After children learn their initial vocabulary for a variety of emotions and feelings, I find it helpful to provide mini narratives and scenarios for discussion. With Feelings Scenes (Boom CardSM by playTOK), there is a

The first words that kids learn are labels and nouns. For example, babies often start with "bottle", "cookie", and "mama". I also often hear parents report that "My child can say 'mama' or 'dada' but

My top tricks for St. Patrick's Day and a set of St. Patrick's Boom Cards! Top In-Centre Activities Use construction paper and cut out 3 or 4-leaf clovers > I like to use this art

As you know, it's important for me to know what works and what doesn't work in the digital activities I create. When I received feedback about Don't Pop Pete! Articulation Boom CardsSM, I knew that

Adapt this activity to a variety of speech and language goals! I like to use it to target themed vocabulary, syllables, receptive language and key speech targets or phrases. Currently, I've made two magic mirrors.

zzMy son snuck into his sister's room and stole her gluestick. Then, he managed to steal some googly eyes and a piece of blank paper. He sat down on the carpet, glued the eyes to

Being nit-picky as I am, I'm bound to come across little details or Boom Decks that aren't quite up to par. I really recall "Garage Doors" being one of my favourites. But, alas, it is

Since Feb 2, 2021 is Groundhog Day, I began thinking about how I could make a game similar to whack-a-mole but include various speech and language goals. I couldn't stop after the game, and I

I like to introduce feelings by sharing various books with children. One of the books I love is "The Way I Feel" by Janan Cain. After one or two readings of the book, I will

Story Spotlights are no-prep simple narrative props with a theme. With the help of a spotlight, you can select a character, setting, problem, action and resolution (feelings). The newest Story Spotlight is this Story Spotlight

I've been adding and updating my Train wind-up toys. Although the initial Trains & Towns was always a hit, I found that adding hidden images in Trains & Towns Christmas added another element of fun.

I absolutely adore Matroyshka dolls with their simplicity, beautiful colours, and intricate details. Typically, I make activities that spark fun and curiosity. Much of the time, I try to mimic 'real life' and bring the

Here's a new POP! game, "Balloon POP! (Counting + Reinforcer". This Balloon POP! Counting game includes: 1) Counting POP (0 to 10) - Yellow, red and blue balloons 2) Number Tiles - Manipulatives for 0

Over the holiday break, I illustrated some printables for in-person use. This very-first edition "Winter Hats - no gender PDF" is available to mailing-list members. You can draw your own short or long hair on.

(updated to include Bubble POP! Ducks and Bubble POP! Alphabet) We love bubbles. Bubbles all day, bubbles all night! In fact, I've been blowing bubbles to my webcam during telepractice...but they seem to keep floating

After making the "Feed the Reindeer, Reindeer Poops!" game over the holiday, I found that kids loved the repetitive pattern of interactive books. I've enjoyed making these and added a few more Winter-themed Boom CardsSM

It's here! Do you need a way to practice conditioned play audiometry via telerpractice? There are some ways you can adapt your practice face to face online to have families listen and follow directions. However,

I've made nearly 90 decks so far - all in the playTOK Boom CardsSM store! Many of my decks are open-ended and suitable for naturalistic conversation or language modeling. I will list the type of

This Hannukah Treats! playTOK series has many play options. Have fun as you prepare special holiday treats challah, rugelach and sufganiyot. 1) Let's Bake Challah and Rugelach! - Put them in the oven! 2) Let's

Remember "Don't Pop Pete!" Boom CardsTM version of Pop-Up-Pirate, "Don't Pop Penny!" (with expanded pirate language scenes), and"Don't Pop Frankenpete!"? Well, I've taken the original "Don't Pop Pete!" and added all initial, medial, final consonants