I think speech therapy should always be fun but in the summer it should have an element of freedom, away from the classroom. I take kids outside and...
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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...
Best “Toy Story 3” Toys for Creative Play, Speech Therapy
Wow, Toy Story 3 has only been out a few weeks and I am seeing products everywhere. I even went to the grocery store and saw Toy Story cookies and...
Play-Doh Uses in Speech Therapy and Play
Once again, I saw the advantages of having a ittle Play-doh on hand. One of my more creative players, Duncan, was setting up his Playmobil boat, van...
Super Pop-Up Picture Book of “Peter Pan”
When I was first given Peter Pan, I was amazed at the beautifully crafted cut out models of pirate ships, Peter Pan and his friends flying over the...
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...
The Influence of TV on Preschoolers
When I was visiting 3 year-old Will, he requested that we have a "scavenger hunt." Now I have been known for my "candy hunts" I conduct on family...
Putting Little People in Preschool Play
I have several parents who encourage me with their application of ideas that I have taught them. I am always trying to teach parents what to look...
Building Flexible Play with Children on the Autism Spectrum
One of the challenges of working with children on the autism spectrum is to model, encourage and teach flexible play. Children with ASD tend to get...
Kids’ Dollhouses From Homes to Treehouses
Kids' dollhouses provide a wonderful backdrop for pretend play, as children re-enact their common experiences of eating, dressing, cleaning up,...
Getting Your Child to Talk About School
Recently, Heidi Stevens , the Features Editor at the Chicago Tribune contacted me because she liked my article on "Nine Tips to Get Your Child to...
Read a Book to A Child and Illustrate It
After reading a book to your child, extend the experience with an activity--talk about how the story relates to your life and your child's...
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