Speech Therapy Blog for Children & Parents | Oconomowoc, WI | 53066
Browse through the blog articles written by Jann Fujimoto in Oconomowoc, WI with tips & advice to help parents & children with language issues
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. While many things have been canceled and modified this summer, one thing that is never canceled is reading! Whether you are participating in a summer reading program or an online book […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. While many things have been canceled and modified this summer, one thing that is never canceled is reading! Whether you are participating in a summer reading program or an online book club, here are some books to enjoy during these long, lazy … [Read more...]
Reading gives children the opportunity to increase their vocabulary and knowledge, no matter how old or young they are. School ended differently for children this year. Reading during the summer is important to avoid the summer slide, but it is even more important this summer because the school year ended for many in March. Instead […]
Reading gives children the opportunity to increase their vocabulary and knowledge, no matter how old or young they are. School ended differently for children this year. Reading during the summer is important to avoid the summer slide, but it is even more important this summer because the school year ended for many in March. Instead of a 3-month gap of brain stimulation, some children will have … [Read more...]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Have you ever considered an online book club? The basic idea of a book club is to read a book, then come together to talk about it with others. Whether you’re […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Have you ever considered an online book club? The basic idea of a book club is to read a book, then come together to talk about it with others. Whether you're social distancing or wanting to keep in touch with a friend who has moved away or … [Read more...]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Now that spring is here, read some of these books outside in the warm spring sun. Reading to and with your children daily helps increase their attention, vocabulary, and Easter: […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Now that spring is here, read some of these books outside in the warm spring sun. Reading to and with your children daily helps increase their attention, vocabulary, and Easter: The Easter Egg by Jan Brett If Hoppi can make … [Read more...]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Your free public library card offers a number of online resources that you can access whether the library is closed for global pandemics, weather, or for regular after-hour closures. These resources […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Your free public library card offers a number of online resources that you can access whether the library is closed for global pandemics, weather, or for regular after-hour closures. These resources are specific to the twenty-four libraries of … [Read more...]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904. He created creative and fun stories like The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904. He created creative and fun stories like The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, Hop on Pop, Fox in Socks, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. These stories inspired … [Read more...]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Leap Day rolls around every four years because the earth takes approximately 365.242 days to orbit the sun. If an extra day wasn’t added to our calendars, then our seasons would […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Leap Day rolls around every four years because the earth takes approximately 365.242 days to orbit the sun. If an extra day wasn’t added to our calendars, then our seasons would be off by about 25 days over the course of one hundred … [Read more...]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. People often wonder what kinds of things they should do or games they should play at home to encourage their child’s speech and language development. Providing a language-rich home environment can […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. People often wonder what kinds of things they should do or games they should play at home to encourage their child's speech and language development. Providing a language-rich home environment can make a difference. The daily, repetitive … [Read more...]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Every year, I look forward to late January when the Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals are announced. The Caldecott Medal recognizes the most distinguished American picture book for children. Picture books […]
This site contains affiliate links to products. SpeechWorks may receive a commission, at no additional cost to you, for purchases made through these links. Every year, I look forward to late January when the Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals are announced. The Caldecott Medal recognizes the most distinguished American picture book for children. Picture books provide visual interest to … [Read more...]
The new year brings awards like the Grammys, the Oscars, and the Tonys to mind, but for fans of children’s literature, it also brings the announcement of the John Newbery Medal, which has recognized children’s literature in the United States since 1922. For 2020, the recognition goes to New Kid by Jerry Craft. The story […]
The new year brings awards like the Grammys, the Oscars, and the Tonys to mind, but for fans of children's literature, it also brings the announcement of the John Newbery Medal, which has recognized children's literature in the United States since 1922. For 2020, the recognition goes to New Kid by Jerry Craft. The story tells of a 7th grader who is learning to navigate his way between … [Read more...]
