co-Creator of Game, Twister, Died
For some reason I find the obituaries in the New York Times fascinating. This week we learned that Chuck Foley, the co-creator of the game Twister,...
Lesson Plans for Screen-Free Week: Pretend, Play, Talk
Turn off the TV? Set aside the iPad? Give up video games? That’s just what millions of people will be doing April 29-May 5 as they turn off screens...
Best New Games For Speech Therapy
I've enjoyed the unique opportunity to attend the International Toy Fair in New York City as a member of the press, viewing the exciting new...
“Hello Sunshine,” New PAL Award winner, Shines In Preschool Speech Therapy
Toddlers can be a bit of a challenge in speech therapy because you have to keep them engaged and motivated with great toys and activities while...
PAL Award Winner “Qualities” Teaches Language in Speech Therapy
Working with older kids in speech therapy requires finding games that interest them as well as strengthen their language skills. "Qualities" by...
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