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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
As the last few weeks of summer are ahead of us, be sure to squeeze out all the goodness summer has to offer by checking out these low-cost family-friendly summer activities. Reading books, especially those from your local public library, is another free family-friendly activity. Check out these fun August recommendations available from Amazon and […]
As the last few weeks of summer are ahead of us, be sure to squeeze out all the goodness summer has to offer by checking out these low-cost family-friendly summer activities. Reading books, especially those from your local public library, is another free family-friendly activity. Check out these fun August recommendations available from Amazon and our own holiday activity archives. The Night … [Read more...]
Why hello July! We wait all year for your long days, warm nights, and relaxed schedules. Don’t think that summer is a time to relax in your reading. A 2011 RAND Corporation study found that a student can lose up to a month’s worth of reading progress over the summer. Here are some summer-themed books […]
Why hello July! We wait all year for your long days, warm nights, and relaxed schedules. Don't think that summer is a time to relax in your reading. A 2011 RAND Corporation study found that a student can lose up to a month’s worth of reading progress over the summer. Here are some summer-themed books to read in a tent, on the beach, under a tree, by the pool, or in the couch: The Night … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
