by emerge | Sep 21, 2020 | Emerge programs, Parenting, Play, Reading, School, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
Welcome to the final week of our 4-part series on Phonological Awareness! This week we are covering blending! Of all the components we have covered, this one will likely make the most sense to you. It is probably what you think about when you think about learning...
by emerge | Sep 8, 2020 | Community, Emerge programs, General information, Parenting, Play, School, Speech & Language
Last week we asked and answered: “Why should we care about syllables?” This week we are asking: “Why should we care about rhyming?” The answer is really quite similar to why syllables are important. Rhyming helps boost our understanding of...
by emerge | Aug 31, 2020 | Emerge programs, General information, Parenting, Play, School, Speech & Language
Syllables. What are they and why are they so important? Why should we teach them to our children? dictionary.com defines a syllable as: an uninterrupted segment of speech consisting of a vowel sound, a diphthong, or a syllabic consonant, with or without preceding or...
by emerge | Jul 28, 2020 | Autism, Behavioral regulation, Community, General information, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Play, Social Skills, Speech & Language, Uncategorized
What does wearing a mask mean for our children’s social development and how can we help support it during COVD-19. When we think about teaching children to recognize emotions, we often think about helping them understand that a smile means...
by emerge | May 22, 2019 | Infant Development, Parenting, Play, Speech & Language, Toys
There are so many skills that can be addressed while playing with our favorite toys, including puzzles! Puzzles are a fun way to learn and boost different language skills your child may be developing in a fun and interactive way. Remember, all of this is done with fun...
by Emerge - A Childs Place | May 20, 2019 | Gross Motor, Occupational Therapy, Parenting, Play, Sensory Processing/Integration, Speech & Language, Toys
Play therapy is an important part of any therapy program and some of our most beloved childhood games can have therapeutic benefits that we didn’t even know about! Looking for a simple and fun activity that requires no materials? “Simon Says” is the perfect game...