Five Reasons To Visit Your Local Farmers' Market
Beautiful weather, fresh food, and community are just a few of the reasons why farmers' markets are so appealing. Need more reasons why...
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Kimberly Balansay
Jun 6, 20231 min read
Using Books To Practice New Words
Has your kid begun to imitate words? Do they love books? This idea is for you! Did you know counting books are not just for practicing...
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Shannon Miller
May 2, 20233 min read
Park Play
With the warmer weather right around the corner, you might be spending more time outside at the park! Below, are ideas on how to get the...
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Shannon Miller
Apr 18, 20232 min read
WAYS TO CELEBRATE EARTH DAY
Earth Day is Saturday April 22, 2023! Earth Day gives us a reason and a purpose to teach small children about the world around them!...
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Shannon Miller
Mar 2, 20232 min read
Dr. Seuss Book Ideas and Activites
Read Across America Week is celebrated from March 2nd – March 6th, it begins on the birthday of the beloved author, Dr. Seuss, March 2nd!...
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Kimberly Balansay
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Ideas to Practice “I Love You”
As a pediatric speech language pathologist, I get this question a lot: "how do I teach my kid to say 'I love you'?". Over the years, I've...
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Kimberly Balansay
Jan 24, 20233 min read
20 Ways To Play With Magnetic Tiles
Ok so my friends and family know that I am obsessed with magnetic tiles! This simple toy is great for a variety of ages and can even be...
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Kimberly Balansay
Dec 21, 20222 min read
Play with Snow Inside: Sensory Bin edition
This was a fantastic idea one of my speech clients had recently and I had to share with the rest of you! This winter we have had no...
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Kimberly Balansay
Dec 6, 20221 min read
Teletherapy tip: Mug trick!
At Sherwood, we use teletherapy sessions through Zoom in a number of different ways. Some families prefer the convenience of Zoom...
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Kimberly Balansay
Nov 8, 20222 min read
Practice Talking with Blocks
Whether your little one is just now exploring the world of blocks or if blocks have been a crowd pleaser for a while, this toy is fun for...
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Kimberly Balansay
Aug 30, 20222 min read
Fun With Pop Tubes
Pop tubes are a fantastic, inexpensive toy that I have found to be an exciting addition to my speech therapy sessions. Not only are they...
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Kimberly Balansay
Aug 9, 20222 min read
Dinosaur Games
Dinosaur toys are a toddler favorite for a good reason. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Dinosaurs also require imagination to...
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Kimberly Balansay
May 3, 20223 min read
“Mama” and “Dada”: Ideas to Practice Family Names
“Mama” or “dada” can be a child’s first word, but that’s not the case for all babies. If your kiddo is picking up words but still hasn’t...
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Kimberly Balansay
Feb 1, 20221 min read
"ACHO!" Game to Practice Imitation
If your little one is still learning how to talk, this is one of my favorite games to play. It’s simple, fun, and encourages little ones...
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Kimberly Balansay
Jan 18, 20222 min read
What Counts As “A Word”?
Does “dah”, “baba”, or even “oo-ah” count as a word? How do you answer the question "how many words does your kid have?" if your little...
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Kimberly Balansay
Dec 21, 20212 min read
Baby Signs for the Winter Season
Winter is such a magical time of the year and such a great opportunity to talk about what your little one is seeing and experiencing. If...
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Kimberly Balansay
Nov 2, 20211 min read
Fall Tree Craft
Last year I went on a walk with my niece while there were beautiful leaves on the ground everywhere. My niece really wanted to collect...
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Kimberly Balansay
Sep 21, 20211 min read
Fall Sign Language
Leaves are falling. Pumpkin-themed everything surrounds us. The Seahawks are back. Boots and jackets need to be taken out of storage....
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Jill Petrowski
Sep 7, 20211 min read
The Tupperware strategy to Teach "Help"
Chances are you have a clear container somewhere in your house. It may be a Tupperware container or storage plastic box. Believe it or...
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Kimberly Balansay
Aug 24, 20212 min read
Four Ways to Sing “Row Your Boat”
Does your kid love songs? Whether your child is learning to copy actions, starting to use some sounds, or is already talking, the “row...
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