Today is exciting because I announced the first PAL Awards for 2011. My top 22 toys and games that encourage creative play that builds language are...
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Great Games for Speech Therapy
At the New York Toy Fair 2011, I found many wonderful games for kids but two in particular stand out for speech therapy. "Guess How I Feel?" by Fun...
Best Educational Toys to Build Language
After attending the Toy Fair in New York City, I am busy testing all the great toys that have been sent to me as candidates for the PAL Award (Play...
A Lot of Play for a Little Dough
Parents are always asking me to recommend the best toys for their child's age. They are tired of spending money on toys that end up in the toy bin,...
Toys: Inventory Kid’s Fun to Get Work Done
After the holidays, we all feel a little overwhelmed by the influx of new toys and games as the piles rise in the playroom. Where do we start to get...
Guest Blog: Top 5 Kid’s Educational Apps for the iPad
Hi this is Andrew from Kids Educational Apps. Full disclosure: My mom, Sherry, runs Playonwords.com. As a father and video game enthusiast, I...
Announcing 2010 Winners of PAL Award (Play Advances Language), Best Toys, Games and Books
I am excited to announce the 2010 winners of playonwords.com's new PAL Award (Play Advances Language) honoring the best toys, games and books that...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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