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Read a Book, Leave a Book at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin

Sep 15, 2014 | Uncategorized

When we were vacationing at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin this summer, we came upon this clever "Wendy's Free Library" at the train depot in the center of...

Drawing Your Articulation Lesson

Sep 12, 2014 | 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Articulation, Strategies to Encourange Language Development

I like to draw and kids like to draw too, so we are a perfect match! Actually, I find that a fun drawing activity is perfect for articulation...

Best Games to Enhance Word-Finding Speech Therapy Sessions

Sep 11, 2014 | 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Word Finding

We all know that the more fun a speech therapy session is, the more engaged our little clients are. Some times we have to just plain work hard but...

The Pout-Pout Fish and a Sunflower Can Ease Back to School Challenges

Sep 9, 2014 | 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Books, Strategies to Encourange Language Development

So many picture books are aimed at first school experiences like "Miss Bindergarten Gets Ready for Kindergarten," "Kindergarten Rocks," or...

Reading “The Pout-Pout Fish Goes to School” to Grandkids on Facetime

Sep 3, 2014 | 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Reading

I've shared how much fun it is to read to our grandkids on Facetime and we had yet a new experience the other night! The 3 boys ages 3, 6 and 8 lie...

Word-Finding Strategies For Kids in Speech Therapy

Sep 1, 2014 | Word Finding

I find that one of the areas lacking in practical therapy ideas for SLP's is word-finding. I usually have at least one child on my caseload with...

Goodbye Summer, Back to School!

Aug 31, 2014 | Word Finding

It has been a unique and fun summer as I took an extra few weeks off for the first time. The break was refreshing but I am excited to see my little...

New Spot it! Games by Blue Orange Games Teach Numbers and Shapes

Aug 24, 2014 | Games

Want to help your preschooler become quick with the vocabulary of preschool? Grab one of Blue Orange Games new Spot it! games that feature images of...