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Browse through the blog articles written by Jann Fujimoto in Oconomowoc, WI with tips & advice to help parents & children with language issues
Did you know that December 8 is National Brownie Day? I’m not sure who thinks up these holidays but I love that them all the same. Here are some ways to celebrate today: Make some chocolate brownies. I won’t judge if you use a box mix or make them from scratch. Making any recipe with […]
Did you know that December 8 is National Brownie Day? I'm not sure who thinks up these holidays but I love that them all the same. Here are some ways to celebrate today: Make some chocolate brownies. I won't judge if you use a box mix or make them from scratch. Making any recipe with your children teaches everyone how to follow directions and to measure ingredients. Here's my fave brownie … [Read more...]
Books introduce us to new places and people, and they can help familiarize children with new situations that may be happening in their own lives. Perhaps your child is going to the dentist for the first time, going to the hospital, starting school, moving, going to have a new sibling, or getting a pet, these […]
Books introduce us to new places and people, and they can help familiarize children with new situations that may be happening in their own lives. Perhaps your child is going to the dentist for the first time, going to the hospital, starting school, moving, going to have a new sibling, or getting a pet, these are often new experiences for children and can prompt a lot of questions, concern, and … [Read more...]
If your preschool or early childhood center is looking for continuing education, SpeechWorks can help. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP is a now a Specialist Trainer with The Registry. Presentations can be adapted to your center’s resources – whether it is in a conference room projected on to a screen or seated in a circle. Currently […]
If your preschool or early childhood center is looking for continuing education, SpeechWorks can help. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP is a now a Specialist Trainer with The Registry. Presentations can be adapted to your center's resources - whether it is in a conference room projected on to a screen or seated in a circle. Currently approved coursework includes Speech-Language Milestones with additional … [Read more...]
Depending on where you live, your child may have already started school or you may still have another month left in your summer break. If you’re looking for fun and low-cost ideas to get out and explore, take a look at these 9 Summer Activities for Kids That Cost Less Than $10 Jann Fujimoto, MS […]
Depending on where you live, your child may have already started school or you may still have another month left in your summer break. If you're looking for fun and low-cost ideas to get out and explore, take a look at these 9 Summer Activities for Kids That Cost Less Than $10 Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP, has taken her kids to kid-friendly festivals, pools, and a Jelly Belly factory tour for … [Read more...]
With busy family schedules, it can be hard to get the family in one place for a meal. Whether it’s a formal holiday gathering, a fast food stop during a road trip, or a night when everyone is home for a meal, eating together is a family matter. When your family gathers together for a meal, […]
With busy family schedules, it can be hard to get the family in one place for a meal. Whether it’s a formal holiday gathering, a fast food stop during a road trip, or a night when everyone is home for a meal, eating together is a family matter. When your family gathers together for a meal, wherever you are, be sure to turn off the tech. It doesn’t matter if the devices are placed in a basket or … [Read more...]
A child not reading at grade level by the end of first grade has an 88% chance of not reading at grade level by 4th grade, according to a 2012 study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation study. A child’s overall exposure to books and language prior to first grade contributes to these reading skills. […]
A child not reading at grade level by the end of first grade has an 88% chance of not reading at grade level by 4th grade, according to a 2012 study by the Annie E. Casey Foundation study. A child's overall exposure to books and language prior to first grade contributes to these reading skills. While a child might not be as a baby, knowing how to hold a book, recognizing that the text is upside … [Read more...]
If you’re looking for ways to engage child in reading, consider a starting a book club. The beauty of a book club is it can be as simple or elaborate as you like. A few summers ago, our family picked Lenore Look’s Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School and Other Scary Things, gifted a Kindle […]
If you're looking for ways to engage child in reading, consider a starting a book club. The beauty of a book club is it can be as simple or elaborate as you like. A few summers ago, our family picked Lenore Look's Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School and Other Scary Things, gifted a Kindle version of the book to grandparents, and held our club meeting during vacation when we would all be … [Read more...]
Books bring people together. Whether it’s a beloved childhood classic or a mandatory high school reading assignment, books provide opportunities for people to discuss ideas and share different perspectives about a common element. Book clubs give more life to books Reading becomes a social activity when you’re part of a book club. The story isn’t […]
Books bring people together. Whether it's a beloved childhood classic or a mandatory high school reading assignment, books provide opportunities for people to discuss ideas and share different perspectives about a common element. Book clubs give more life to books Reading becomes a social activity when you're part of a book club. The story isn't just shared with the reader but with the group of … [Read more...]
Don’t let the learning stop when school is out for the summer. Reading just six books over the summer can help a struggling reader from falling back further. Be sure to find a book with a “just right” reading level. If you need some book suggestions, ask your child’s classroom teacher, school librarian, or public […]
Don’t let the learning stop when school is out for the summer. Reading just six books over the summer can help a struggling reader from falling back further. Be sure to find a book with a “just right” reading level. If you need some book suggestions, ask your child’s classroom teacher, school librarian, or public librarian for help. One of my favorite resources for summer reading programs is … [Read more...]
Speech, language and hearing disorders often go undetected and untreated for too long. With 11% of children ages 3–6 having a speech, language, voice, or swallowing disorder—and almost 15% of school-age children experiencing some degree of hearing loss—communication disorders are among the most common disabilities in children nationwide. During May, which is Better Hearing & […]
Speech, language and hearing disorders often go undetected and untreated for too long. With 11% of children ages 3–6 having a speech, language, voice, or swallowing disorder—and almost 15% of school-age children experiencing some degree of hearing loss—communication disorders are among the most common disabilities in children nationwide. During May, which is Better Hearing & Speech Month, … [Read more...]
