Language Development

Local Events: The Washington State Fair

Local Fun Are you looking for a local family outing this summer that can fill up a whole day, or even an entire weekend? It also showcases events that are just for kids.  ? ? Even better, you can use every single moment to entertain as well as develop your kiddo’s language skills through functional and fun activities. Look no further than the Washington State Fair!   ?   What to Expect Everything from petting exotic animals to eating yummy food to watching horses perform stunts, the fair has it all. With all there is to see and do, he won’t even realize he’s learning! All you have to do is look under Kid’s Fun on the Washington State Fair website and you’ll see all the fair has to offer. What a great sensory-rich environment! Speech Activities Practice commenting (having your child talk about what he sees). You can start off by saying  “I see a … Keep Reading…

Cat in the Hat

Summer Reading Series: Cat in the Hat Two bored kids sit in a house on a rainy day.  And then a stranger comes, a curious cat…in a hat. This is how the book “Cat in the Hat,” by Theodore Geisel, starts out.  If the name doesn’t mean anything to you, don’t worry.  He was better known as the one and only Dr. Seuss! The book talks about the Cat in the Hat, and everything he does to try to entertain the two bored kids while they are stuck in the house.  Cat starts with juggling a fish in a fishbowl, a rake, an umbrella and a dozen other things.  Then when that fails, he uses “Thing One” and “Thing Two” to start some more mischief!  In a whimsical sing-song way and in perfect rhyme, Dr. Seuss tells a story that is sure to delight the little ones, especially kids from 3 to 5 years of … Keep Reading…

Summer Reading Series: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Hey mommas and kids, it’s another installment of Jessica’s Story Corner!  

This week we’re talking about “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.  This book is typically for kids ages 2-5, or those with equivalent skill level.  For younger kids check out our blog on “Goodnight Moon.”  “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” is a good fit for anyone who likes good stories or caterpillars.  It’s also a treat for those who eat with their eyes!  In fact, when I pulled the book out my husband reread it and fell in love!

For those not in the know, the story takes place on a hot sunny Sunday when a cute caterpillar hatches from an egg.  This caterpillar is also incredibly hungry and goes on one gigantic food binge. **Bring on the fat pants…** Each page displays pictures of wonderful fruits, plants, and basically any kind of food the caterpillar can find.  I won’t spoil the end for you, except to say,  “a hungry caterpillar plus food equals?…”

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