Sherry Artemenko's Blog - Language in Play

Pig Has a Plan by Ethan Long Makes Reading and Language Learning Fun

Jan 3, 2013 | 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Language, Strategies to Encourange Language Development

My latest PAL Award winner, Pig Has a Plan, actually makes learning to read fun. Having just returned from time with a 4 1/2 and 6 year-old at...

Reading Picture Detail to Understand the Story

Jan 3, 2013 | 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, Autism, Books, Language, Strategies to Encourange Language Development

I am fortunate to consult as a part of a public school team of professionals who work with one of my clients on the autism spectrum. Recently, his...

Motivating Kids In Speech Therapy

Jan 2, 2013 | Uncategorized

Often we think we need the toy or game or gadget with bells and whistles to keep kids entertained and motivated during speech therapy. I will admit...

Family Games That Make Learning To Read Fun

Dec 18, 2012 | 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Games, Reading, Strategies to Encourange Language Development

At this time of year, parents are asking me for fun games that also promote learning--especially for emerging or new readers. Yesterday I was at the...

Elf Magic Gets Conversations Going

Dec 17, 2012 | 3-6 year-olds, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Games, Language, Strategies to Encourange Language Development

Christmas is a time for traditions and our latest PAL Award winner, Elf Magic, is a delightful tradition where Santa's magic elves visit families...

BrickStix and Mod Stix Build Story Telling

Dec 10, 2012 | 10 and up, 6-8 year-olds, 8 years and up, Language, Strategies to Encourange Language Development

Are you looking for a great stocking stuffer for the holidays that kids will love? You know the kind of gift they open and then disappear for a few...