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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
Eric Carle’s classic Very Hungry Caterpillar turns 50 on March 24. Generations of children have experienced the colorful transformation of the caterpillar. This story teaches children the basic concepts of counting, days of the week, and opposites (front and back) as well as growth and change. Here are some ideas to celebrate the 50th anniversary […]
Eric Carle's classic Very Hungry Caterpillar turns 50 on March 24. Generations of children have experienced the colorful transformation of the caterpillar. This story teaches children the basic concepts of counting, days of the week, and opposites (front and back) as well as growth and change. Here are some ideas to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this beloved children's book: Read the … [Read more...]
SpeechWorks turns six years on March 15. Time flies when you’re having fun. In December 2012, I attended a friend’s birthday party, where I only knew the guest of honor and family. To break the ice, the host introduced me to an occupational therapist. The first question he asked was “So, do you have a […]
SpeechWorks turns six years on March 15. Time flies when you're having fun. In December 2012, I attended a friend's birthday party, where I only knew the guest of honor and family. To break the ice, the host introduced me to an occupational therapist. The first question he asked was "So, do you have a private practice?" Not the usual questions therapists typically ask of one another like … [Read more...]
March can mean a lot of different things to different families. There are two groups, those who follow college basketball and those who do not. If you do follow the sport, there’s a good chance your home is swimming with March Madness predictions. Here’s a quick breakdown to get your family started on some March […]
March can mean a lot of different things to different families. There are two groups, those who follow college basketball and those who do not. If you do follow the sport, there's a good chance your home is swimming with March Madness predictions. Here's a quick breakdown to get your family started on some March Madness fun and break-up the last few weeks of dreaded winter. March Madness 2019: … [Read more...]
*SpeechWorks received a complimentary copy of this book as a thank you for participating in Ask an Expert on maltythebluetiger.com. All thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own and not influenced by the company and/or its affiliates in any way. SpeechWorks had the opportunity to visit with Kelsey Kloss, author of Malty The Blue […]
*SpeechWorks received a complimentary copy of this book as a thank you for participating in Ask an Expert on maltythebluetiger.com. All thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own and not influenced by the company and/or its affiliates in any way. SpeechWorks had the opportunity to visit with Kelsey Kloss, author of Malty The Blue Tiger. Ms. Kloss is also a senior editor for Good … [Read more...]
Even if Punxsutawney Phil did see his shadow and predicted an early spring, it still seems like we’re in the thick of winter. Break up the ho-hum of winter with marshmallows. Make a marshmallow Have you ever made marshmallows? It will be a bit easier if you have a stand mixer, and they’ll need at […]
Even if Punxsutawney Phil did see his shadow and predicted an early spring, it still seems like we're in the thick of winter. Break up the ho-hum of winter with marshmallows. Make a marshmallow Have you ever made marshmallows? It will be a bit easier if you have a stand mixer, and they'll need at least 4 hours to set. Be sure to ask your child how homemade marshmallows are different than store … [Read more...]
Pizza Day is February 9th. Be sure to celebrate from morning to night by eating pizza, making pizza, or reading about pizza! Make Pizza Whether it’s a frozen pizza, made from scratch pizza, an English muffin pizza, or even dessert pizza, if time permits, make a pizza today. Part of the fun of making pizza […]
Pizza Day is February 9th. Be sure to celebrate from morning to night by eating pizza, making pizza, or reading about pizza! Make Pizza Whether it's a frozen pizza, made from scratch pizza, an English muffin pizza, or even dessert pizza, if time permits, make a pizza today. Part of the fun of making pizza at home is putting on your own toppings, making shapes with the toppings, and enjoying … [Read more...]
SpeechWorks had the opportunity to sit down with Scholastic to discuss some typical speech-language milestones and how to determine if your child is verbally advanced. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and owner of SpeechWorks located in Oconomowoc, WI. If you have concerns about your child’s speech and language milestones, contact SpeechWorks at […]
SpeechWorks had the opportunity to sit down with Scholastic to discuss some typical speech-language milestones and how to determine if your child is verbally advanced. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and owner of SpeechWorks located in Oconomowoc, WI. If you have concerns about your child's speech and language milestones, contact SpeechWorks at 262-490-5653. … [Read more...]
Just when you think you can’t take one more snowfall, another frigid temperature, you’re out of firewood, and you’ve exhausted all your indoor playtime hacks, we find ourselves in February! Then that ominous groundhog peeks his head out promising another six weeks of Winter. Try explaining this one to your kids… really try it! Groundhug Day is […]
Just when you think you can't take one more snowfall, another frigid temperature, you're out of firewood, and you've exhausted all your indoor playtime hacks, we find ourselves in February! Then that ominous groundhog peeks his head out promising another six weeks of Winter. Try explaining this one to your kids... really try it! Groundhug Day is a heart-warming celebration of friendship, combining … [Read more...]
Jann had the opportunity to visit with our friends at Malty the Blue Tiger about how story time can be used to increase a child’s language development. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP, is a life-long reader, speech-language pathologist, and owner of SpeechWorks in Oconomowoc, WI. *I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an […]
Jann had the opportunity to visit with our friends at Malty the Blue Tiger about how story time can be used to increase a child's language development. Jann Fujimoto, MS CCC-SLP, is a life-long reader, speech-language pathologist, and owner of SpeechWorks in Oconomowoc, WI. *I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to … [Read more...]
When the oh so dark days of winter seem like too much, be sure to pull out some puzzles of all kinds to pass the time and to have fun with your children. There are so many ways to celebrate National Puzzle Day! Jigsaw Puzzles Jigsaw puzzles help with spatial orientation and fine motors skills […]
When the oh so dark days of winter seem like too much, be sure to pull out some puzzles of all kinds to pass the time and to have fun with your children. There are so many ways to celebrate National Puzzle Day! Jigsaw Puzzles Jigsaw puzzles help with spatial orientation and fine motors skills for children of all ages. Traditional jigsaw puzzles can introduce new scenes and fun images to kids. … [Read more...]
