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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
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...]
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...]
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...]
January brings out a change in traditions and resolutions for a lot of adults. Here at SpeechWorks, we wanted to give you some ideas to help our children understand this process and empower them to make some resolutions of their own. Do you know a child with a January birthday? Consider a unique gift, […]
January brings out a change in traditions and resolutions for a lot of adults. Here at SpeechWorks, we wanted to give you some ideas to help our children understand this process and empower them to make some resolutions of their own. Do you know a child with a January birthday? Consider a unique gift, like this January Birthday Month Book. As parents and educators, we always have … [Read more...]
Did you know that December 8 is National Brownie Day? I’m not sure who thinks up these holidays but I love 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 […]
Did you know that December 8 is National Brownie Day? I'm not sure who thinks up these holidays but I love 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 recipe … [Read more...]
Did you know that National Play Doh Day is September 16? Not only do I love how a new tub of Play Doh* looks and smells when it is opened for the first time, but I love it how it can help encourage a child’s speech and language development each and every day. Here are […]
Did you know that National Play Doh Day is September 16? Not only do I love how a new tub of Play Doh* looks and smells when it is opened for the first time, but I love it how it can help encourage a child's speech and language development each and every day. Here are four ways Play Doh encourages your child's speech and language development on National Play Doh Day and every other day of … [Read more...]
Are you ready for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on August 4? Ruth Graves Wakefield, who co-owned the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, published the first recipe for a Toll House chocolate crunch cookie in 1938. Celebrating fun days like this can vary the language and routine in your household, providing different opportunities to […]
Are you ready for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on August 4? Ruth Graves Wakefield, who co-owned the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, published the first recipe for a Toll House chocolate crunch cookie in 1938. Celebrating fun days like this can vary the language and routine in your household, providing different opportunities to incorporate speech and language. Here are a … [Read more...]
July is National Ice Cream month and the 3rd Sunday of July is National Ice Cream Day! Here are some ice cream themed ideas for you to celebrate all month long (and only one includes eating ice cream): Create numerous flavors and creations with these free ice cream printables. Play ice cream parlor. Use […]
July is National Ice Cream month and the 3rd Sunday of July is National Ice Cream Day! Here are some ice cream themed ideas for you to celebrate all month long (and only one includes eating ice cream): Create numerous flavors and creations with these free ice cream printables. Play ice cream parlor. Use plastic dishes and spoons to pretend you are with your child getting … [Read more...]
The first Friday in June is known as National Donut Day thanks to The Salvation Army in Chicago recognizing women who served soldiers donuts during World War I. Here are 5 ways to celebrate National Donut Day this year. We would have given you more, but you’ll need a free hand to enjoy your donut! […]
The first Friday in June is known as National Donut Day thanks to The Salvation Army in Chicago recognizing women who served soldiers donuts during World War I. Here are 5 ways to celebrate National Donut Day this year. We would have given you more, but you'll need a free hand to enjoy your donut! Visit participating Dunkin Donuts and receive a complimentary classic doughnut of your … [Read more...]
Pi Day is March 14 as a play on the date 3.14. Pi (π) is the ratio of circumference of a circle to its diameter and is 3.14159… Thanks to homophones, words that sound alike but are spelled differently, most non-mathematician types celebrate Pi Day as Pi(e) Day. Here are some ideas to embrace this […]
Pi Day is March 14 as a play on the date 3.14. Pi (π) is the ratio of circumference of a circle to its diameter and is 3.14159... Thanks to homophones, words that sound alike but are spelled differently, most non-mathematician types celebrate Pi Day as Pi(e) Day. Here are some ideas to embrace this holiday and enjoy the day from start to finish. Color a pie Use these coloring sheets and … [Read more...]
