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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
Ready or not, summer is here. Reading to and with your children each and every day is an important way to increase your child’s attention span, vocabulary, and literacy skills. Studies show just six books a summer (that’s a half a book every week over a typical twelve-week summer vacation) can help children maintain the […]
Ready or not, summer is here. Reading to and with your children each and every day is an important way to increase your child's attention span, vocabulary, and literacy skills. Studies show just six books a summer (that's a half a book every week over a typical twelve-week summer vacation) can help children maintain the gains learned over the academic year. Here are 6 books appropriate to get … [Read more...]
Did you know that reading just six books over the summer can help prevent the dreaded summer reading slide? Without summertime reading, children can lose the academic skills they’ve worked on during the school year. With twelve weeks in a typical summer vacation, that is just half a book a week. Be sure to find […]
Did you know that reading just six books over the summer can help prevent the dreaded summer reading slide? Without summertime reading, children can lose the academic skills they've worked on during the school year. With twelve weeks in a typical summer vacation, that is just half a book a week. Be sure to find books with a “just right” reading level. If you need some book suggestions, ask your … [Read more...]
The month of May finds us in a tricky spot between Spring and Summer. Upon further investigation, we’ve found there’s actually quite a bit to celebrate this month! Be it National Nurses Day (May 6), National Teachers Day (May 7), National Receptionists Day (May 8) or even Mother’s Day (May 12), this is a great […]
The month of May finds us in a tricky spot between Spring and Summer. Upon further investigation, we've found there's actually quite a bit to celebrate this month! Be it National Nurses Day (May 6), National Teachers Day (May 7), National Receptionists Day (May 8) or even Mother's Day (May 12), this is a great time to introduce your child to the world of occupations! Richard Scarry's world is a … [Read more...]
With speech and language disorders ranking among the most common disabilities in children, parents and caregivers are encouraged to learn the signs—and seek an evaluation—if they have concerns about their child’s ability to communicate. SpeechWorks offers timely guidance for families because May is recognized nationally as Better Hearing & Speech Month. “Development of strong communication […]
With speech and language disorders ranking among the most common disabilities in children, parents and caregivers are encouraged to learn the signs—and seek an evaluation—if they have concerns about their child’s ability to communicate. SpeechWorks offers timely guidance for families because May is recognized nationally as Better Hearing & Speech Month. “Development of strong communication … [Read more...]
RESCA-ELD Testing SpeechWorks partners with test publishing companies to develop tests. Before a test can be released, the publishing companies have to “test the test” to make sure the questions are fair. This involves having thousands of individuals in the United States “test the test.” That’s where SpeechWorks needs your help. Between now and June […]
RESCA-ELD Testing SpeechWorks partners with test publishing companies to develop tests. Before a test can be released, the publishing companies have to "test the test" to make sure the questions are fair. This involves having thousands of individuals in the United States "test the test." That's where SpeechWorks needs your help. Between now and June 15, we're looking for children ages 18 … [Read more...]
Libraries = Strong Communities is this year’s theme for National Libraries Week celebrated April 7-13, 2019. If you haven’t been to your public library lately, then head on over to see how your library is building a strong community. Libraries build strong communities by connecting patrons to knowledge By visiting your public library, you can […]
Libraries = Strong Communities is this year's theme for National Libraries Week celebrated April 7-13, 2019. If you haven’t been to your public library lately, then head on over to see how your library is building a strong community. Libraries build strong communities by connecting patrons to knowledge By visiting your public library, you can access countless books and resources. These … [Read more...]
Spring brings about new seasons of growth, both in our children and the world around us. Here are a few resources we found to help coach your child through this new season of celebrating the life, development, and fun that surrounds us! April Foolishness It’s a Spring morning on the farm. Grandma is happy the […]
Spring brings about new seasons of growth, both in our children and the world around us. Here are a few resources we found to help coach your child through this new season of celebrating the life, development, and fun that surrounds us! April Foolishness It's a Spring morning on the farm. Grandma is happy the grandkids are visiting-they've picked the right day! Grandpa is fixing breakfast. … [Read more...]
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...]
